Under these approaches, a major role of the Seed Division would be the supervision of private seed multipliers (whether farmers or companies) and the issuance of QAS labels or full certification. This role would substantially modify the role of the Seed Division to one of technical assistance and quality control, and would require greatly increased mobility for SD staff, in making regular visits to seed producers. In the medium term, the Seed Division may continue to play a major role in the production of registered seed (parent stock to certified seed). However, in the longer run, even this task could probably be more effectively and efficiently carried out by skilled and experienced private seed firms operating under close supervision. The development of new seed varieties and the testing of imported varieties, as well as the production of breeder and foundation seed, would remain the responsibility of CARI.