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I n t e g r a t e d S e e d S e c t o r D e v e l o p m e n t U g a n d a P r o g r a m m e
Vision of ISSD Uganda
Through a vibrant, pluralistic
and market-oriented seed
sector, ensure that quality seed
of superior varieties are
available and affordable to a
larger number of farmers,
thereby contr ibut ing to
agriculture for food security
and economic development in
Uganda.
ISSD Uganda
Vision of ISSD Uganda
Through a vibrant and
pluralistic seed sector, ensure
that quality seed of superior
varieties are available and
affordable to a larger number
of farmers, thereby
contributing to agriculture for
food security and economic
development in Uganda.
Issue 1; April 2014
Inside this issue:
ISSD Contributes to Agricultural
Economic Development in Uganda
Quality seed is a key input for agriculture with an immediate effect on
agricultural production and productivity. Integrated Seed Sector Develop-
ment (ISSD) is an inclusive approach that recognizes and builds upon a
diversity of seed systems in the country.
Editorial 2
ISSD contributes to
agricultural eco-
nomic development
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ISSD Uganda Achievements in
2013
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Lessons Learned
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Voices from the
field
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Access to seed by
farmers in Uganda
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ISSD hosts Dutch
Embassy
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Who we are 11
newsletter
Vision of ISSD Uganda
Through a vibrant and plural-
istic seed sector, ensure that
quality seed of superior varie-
ties are available and affordable
to a larger number of farmers,
thereby contributing to agricul-
ture for food security and eco-
nomic development in Uganda.
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ISSD promotes a vibrant, pluralistic and market-oriented seed sector
ISSD Contributes to Agricultural
Economic Development
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Background of ISSD and rationale
The Integrated Seed Sector Development (ISSD)
approach guides in the design and implementation of
seed sector interventions that are coherent with
farmers’ agricultural practices. The main objectives
are to enhance farmers’ access to quality seed of
superior varieties, and contribute to food security
and agricultural economic development. The ISSD
guiding principles are:
Build programs upon a variation of seed
systems and foster pluralism
Work according to the structure of the seed
value chain
Promoting entrepreneurship and market
orientation
Recognize the relevance of informal seed
systems
Facilitating interactions between informal and
formal seed systems
Recognize complementary roles of the public
and private sector
Support enabling and evolving policies for a
dynamic seed sector
Promoting evidence based seed sector
innovation
ISSD Uganda programme
ISSD Uganda programme aims to contribute to the
development of a vibrant, pluralistic and market-
oriented seed sector, providing more than 100,000
smallholder farmers access to affordable quality
seed. This will contribute to an increased income of
smallholder farmers and an increased number of
rural households that are seed and food secure.
The Dutch Embassy funded programme works with
an integrative concept towards seed sector
development, bringing seed sector stakeholders
together, in jointly addressing key issues hampering
the development of the sector as a whole. ISSD is
currently focusing on achieving two key outputs:
1) developing functional local seed businesses, and
2) contributing to increasing the effectiveness of
respective public institutions in specific supportive
tasks in relation to seed production and marketing.
Editorial
Welcome to the first issue of ISSD Uganda
programme newsletter. We produce a newsletter on
a quarterly basis sharing progress and lessons from
the ISSD Uganda Programme. The newsletter is
aimed to provide you with key information
regarding the potential of Local Seed Businesses
(LSBs). We share evidence of effectiveness of the
ISSD approach and strategies in enhancing access
and utilization of quality seed by farmers, and
innovations in ensuring effective systems and
structures supporting a dynamic seed sector.
We started with the ISSD Uganda programme mid
2012, and in 2013 LSBs) were able to produce 832
tons (season 2013A and 2013B) of quality seed of
various crops. LSBs and their members have
improved their skills in seed production and they
share their stories in this newsletter. We have also
recorded achievements at programme level which
we share with you as well as the lessons we have
learned from programme implementation.
In this newsletter we also highlight the ISSD
approach and its rationale to agricultural and
economic development.
Warm Regards,
Astrid Mastenbroek
Chief of Party
ISSD Uganda Programme
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ISSD Uganda institutional framework
The ISSD Uganda programme is implemented by
Wageningen University and Research Centre, Centre
for Development Innovation (CDI), in partnership
with the National Agricultural Research Organisation
(NARO) in three zones in Uganda – West Nile, South
Western and Northern Uganda. In each of the zones,
the programme works with 10 farmer groups
comprising of 30-80 members using the LSB
approach.
