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Somali Regional State establishes seed coordination committee to enhance HDP Nexus collaboration
A workshop was held on May 14, 2025, in Jigjiga town, marking a significant step in the Somali Regional State’s efforts to transform its seed sector through the establishment of a seed coordination committee. The initiative aims to foster collaboration and coherence among humanitarian, development, and peace (HDP) building actors to address critical challenges in…
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Humanitarian and development organizations in Tigray region endorses seed and seed system response guideline
In a significant development for the seed sector in Tigray, Ethiopia, Mercy Corps in collaboration with the regional seed core team has successfully facilitated the review and validation of the Seed and Seed System Response Guideline. This milestone was achieved after incorporating valuable feedback and inputs from various stakeholders, leading to the finalization of the…
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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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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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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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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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Strengthening Seed Sector Coordination in Tigray Region
The Tigray region’s seed sector has faced significant challenges due to the recent conflict, impacting various aspects of the seed system, including seed producer cooperatives, farmers’ saved seed, the seed infrastructure, and essential services to the seed sector. These are in addition to its long-established dependency on seed supply from the other regions. The coordination…
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Stakeholders Evaluated Progress of Independent Variety Testing pilot for Registration
The Ethiopia Netherlands Seed Partnership (ENSP) recently convened a workshop in Addis Ababa on September 6th, 2024, to evaluate the progress of the independent variety testing pilot for registration. The primary aim of the workshop was to review the advancements made thus far and to make any necessary adjustments in the remaining period of the…
