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190 History of the International Rice Research InstitutePresumably, the initial staff leadership might have to come from the West, but at anearly stage, Eastern associates could be located and appointed on the basis of demonstratedcompetence. This would result in the prompt formation of an international teamworking together in a program of at least hemispheric importance.A very preliminary estimate of the physical and financial requirements of such aprogram are as follows:Buildings1) One administration and office building,2) One research center with appropriate installations,3) One guest house with kitchen and dining facilities,4) One staff apartment building,5) Six to eight staff houses,6) Building reserve fundTotal capital cost for construction (estimated) $2,000,000-2,500,000EquipmentThe equipment item would include:1) Office and laboratory equipment including special research installations,2) Vehicles, machinery, shop equipment,3) Library equipment, books, and periodicals,4) Furnishings for living quarters,Total costs for equipment (estimated) $1,000,000-1,250,000Land requirementsA minimum of 400 acres of land appropriately located and capable of beingdeveloped into a first class research area with appropriate installations. It is believedthat this facility could be provided by the host country.StaffInitially, a staff of three to four specialists should be appointed to supervise theestablishment, construction, and organization of the research institute and initiateresearch projects. Subsequently, specialists in the important disciplines related torice improvement would be added and eventually there might be a staff of sometwelve to fifteen research leaders, plus their junior associates and trainees.Annual staff costs (maximum of fifteen for salaries perquisites, travel, etc.)Estimated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300,000Annual budget in support of research projectsEstimated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200,000It is expected that the costs of junior staff, trainees and visiting scientists, etc., wouldbe met by the participating countries.In conclusion, it should be emphasized that this Memorandum is entirely preliminaryand based to a large extent on past experience. However, as a result of visits to thePhilippine Islands and the other important rice areas in Asia, it is believed that itrepresents a reasonable basis for future discussions.(Sgd) J.G. HARRAR