Strengthening Seed Certification System through Public-Private Producers Partnership in Afghanistan

About

Afghanistan seed sector is at cross-roads. There is a need to strengthen the existing “Seed Certification Authority” with minor changes by creating a new executive authority with members from public, private, traders, producers and farming sector. The second step is to explore and support the development of seed certification system within the private sector and promotes a constructive Public-Private-Producers Partnership (PPPP) model

Impact

Goals

Creation of sustainable seed certification system in Afghanistan, to enhance agricultural production and productivity to improve livelihoods for prosperous and stable rural communities

Objectives

Developing Public-Private-Producers Partnership (PPPP) business model of seed certification for cereals and vegetable crops to cater the needs of farming communities in Afghanistan

Impact pathways

The potential benefits of this project from developing sustainable strengthening seed certification system, through public-private producers partnership in Afghanistan, would substantially be at economic and sociallevel. The economic benefits include increased production by the creation of sustainable seed certification system. It also comprehend the imporve of livelihoods and stability of rural communities. The training activities will increase the capacity of researchers, extension staff and farmers to apply their new knowledge and skills in their regular research laboratories, development and farm level activities leading to increased capacity for innovation in partner development organizations and in poor and vulnerable communities. It is also expected high involvment in gender and youth groups. The new knowledge and skills acquired by professional and technical staff of various stakeholders (research institutions, farmers) will help in adopting and applying new technologies generated and demonstrated in their regular activities to sustain the project achievements.