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xivof 174 national scientists and extensionists through training coursesand workshops; 52 technicians have been trained in the technicians’course; fi ve national scientists have benefi ted from the visiting scientistscheme. These are the secrets of the resounding success attained bythe Network.A workshop was held at IITA–Cotonou in 2005 to reviewachievements on the demand-driven research and developmentactivities over the years, draw on the lessons learnt, highlight thechallenges still ahead, and make recommendations for future research.The papers were peer-reviewed and edited, and are compiled hereinunder the title Demand-driven technologies for sustainable maizeproduction in West and Central Africa. I encourage the reader to fi ndfrom the pages that follow the many interesting discoveries made bythe maize scientists.HartmannDirector-General, IITA