1. Papa Andina worked with partners in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru to develop a strategic vision for the potato sector in the Andean region. This involved analyzing comparative statistics and conducting participatory workshops with government and private sector actors. 2. The strategic vision identified priority areas for public and private action like organizing the sector, developing lobbying capacities, and improving production systems. In Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, partners are now using these results to support concrete initiatives. 3. Over 10 years, Papa Andina raised the profile of native potatoes through events like National Potato Days in Peru and Ecuador, a photography exhibition, and daily media coverage during the International Year of the Potato in 2008. They