Component 4. To enhance development of quality assurance systems with more effective stakeholder contributions

Output.1. Strategies and codes of conduct for quality assurance of strategic African crops developed and being implemented (some strategic crops were identified and adopted by the HOS at the Abuja Food Security Summit. We could begin with these specific crops before moving on to others)

Activities at continental level

Activity.1. Coordinate and oversee development of strategies with relevant partners (OECD, IPPC and ISTA, regional organizations and the private sector) to develop continental-wide models for quality assurance.

Activity.2. Prepare a model code of conduct for the use of quality seed in emergency situations, to assist country and regional planning efforts.

Output.2. African seed laws and regulations harmonized

Activities at continental level

Activity 1. Compile and disseminate information on legal frameworks to facilitate the development of regional and continental-wide variety catalogues and to harmonize legal frameworks across Africa (seed certification, plant quarantine, variety release, etc.)

Output.3. Regional seed policies and legal frameworks developed and adopted

Activities at regional level

Activity.1. Review existing mechanism for seed production and exchange and design harmonized policies, legal frameworks and procedures including procedures and penalties to deal with non compliance.

Activity.2. Develop regional variety catalogues

Activity.3. Develop Regional Laboratories/Reference Laboratories.

Activity.4. Organize meetings and consultations with international organizations, such as OECD, IPPC and ISTA, regional organizations and the private sector to develop and use model procedures for quality assurance in local seed systems.

Activity.5. Develop a model code of conduct for accessing and use of quality seed in emergency situations

Output.4. Critical issues affecting national seed quality assurance identified and options to overcome obstacles identified

Activities at national level

Activity.1. Review and assess documentation procedures on seed control, certification and quality assurance systems, and draft recommendations to improve the situation

Output.5. Relevant national laws and regulations for seed quality assurance formulated, adopted and implemented

Activities at national level

Activity.1. Undertake a detailed review at the national level of existing arrangements for seed quality management, and national procedures, and formulate appropriate laws and regulations as required to ensure seed quality assurance procedures

Activity.2. Monitor, widely publicize and enforce national seed quality assurance laws and regulations

Activity.3. Develop national variety catalogues

Activity.4. Develop supporting implementation manuals

Activity 5. Strengthen the capacities of national seed services to implement properly the seed quality assurance procedures.