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Southwest Ethiopia People’s Region establishes seed sector coordination committee
On January 24, 2025, a one-day workshop was held in Bonga town, marking a significant step in the establishment of a regional Seed Sector Coordination Committee for the Southwest Ethiopia People’s Region. The workshop brought together key players from the seed sector, including representatives from the Bureau of Agriculture (BoA), the agricultural input regulatory authority,…
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Regional seed sector coordination committees established in Sidama and Benishangul Gumuz Regions
Two consecutive workshops were held in the Sidama and Benishangul Gumuz regions to establish regional seed sector coordination committees. These workshops, conducted on December 21, 2024, in Hawassa (Sidama) and December 23, 2024, in Assosa (Benishangul Gumuz), aimed to address critical challenges in the seed sector and pave the way for improved coordination and self-sufficiency…
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Haramaya University launches short-term training program on seed production and business management
In a bid to address critical skilled manpower gaps in Ethiopia’s seed sector, Haramaya University, in collaboration with SWR Ethiopia ESP project, has launched a short-term training program aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of seed professionals across the country. The initiative seeks to tackle challenges related to the availability of qualified professionals and…
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Ethiopian Seed Partnership expands its reach to areas with increased seed insecurity
In a strategic effort to enhance seed production capabilities amidst the challenges posed by conflict, disaster, and climate change, the Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP) has announced the expansion of its initiative in Ethiopia. This development aims to strengthen humanitarian efforts by aligning initiatives to positively impact local seed system developments through targeted interventions. The expanded…
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Call for an Expression of Interest for ISF member companies to be involved in Public-Private Partnerships in Ethiopia
ESP looks to establish partnerships between international seed companies, their local partners or distributors in Ethiopia (if any), and the ESP team of WUR professionals. PPPs are designed to support international seed companies’ entry and/or growth in Ethiopia, regardless of their current presence or level of activity in the country. Through these partnerships, interested companies…
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Efforts to revitalize Amhara Region seed sector coordination is gaining momentum
In a bid to revitalize the Amhara region seed sector, a workshop was held in Bahir Dar city on November 19, 2024, focusing on strengthening the Amhara region’s seed core group. This initiative is part of the Ethiopian Seed Partnership’s (ESP) ongoing efforts to enhance collaboration and coordination among key stakeholders in the seed industry.…
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Ethiopian Seed Partnership launch marks a new chapter for Ethiopia’s seed sector
The Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP) project was officially launched on October 25th, 2024, at the Haile Grand Hotel in Addis Ababa. The event, attended by key stakeholders and dignitaries, marked a significant milestone in Ethiopia’s journey to revitalize its seed sector. The launch began with an interactive marketplace visit, where participants explored posters showcasing the…
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