Enhancing Seed Security for Smallholders in Southern Africa through Harmonized Regulations
The Harmonized Seed Security Project (HASSP) aims to improve food security for smallholder farmers in the SADC region. This initiative focuses on increasing the availability of and access to seeds by implementing a Harmonized Seed Regulatory System in Malawi, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The project will ensure that seed variety release, phytosanitary, and certification policies are aligned with SADC protocols. Additionally, it will strengthen certification facilities and enhance capacity among government and civil service stakeholders, supporting evidence-based decisions for better seed systems.
Enhancing Seed Security for Smallholders in Southern Africa through Harmonized Regulations
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OVERALL GOAL • To contribute to improved food security of smallholders in the SADC region through increased availability of and access to seeds.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES • SADC Harmonized Seed Regulatory System domesticated and implemented in Malawi, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe, with important data, information and knowledge, utilized in the wider SADC region for evidence-based decision-making on seed systems.
OUTPUTS • Seed variety release policies in Malawi, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe aligned with SADC protocols. • Phytosanitary policies in Malawi, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe aligned with SADC protocols.
OUTPUTS 3. Seed certification policies in Malawi, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe aligned with SADC protocols. 4. Measures to operationalise the realigned policies introduced and related capacity of government, civil service and other key stakeholders strengthened.
OUTPUTS 5. Seed certification facilities strengthened/ established and successfully functioning in the four focal countries. 6. Data, information and knowledge created is stored and shared.