ISSD LSB teams are hosted by the Zonal
Agricultural Research and Development Institutes
(ZARDIs) in the three focus areas - Abi ZARDI in
Arua for the West Nile zone, Ngetta ZARDI in Lira for
the Northern zone, and Mbarara ZARDI in Mbarara
for the South Western zone, which also provide
technical support. In each zonal office, ISSD has a
Seed Expert to guide the LSBs with technical seed
production, and an Agribusiness Expert to support
the business component of LSBs. The experts are
supported by the Chief of Party, Institutional
Strengthening Advisor, M&E and Communications
Coordinator and Finance Management Unit based in
ISSD Office in Kampala.
At National level, ISSD Uganda is working with the
Department of Crop Protection of the Ministry of
Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)
and NARO, whose mandate is on seed quality
assurance and variety development respectively.
Other strategic partners are Uganda Seed Trade
Association (USTA) and seed companies plus other
development partners implementing seed related
activities, NAADS, and respective District Production
Departments and Sub county personnel supporting
technology dissemination processes.
Functional local seed businesses
Local seed business development targeting groups
of smallholder farmers emerges as a useful
approach for ISSD in Uganda, particularly in regions
that are lagging behind in access to quality seed and
for crops in which the commercial seed companies
have no or limited interest. LSBs produce and
market quality seed of superior varieties. Superior
varieties refer to those that are highly adapted to
the location, are yield stable and locally demanded.
The LSBs will be technically, organizationally, and
commercially autonomous in seed production and
marketing.
Addressing seed sector bottlenecks through
multi-stakeholder processes
Based on discussions with key stakeholders in the
seed sector, both public and private, four priority
areas related to seed production and marketing that
need to be addressed were identified as; i)
Operational and viable seed quality assurance
mechanisms; ii) Enhanced uptake of quality seed by
farmers; iii) Sustainable access to foundation seed
of requested varieties in the required quantity and
quality, and iv) Development and enforcement of
seed policies and regulation.
Innovation projects will be developed and
implemented in partnership with respective public
institutions and private sector aimed at piloting
mechanisms that contribute to increasing
effectiveness of public institutions in specific
supportive tasks in relation to these priorities.
Participants at the National Seed Stakeholders’ meeting held in November 2013 in Kampala
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ISSD Uganda Achievements in
2013
Introduction
In 2013, we focused on developing the technical
capacity of LSBs in quality seed production. With the
support of the ZARDIs, we selected 30 groups (10
from each zone) to be supported into becoming LSBs.
Initial activities with these groups included diagnostic
study to understand the strengths and weaknesses of
the groups with regard to critical LSB success factors,
followed by development of capacity building plans
based on their performance. The groups selected
crops to engage in seed production based on market
research and their own experience of seed demand in
their communities. We also initiated multi-stakeholder
processes at local, zonal and national levels aimed to
identify seed sector bottlenecks and develop
innovative approaches towards addressing them. In
the following, we share the highlights of our
achievements during the year towards our key
outputs.
Output 1: Functional local seed businesses
During the year, selected groups in the three zones
were equipped with knowledge and skills in various
aspects of technical seed production, quality
assurance and marketing. In season 2013A 16 LSBs
engaged in seed production, producing approximately
327 tons of seed of various crops—Beans, Cassava,
Groundnuts, Potato, Sesame, Rice (upland),
Sorghum, Finger millet, Pasture seeds, Pigeon peas,
and Soy beans.
Of the produced seed, 97% was sold to various
buyers, earning LSBs more than UGX 325 million
during the season. Over 70% of the seed produced by
LSBs was sold to institutional buyers, for example
NAADS, seed companies, NARO, LSBs and other seed
producing groups. An estimated 14,000 smallholder
farmers accessed quality seed for planting from LSBs
in 2013.
In 2013B, approximately 505 tons of seed is
expected. Returns per labor day for major seed crops
grown (cereals, legumes, tubers) indicated an
average of UGX 7,824 per labour day. This rate is
higher than the average agricultural wage rate of
UGX 3,000 per day in the zones where ISSD is
working, implying that seed production offers
competitive returns to labour.
Output 2: Supportive public sector
Through multi-stakeholder processes (MSPs), ISSD
Uganda engaged various stakeholders both public and
private to identify and discuss challenges affecting
the seed sector, and agree on innovative solutions to
address the identified challenges.
