Integrated Seed Sector Development Program(ISSD)Hawassa University Unit,Ethiopia

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    issdhwu · Member ·

    The Netherlands Government is making a fundamental change in its International Cooperation policy direction; striving for effectiveness with specific elements being investment in private sector, trade, agriculture and developing partner autonomy. The ISSD Programme and projects, such as the Local Seed Business (LSB) and the Partnership project, are already putting this policy change into practice. These may function as models for likewise developments in Sub-Saharan Africa; however, further consolidation is needed.

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    Integrated Seed Sector Development (ISSD) Program in Ethiopia envisions the development of a vibrant, commercial and pluralistic seed sector so that quality seed of superior varieties are available to a larger number of farmers, thereby contributing to agriculture for food security and economic development in Ethiopia. The Program is made possible through strengthening the development and operation of regional, national and international seed companies; consolidation and scaling up of local seed businesses; promotion of partnerships and innovations; support the development of enabling policies and institutions; and facilitation of support services such as research and studies, sharing experiences and lessons learnt and capacity development. Program phase I ran from mid 2009 to end of 2011; Program phase II is planned from 2012 to end of 2015. The Program is coordinated through regional units – Bahir Dar University, Haramaya University, Hawassa University, Mekelle University and Oromia Seed Enterprise – with support from Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation, and working together with key seed value chain actors at local, regional and national level. The Program is financed through the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

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    issdhwu · Member ·

    Dear all,
    you can share your views on the development project of ISSD-Ethiopia, Hawassa University Unit. We are working to improve the seed sector of Ethiopia thereby improve the livelihood and achieve food security in the nation. Your views, comments and suggestions are of much importance to achieve our objectives.

    With kind regards,

    ISSD HwU Team.

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