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Second round of Seed Production and Business Management short course kicks off at Haramaya University
In its continued effort to address the skilled manpower gaps in Ethiopia’s seed sector, Haramaya University has launched the second round of its Seed Production and Business Management short course. The initiative, organized in collaboration with the SWR Ethiopia ESP project, aims to enhance the skills and expertise of seed professionals across the country. During…
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ESP 4th round internship launch highlights graduate readiness
Empowering young graduates in the Ethiopian seed sector The fourth round of the ESP Internship Program has officially commenced, welcoming 28 recent graduates (including 8 women) with diverse educational backgrounds in plant science, horticulture, rural development, agricultural extension, agribusiness, and crop production. This initiative continues to serve as a platform for fostering skilled professionals in…
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Mapping the HDP Nexus in Ethiopia: Key insights from Afar, Tigray, and Amhara Regions
In the fragile and conflict-affected regions of Ethiopia; Afar, Tigray, and Amhara, agriculture plays a critical role in sustaining livelihoods and fostering stability. However, the governance of agricultural systems, particularly seed governance, has emerged as a key challenge within the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus framework. A recent assessment by the Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP) sheds light…
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Strengtheningthe chickpea and grass pea value chains
As part of the Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP), RESILIENCE BV Ethiopia, is actively enhancing the chickpea and grass pea value chains, which are important for ensuring food and nutrition security. These efforts align with ESP’s primary outcome area, which emphasizes strengthening the private seed sector. Recent developments in these value chains include stakeholder engagement and…
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Strengthening seed labs for better seed certification service
The Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP) has been actively working to bolster seed regulatory services across the country. As part of this initiative, ESP has focused on strengthening seed testing laboratories to ensure the delivery of high-quality seeds to farmers. Following an extensive assessment of existing seed laboratories, gaps were identified, including limited technical capacity among…
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ESP internship success story: Aynadis Kifle’s journey from intern to entrepreneur
In this column of our newsletter, we highlight the incredible journey of Aynadiss Kifle, a determined young professional who turned her passion for horticulture into a thriving seed and agro-input business. Aynadiss’ story is a testament to the power of hard work, persistence, and the opportunities provided by programs like the internship program of ESP.…
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Significant step forward in theEthiopia’s variety testing for release and registration
Ethiopia has achieved a significant milestone in its agricultural sector with the implementation of the new Seed Proclamation No. 1288/2023, particularly in the variety release and registration process for wheat and vegetable crops. This marks a major step forward in transforming the system, which was historically fragmented and inefficient due to the involvement of various…
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Seed and Seed System Response Guideline – to alignhumanitarian and development efforts in fragile regions
The seed systems in seed-insecure regions of Ethiopia, such as Tigray, face significant challenges, often exacerbated by humanitarian seed aid that unintentionally disrupts local markets and systems. Recognizing this, Mercy Corps has spearheaded an initiative to develop the Seed and Seed System Response Guideline, a comprehensive framework aimed at fostering market-based seed interventions and strengthening…
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Teaming-up and collaborative strategies to enhanceHDP nexus for sustainable seed systemin fragile and conflict affected states
In an effort to organize the seed sectors of the Somali and Afar Regional States, two separate workshops were held in Jigjiga and Semera towns on May 14 and June 13, 2025, respectively. The primary objective of these workshops is to lay the foundation for coordination mechanisms among humanitarian, development, and peace (HDP) actors within…
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Coordination and collaborative strategies for advancing the Afar Region seed sector
A workshop was held on June 13, 2025, in Semera town to advance the Afar Regional State’s agricultural development through the establishment of a seed coordination committee. The initiative, aimed at transforming the region’s seed sector, seeks to foster collaboration and alignment among humanitarian, development, and peace (HDP) building actors to address critical challenges in…
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