The Senegal component was initiated in the second year of the overall project. An important parameter of the potato sector in Senegal is that the Agriculture Ministry is presently implementing a food security program at the national level, which includes 50% subsidies for potato seeds, in order to support that sub-sector. Coordination with that program is, of course, key to the success of the CFC-sponsored potato sector. A loan to farmers, from project funds, allowed the purchase and shipment to Senegal of 20 tons of seeds for Arnova, Ditta and Konsul potato varieties. Those varieties are known to perform well in the local environment. The seeds were purchased for the cold off season (November 2008 - February 2009). Potatoes are growing to the entire satisfaction of producers participating in the project.