Country reports are compiled and updated biennially by country representatives and includes (a) basic data and statistics on rice production, trade, socioeconomic data (population, GNP), and rice ecosystems; (b) problems, needs, and research and development priorities in relation to rice production and farmer incomes; (c) research/impact highlights; (d) priorities for rice research collaboration with IRRI and/or other partners; (e) perceived gaps in research and delivery collaboration; and (f) major management issues, e.g., factors affecting effective implementation of IRRI collaborative programs in the country).