Banana 2008 took place October 59th 2008 at the Leisure Lodge Resort in Mombasa, Kenya, and was an overwhelming success. The Organizing Committee wishes to thank the many donors, sponsors, all those that helped in the organization, and the 400 participants from almost 60 countries that helped to shape this event. Banana and plantain are key staple crops in rural households in Africa, which are being increasingly targeted for income generation through improved linkages with the private sector. We hope that, with this event, we can help realizing the potential of this crucial crop for poverty alleviation and wealth generation. The conference actively solicited and obtained input from all stakeholders scientists, farmers, trade specialists, policy makers and the private sector – and served as a unique forum to bring these together.

Website: http://www.banana2008.com/