Building Resilient Seed Systems: Reflections from a Participatory Crop Improvement Training in Addis Ababa
South Sudan
Seed Hub
S3H
Fostering Growth and Resilience in Agriculture
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Are you looking for, how quality seeds can improve your crop yields and food security?
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Do you want to learn more about the latest innovations and best practices in seed production and distribution?
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Do you want to be part of a network of seed professionals and stakeholders who are dedicated to building a robust, inclusive, sustainable, and resilient seed sector in South Sudan?
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If you answered yes to any of these questions, you've come to the right place.
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The South Sudan Seed Hub is a collaborative initiative dedicated to nurturing a robust, inclusive, and sustainable seed sector. We unite stakeholders across government, academia, development, and the private sector to catalyze change and promote resilience in South Sudan's agricultural landscape.
Our Impact
Discover how the South Sudan Seed Hub is making a difference
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Policy Briefs
Influencing seed policy with our comprehensive research and actionable insights.
Training Programs
Elevating seed sector proficiency through our extensive training and mentorship initiatives.
Quality Assurance
Ensuring seed excellence by facilitating access to state-of-the-art testing facilities and standards.
Innovation Support
Accelerating the adoption of improved varieties and technologies to enhance agricultural productivity.
Latest Insights:
Stay informed with our latest research, success stories, and sector developments.
Our Objectives
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Evidence-Based Decision Making: Empowering the seed sector with data-driven insights for strategic planning and policy development.
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Innovation and Diversity: Championing cutting-edge practices in seed production and distribution to diversify our agricultural base.
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Quality Assurance: Enhancing seed certification systems to guarantee the highest standards for our farmers.
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Sector Coordination: Fortifying governance structures for cohesive action and policy advocacy.
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Policy and Regulation: Shaping a conducive regulatory environment to nurture growth and innovation in the seed sector.
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Capacity Building: Elevating the expertise of seed sector professionals through targeted training and knowledge exchange.
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Organizing regular Seed Hub events to share information, discuss issues, and develop action plans
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Conducting contextual analysis of South Sudan’s seed sector using the Seed System Security Assessment (SSSA) framework
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Developing policy briefs on key topics such as seed policy, seed certification, seed relief, seed entrepreneurship, etc.
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Supporting capacity development of seed sector actors through training, mentoring, coaching, exchange visits, etc.
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Supporting seed production and marketing initiatives by linking seed producers with seed companies, agro-dealers, farmers’ groups, etc.
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Supporting seed quality assurance by facilitating access to testing facilities, equipment, standards, etc.
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Supporting seed innovation by facilitating access to improved varieties, breeding materials, technologies, etc.
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Supporting seed sector coordination by establishing a Seed Hub secretariat and a steering committee
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Supporting seed sector monitoring and evaluation by developing indicators, tools, databases, etc.