Component 5. To promote seed marketing and distribution

Output.1. Seed marketing and distribution channels at national, regional and continental levels are improved

Activities at national, regional and continental levels

Activity.1. Conduct surveys to establish current status of marketing and distribution, including potential obstacles related to variety release, seed certification, phytosanitary certification, breeder’s rights, import and export regulations (incl. transit) and biodiversity, develop strategies at regional and continental levels for an expert consultation, and advocate for implementing strategies

Activity.2. Organize an expert consultation to develop, validate and promote strategies to overcome constraints in regional inter-regional and continental trade, and disseminate widely results to the private sector and regional organizations

Activity.3. Promote seed demonstrations and seed fairs at national and local levels

Output.2. Information systems and tracking for seed trade within Africa significantly improved

Activities at continental level

Activity.1. Standardise methodologies for data collection, processing and presentation of seed trade data, and maintain and make them publicly available

Activity.2. Identify sources of information, establish contacts and set up and maintain regional and continental databases