On behalf of the BIFAD, I am transmitting to you with this letter the CRSP Review Study team report, "BIFAD Review of the Collaborative Research Support Program." We find the report to be balanced in its approach and excellent overall in its findings. As the creator of the CRSPs in the late 1970' s, BIFAD has a special interest in this important USAID/university partnership and its evolution over time. The report reaffirms that these partnerships are good value investments for the US Government, but suggests areas for improvement.