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Collaborative planning for coordinated seed emergency response in Tigray
Recognizing the critical importance of sustainable seed systems in fragile contexts, a consultative and joint planning meeting was held on 30–31 December 2025 in Wukro town, Tigray region. The event brought together key humanitarian and development (HD) actors to discuss, jointly plan market-based seed response in the region. The meeting convened 37 participants representing government…
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Short term training on seed sector governance for seed professionals
The seed sector plays a pivotal role in shaping the agricultural landscape of Ethiopia. Recognizing the need to address challenges and enhance the capacity of professionals within the seed sector, SWR Ethiopia ESP project collaborated with Haramaya University and organized a short-term training program “Governance for Seed Sector Development.” This targeted training took place from…
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Second round of Seed Production and Business Management short course kicks off at Haramaya University
In its continued effort to address the skilled manpower gaps in Ethiopia’s seed sector, Haramaya University has launched the second round of its Seed Production and Business Management short course. The initiative, organized in collaboration with the SWR Ethiopia ESP project, aims to enhance the skills and expertise of seed professionals across the country. During…
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Strengtheningthe chickpea and grass pea value chains
As part of the Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP), RESILIENCE BV Ethiopia, is actively enhancing the chickpea and grass pea value chains, which are important for ensuring food and nutrition security. These efforts align with ESP’s primary outcome area, which emphasizes strengthening the private seed sector. Recent developments in these value chains include stakeholder engagement and…
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Strengthening seed labs for better seed certification service
The Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP) has been actively working to bolster seed regulatory services across the country. As part of this initiative, ESP has focused on strengthening seed testing laboratories to ensure the delivery of high-quality seeds to farmers. Following an extensive assessment of existing seed laboratories, gaps were identified, including limited technical capacity among…
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Seed Sector Performance Indicators Monitoring (SPiM) Dashboard for Ethiopia
In Africa, including Ethiopia, there is a lack of high-quality seed production and marketing data, which hinders countries’ plans for agricultural transformation and economic growth. The scarcity of information makes it challenging for the government to provide policy support and effective coordination. Currently, there is no consistent way of tracking seed sector performance in Ethiopia,…
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Empowering women in agribusiness: The success of the women-led business incubation program
The Women-Led Business Incubation Program Pitch Competition showcased the outstanding accomplishments of women entrepreneurs within Ethiopia’s agribusiness sector. This program was designed to empower women in agriculture by equipping them with essential skills and knowledge in resource management, financial planning, and market access. The winners of the pitching competition, as well as other participants, have…
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