The current period was characterized by the following accomplishments: Initiation of a new one-year Work Plan, completion of research activities scheduled under the Seventh and Interim Work Plans, successful completion of the Egypt project and publication of research results in the Egypt Project Final Report, revision of the Africa Work Plan and resumption of research activities which were originally planned for Rwanda in Honduras and in the U.S., and development of site selection criteria for a new African site. The resiliency of the CRSP has enabled it to rebound from the challenges caused by the shadow of the terrible events which engulfed Rwanda. The report summarizes research activities conducted during this transition year.