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In the United States, the USAID (Agency for International Development) has long played a role in the dry beans and pulses improvement programs globally. Significant impact has been achieved through the collaborative research support program (CRSP) efforts on dry beans, cowpeas, and pulses. Current research foci are: increasing pulse productivity through genetic improvement, increasing pulse productivity through integrated crop management, increasing pulse utilization for improved nutrition and health, and strengthening pulse value chains (USAID 2012). The Pulse CRSP contributes to economic growth and food and nutrition security through knowledge and technology generation that strengthens pulse value chains and enhances the capacity and sustainability of agriculture research institutions that serve pulse sectors in developing countries of Africa and Latin America. Overall, the Pulse CRSP supports over 30 projects in about 20 countries (USAID 2012). ssss1 shows the geographical distribution of these projects.