Seed sector partners’ publications
In collaboration with the Dutch Embassy in Ghana and funded by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), an in-depth seed sector assessment in Ghana was conducted at the end of last year. A team of seed sector experts from Wageningen Social and Economic Research, in collaboration with two experts of the Ghanaian seed sector organised a scoping mission with interviews and focus group discussions to identify key challenges limiting the performance of the seed sector. These challenges were then prioritised during a multi-stakeholder workshop with key stakeholders active in and knowledgeable of the sector. The final report outlines these most pressing challenges as well as potential areas for Ghana-Netherlands seed partnerships and collaborations. Throughout the implementation of the mission, SeedNL provided support and guidance via the project's Steering Group together with IDH, RVO and the Dutch Agricultural Counsellor.
Seed Business Management - Training Manual
Developed under the Rice Seed Sector Development (RSSD) and Integrated Seed Sector Development (ISSD) projects, this manual is a culmination of, amongst others, collaborative efforts between Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation. It serves as a guide for professionals focused on enhancing the business acumen of seed producers across various scales – from individual farmers to larger seed companies.
Annual report 2022 NL-CGIAR Research Programme
The Netherlands (NL) – CGIAR research programme contributes to transformational change in agriculture around the world by advancing food system knowledge and joint public and private innovation. From 2017-2023, this programme is part of a cooperation agreement between the Government of the Netherlands and the CGIAR System Management Organization. This report presents a concise overview of the results and outcomes of Seed Systems Development projects and Senior Expert and PPP assignments as put forward in their final reports. The programme is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and implemented through NWO-WOTRO Science for Global Development. One of the three instruments of the programme, the Seed Systems Development (SSD) programme, funds projects on Enabling and Scaling Genetic Improvement and Propagation Material.
Navigating toward resilient and inclusive seed systems
Carried out under the umbrella of the initiative "Biodiversity for Opportunities, Livelihoods, and Development" (BOLD), which received funding from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation. Furthermore, this work received additional support from the Research Council of Norway.
Ten Guiding Principles of Good Seed Aid Practice
Produced by Mercy Corps and SeedSystem, through ISSD Africa.
Authored by experts Peter Gildemacher, Paul C. Struik, Dirk Stemerding and Pim Lindthout, published by Wageningen Academic Publishers and KIT Royal Tropical Institute.
