This is the second Annual Report which IICA presents in accordance with the guide lines set forth in the General Plan, based on activities carried out under the Lines of Action, that is, the structure which deterrnines how the institution is to work on institution building in the agricultural sector of the member countries. There are seven Lines of Action covering areas from institutional analysis and agricultural information to the strengthening of institutions in administration and on the formulation of agricultural policies, reenforcing the national institutions in their efforts in education, research, promotion, regional integration and structural changes.