ISSD Ethiopia archive
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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… Continue reading
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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… Continue reading
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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… Continue reading
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Film charts the impact of the ISSD Ethiopia programme
ISSD Ethiopia and its partners have collaborated on transforming Ethiopia’s seed sector for a decade. This film charts the collaboration and activities which have greatly impacted the outlook for farmers, seed producers and national level food and nutrition security. The… Continue reading
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Promoting small seed packs to improve smallholder farmers’ access to quality seed
Smallholder farmers face a number of challenges accessing seed in the traditional size bags. ISSD Ethiopia and partners work on initiatives to promote more accessible small seed packs. Continue reading
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COVID-19: Seed Alert #2 – Continued critical impacts on seed sector functioning
June 2020: Sector partners continue to observe and discuss emerging critical challenges and potential urgent actions in response to COVID-19 and the imposed measures and restrictions Continue reading
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COVID-19: Synthesis shows Ethiopia seed sector not alone in facing challenges
Seed sector partners in multiple countries have been collaborating to rapidly assess the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on the functioning of the seed sector. This synthesis shows useful comparisons in impacts and suggested urgent actions Continue reading
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COVID-19: Seed Alert #01 recommends urgent actions
ISSD Ethiopia and partners completed a rapid assessment on emerging impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on the seed sector. This Seed Alert recommends specific actions on four urgent issues Continue reading
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Mapping the needs of Ethiopian public seed sector services
This study charts the needs of public seed bodies in Ethiopia which should be addressed in order to advance seed sector transformation. Continue reading
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Transforming the Ethiopian Seed Sector: Issues and Strategies
The Ministry of Agriculture has launched this guiding document to inform on the current state of, and ambitions for seed sector transformation in Ethiopia. Continue reading
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