ENSP Ethiopia archive
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National Seed Quality Control Platform: significance and things to improve
The National Seed Quality Control Platform (NaSQC) in Ethiopia was established to standardize seed quality assurance practices across the country. The platform brings together regional and federal regulatory bodies for annual or biannual meetings to discuss and harmonize regulatory services.… Continue reading
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What can Ethiopian Seed Association do more to profile itself and enhance its relevance in the seed sector?
The Ethiopian Seed Association (ESA) is a young organization that aims to promote the development of a vibrant seed sector in Ethiopia. ESA works with various stakeholders, including public and private seed producers, distributors, traders, research institutions, and international partners,… Continue reading
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Ethiopia enacted a new seed law:opportunity for seed sector development
Early May 2023, Ethiopian parliament has enacted a new seed law, marking the third revision in the history of the country’s seed regulatory system. The first seed related regulation was in 1997, which was replaced by the seed law 206/2000.… Continue reading
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Ethiopian Agricultural Authority piloting variety testing and registration
The Ethiopian Agricultural Authority (EAA) is the sole responsible body in the variety release and registration process of Ethiopia. This means that the authority is mandated to accept applications and conduct DUS and VCU tests. However, the capacity of the… Continue reading
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Call for the Internship Opportunity
Stichting Wageningen Research (SWR) is an international NGO registered in Ethiopia since March 2021 with the FDRE Agency for Civil Society Organizations. The organization is established with the objectives of promoting a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable food systems in… Continue reading
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The National Seed Forum urged the government to devote more emphasis to the seed sector
A National Seed Forum was held at Desalegn Hotel, Addis Ababa on 27th of April 2023. The Forum was organized by the Ethiopian Seed Association (ESA) with support from the Ethiopia Netherlands Seed Partnership. The forum’s theme was “Guiding efforts… Continue reading
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National Seed Quality Control (NaSQC) Platform: toharmonize efforts in seed quality control
The Ethiopian Agricultural Authority recently organized The 12th Annual National Seed Quality Control (NaSQC) Platform, from April 6-7, 2023. it was aimed at enhancing collaboration between regional and federal seed regulatory bodies. The event was opened by Ambassador Diriba Kuma,… Continue reading
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Call for MSc./MA. Research Fund Opportunity for Female Students
Stichting Wageningen Research (SWR) Ethiopia is an International NGO registered in Ethiopia since March 2021 with the FDRE Agency for Civil Society Organizations. The organization is established with the objectives of promoting a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable food systems… Continue reading
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Ethio-Netherlands Seed Committee Reinitiated
The Ethio-Netherlands Seed Committee (ENS-committee) held its first meeting on February 23, 2023, at the Radisson Blu hotel in Addis Ababa, with the goal of facilitating trade and investment in the seed sector by creating a conducive business environment for… Continue reading
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ENSP advisory board meeting
Are we doing the right things and are we doing things right? These are fundamental learning questions for any impact driven organization and ENSP is no exception. On Wednesday February 22nd, ENSP convened its first Advisory Board meeting, bringing representatives… Continue reading
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