Regional landscaping report for South and South-east Asia

This landscaping report provides an overview of the seed sector in the region. The report summarises the region’s main crops, the enabling environment, observations on the results of the 2019 SSEA Access to Seeds Index and recent events affecting seed sector development, notably the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Access to Seeds Index 2019 – Eastern and Southern Africa

The Access to Seeds Index 2019 - Eastern and Southen Africa is available online. East African Seed tops the 2019 Access to Seeds Index for Eastern and Southern Africa. The company has a growing distribution network in the region. It stands out for its research activities that include local crops, seed production activities involving smallholders and a broad network of extension officers in multiple countries.

Access to Seeds Index 2019 – Global Seed Companies

The Access to Seeds Index 2019 - Global Seed Companies is available online. Global seed companies combat climate change and nutrition needs, but reach only 10% of the world’s small farmers. Thailand-based East-West Seed leads global seed industry showing that shaping business models around the needs of small farmers can be profitable.

Access to Seeds Index 2019 – South and Southeast Asia

The Access to Seeds Index 2019 - South and Southeast is available online. Thailand-based East-West Seed tops this first Access to Seeds Index for South and Southeast Asia. The company is built around a smallholder-centric business model, which is reflected in a client base made up almost entirely (98%) of smallholders.

Flyer Access to Seeds Index 2019 – Western and Central Africa

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

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Photos from Access to Seeds Index 2019 – Western and Central Africa

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

Photos from Access to Seeds Index 2019 – Eastern and Southern Africa

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Ranking images – Access to Seeds Index 2019

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Ido Verhagen

Executive director of the Access to Seeds Foundation

Sanne Helderman

Senior Research Lead