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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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Mercy Corps Ethiopia launches seed insecurity response program in Tigray
In Ethiopia, where agriculture forms the backbone of rural livelihoods, seed insecurity has become a pressing challenge, particularly in regions affected by conflict, disasters, and climate-related shocks. Farmers in these areas face significant hurdles in accessing quality seeds of diverse crops and varieties, leaving them vulnerable to food insecurity and economic instability. Historically, emergency seed…
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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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