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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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Internship opportunity
Background Stichting Wageningen Research Ethiopia (SWR Ethiopia) is an international NGO registered in Ethiopia with the FDRE Agency for Civil Society Organizations since March 2021. The organization aims to promote more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems in Ethiopia. One of the roles of SWR Ethiopia, through its Ethiopia Seed Partnership (ESP) project, is enhancing…
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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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Synchronizing seed aid with sustainable seed system development in Tigray region
Mercy Corps Ethiopia organised a workshop on 30th April 2025 in Wukro town to validate draft guidelines and Terms of Reference (ToR) for Emergency Seed Aid Distribution in the Tigray region. This initiative aims to enhance governance and resilience in seed systems, promoting sustainable practices for both humanitarian and development contexts. The workshop was inaugurated…
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Discussion forum on seed production plan, performance and seed sector coordination
On March 22, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP), facilitated a discussion forum in Adama to address seed production planning, performance evaluation, and sector coordination. The event brought together stakeholders from the Oromia, Amhara, Tigray, Afar, Benshangulgumuz, Somali, Sidama, Southwest Ethiopia, Central Ethiopia, Harari and Gambela regions, including…
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Strengthening the seed sector in southern Ethiopia: A collaborative step forward
A workshop was conducted on 08th March 2025 in Hawassa town with the aim to facilitate the establishment of regional seed coordination committee in the South Ethiopia People Region. Participants from various organizations in the seed sector attended the workshops. The event aimed to establish a regional seed coordination committee, bringing together stakeholders from diverse…
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Ethiopian Seed Association’s participation in AFSTA 2025 Congress: Key insights and take aways
The Ethiopian Seed Association (ESA) has consistently demonstrated its commitment to learning, collaboration, and the advancement of Ethiopia’s seed industry by actively participating in the annual AFSTA Congress. This year, ESA management and Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP) staff joined the AFSTA 2025 Congress held in Kigali, Rwanda, from March 3-5, 2025. With the support of…
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