Scoping of the 2021 Access to Seeds Index

The third Access to Seeds Index, launching in 2021, will include three regional indexes: for South and South-east Asia (SSEA), Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) and Western and Central Africa (WCA). The Index deepens insights into the contribution of the seed industry. This includes small- and medium-sized seed enterprises at local and regional level in South and South-east Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, both of which face high levels of hunger and rural poverty. The seed industry, with its key position at the start of the global food chain, is vital for realising multiple sustainability goals.

Access to Seeds Index 2019 – Synthesis Report

In 2012, the Access to Seeds Foundation embarked on a mission: to increase transparency around the seed industry and encourage the industry to increase its contribution to the 2030 sustainable development agenda. Two indexes have so far been published, in 2016 and 2019. The Access to Seeds Index 2019 - Synthesis Report reflects on the seed industry’s progress and the remaining challenges over this reporting period, against a changing global backdrop.

Access to Seeds Index 2019 – Western and Central Africa

The Access to Seeds Index 2019 - Western and Central Africa is now available online. Nigeria-based Value Seeds tops the first Access to Seeds Index for Western and Central Africa, underscoring the potential of homegrown seed companies to reach smallholders in the region. By providing ‘value kits’ and training, the company improves accessibility and affordability of quality seed, particularly for next-generation and women farmers.

Indice de l’accès aux semences 2019 – Afrique de l’Ouest et Afrique centrale

L'Indice de l’accès aux semences 2019 - Afrique de l’Ouest et Afrique centrale est maintenant disponible en ligne. La société nigériane Value Seeds est en tête du premier Indice de l’accès aux semences pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest et l’Afrique centrale, ce qui souligne que les entreprises semencières locales ont la capacité de toucher les petits exploitants de la région. Grâce à ses « kits complets » et aux formations qu’elle propose, la société améliore l’accessibilité aux semences de qualité sur le plan logistique et économique, notamment pour les jeunes exploitants et les femmes.

The Rise of the Seed-producing Cooperative in Western and Central Africa

The landscaping study on the rise of the seed-producing cooperative in Western and Central Africa, evaluated over 50 seed-producing cooperatives across 20 countries. Strong performers were identified in four countries: Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. In eight other countries the situation was qualified as ‘promising’. The work was undertaken under the supervision of Mr. Yacouba Diallo, a regional consultant based in Bamako, Mali.

L’essor des coopératives productrices de semences en Afrique de l’Ouest et en Afrique centrale

L'étude sur l’essor des coopératives productrices de semences en Afrique de l'Ouest et en Afrique centrale a évalué plus de 50 coopératives semencières dans 20 pays. Des examples solides ont été identifiés dans quatre pays: le Sénégal, le Mali, le Burkina Faso et le Niger. Dans huit autres pays, la situation a été qualifiée de «prometteuse». Le travail a été entrepris sous la supervision de M. Yacouba Diallo, consultant régional basé à Bamako au Mali.

Leading Seed Companies in Western and Central Africa

The Landscaping study for the Regional Access to Seeds Index for Western & Central Africa provides an overview of the outcomes of 20 country studies to identify leading seed companies in Western & Central Africa. Country specific profiles were developed by national focal points, who provided overviews of local seed sectors as well as a list of 22 leading seed companies in their respective countries. The work was undertaken under the supervision of Mr. Yacouba Diallo, a regional consultant based in Bamako, Mali.

Leading Seed Companies in South and Southeast Asia

The Landscaping study for the Regional Access to Seeds Index for South & Southeast Asia provides an overview of the outcomes of 13 country studies to identify leading seed companies in South and Southeast Asia. Country specific profiles with an overview of the local seed sector as well as a list of the selected 24 leading seed companies are the result of a process of research, consultations and validation, which started with studies of the seed industry in 13 countries in the region by Mordor Intelligence, based in Hyderabad, India.

Leading Seed Companies in Eastern and Southern Africa

The Landscaping study for the Regional Access to Seeds Index for Eastern & Southern Africa provides an overview of the outcomes of 22 country studies to identify leading seed companies in Eastern and Southern Africa. Country specific profiles were developed by national focal points, who provided overviews of local seed sectors as well as a list of 22 leading seed companies in their respective countries. The work was undertaken under the supervision of Mr. Claid Mujaju, PhD, a regional consultant based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Methodology Report for the 2016 Access to Seeds Index

The Methodology Report for the 2016 Access to Seeds Index describes the methodology for both the Global Access to Seeds Index and the Regional Index for Eastern Africa. The methodology was developed based on extensive stakeholder consultations in 2013-2014. The draft was reviewed by an Expert Review Committee. The first Access to Seeds Index was scheduled for publication at the end of 2015 but it was postponed to February 2016 to allow additional time for analysis.

Landscaping Report 2016 Regional Access to Seeds Index for Eastern Africa

This report, prepared by Cardo Emerging Markets based in Nairobi, provides baseline information on the East African regional seed sector detailing both regional and country specific scenarios. The information has been sourced from existing literature and interviews with regional and national seed sector players. Twelve countries are included in this report: Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Stakeholder Engagement Report Regional Access to Seeds Index for Eastern Africa

To develop the methodology for the Regional Access to Seeds Index for Eastern Africa, Nairobi based consultancy firm Cardno Emerging Markets was selected in August 2014. For landscaping purposes, Cardno set up a network of experts in the 12 countries that are in the scope of the Index, to consult stakeholders and to collect relevant data on the regional seed industry and farmers’ needs. The Stakeholder Engagement Report, drafted by Cardno Emerging Markets, is a result of these consultations with seed companies, smallholder farmers and other stakeholders in the region. It contains an overview of their input on issues related to the role of the seed industry in availing quality seeds to smallholder farmers. This data was used for shaping the methodology for the Regional Access to Seeds Index for Eastern Africa.