Two topics for innovation projects were agreed to be
undertaken in 2014. First, a pilot project on quality
assurance for standard seed to be undertaken by
ISSD in collaboration with Department of Crop
Protection of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal
Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). As part of this
innovation project, the Ministry accepted to pilot seed
quality assurance for standard seed produced by
LSBs. Second, an innovation project to reduce
counterfeit seed on the market. This will involve a
study to understand the extent of counterfeit seed,
and will be undertaken by ISSD in partnership
USAID.
We also collaborated with NARO, linking various LSBs
to NARO centers to access foundation seed. NARO in
partnership with ISSD organized and held a meeting
with breeders where agreements were reached on
how to increase efficiency in foundation seed
production to meet LSB demands.
We also collaborated with Uganda Seed Trade
Association (USTA) to push general seed issues
forward. The jointly organized national seed
stakeholders’ meeting and seed event brought
various stakeholders to discuss seed sector issues,
and agree on priorities.
Key achievements
30 LSBs supported by ISSD during the year, and 26
progressed to 2014
Area under seed production increased from 486 acres
in season 2013A to 731 acres in season 2013B
327 tons of seed were produced in season 2013A (97%
sold) and approximately 505 tons expected from sea-
son 2013B
Estimated 14,000 smallholder farmers accessed quality
seed from LSBs
Average returns per labor day in seed production is
UGX 7824 (computed for cereals, legumes and tubers)
Key achievements
Agreement with Department of Crop Protection
(MAAIF) to pilot quality assurance for standard seed
Seed stakeholders engaged in forums to discuss issues
affecting the sector
Four key seed sector issues identified and prioritized:
Uptake of quality seed by farmers
Access to foundation seed
Diversified Quality assurance mechanisms
Seed policy and regulation
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Key Lessons Learned
Our review and reflection on programme
implementation for the year 2013 indicates some
lessons learned with regard to the process and
content of ISSD. We share with you what worked well
during the year to facilitate scale out of the ISSD
approach.
Participatory planning with LSBs
In the beginning, ISSD conducted diagnostic surveys
which enabled LSBs to do self-assessment of their
capacity based on the nine LSB success factors. LSB
success factors are: land, market, unique product,
governance, marketing strategy, access to finance,
customer feedback mechanism, access to services
and inputs, and quality seed production. Based on the
scores, LSBs developed capacity building plans
facilitated by ISSD and respective ZARDIs. This
process ensured ownership of the process and LSB
members were able to make big strides towards their
efforts to become functional LSBs.
Demonstrations and field days as learning
tools
Demonstration plots and field evaluations provided
farmers with an opportunity to assess the
performance of seed obtained from various sources.
Farmers appreciated the importance of starting with
quality seed and this was evidenced by increase in
quality seed procured from research and planted in
Season 2013B as compared to Season 2013A. Based
on this, the need to continue to strengthen
Participatory Variety Selection (PVS) and conduct
more field evaluations with farmers was underscored
in order to increase their confidence in using quality
seed and improved crop varieties.
Gender participation
Training sessions conducted within the LSB locations
attracted more female participants as compared to
general sessions conducted outside the LSB location.
Female farmers expressed precision on practical
sessions as compared to their male counterparts who
were more active during the theoretical sessions. In
the coming years, ISSD will consider having more
practical sessions, conducted within the LSB
communities to facilitate more participation by both
men and women, and including other community
members that may not necessarily be LSB members
as a way of encouraging them to use quality seed.
Awareness of ISSD methodology
The awareness and understanding of ISSD concept to
partners was heightened through the Zonal and Local
MSPs. The MSPs also provided an opportunity to share
experiences, innovations and raise issues of concern
to viable seed businesses in country, as well as action
points for addressing the concerns. The participation
and interest of various stakeholders to support the
seed sector was commendable.
Partnerships
Fostering partnerships and building working
relationship is a time demanding process. This time
investment however is worth it because the key
stakeholders at national and zonal levels show
enthusiasm to try out new concepts and ideas to
address bottlenecks in seed production and
marketing. In 2014, ISSD will build on the established
relationships to foster innovation projects.
LSB Marketing strategies
Various marketing strategies were employed by LSBs
including local multi-stakeholder forums,
demonstrations, and farmer field days.
From these events, some LSBs were able
to sign contracts to supply seed to seed
companies, while others show-cased their
seed and fetched higher prices. 97% of
LSB seed produced in season 2013A was
sold either to fellow farmers or institutional
buyers. As more LSBs continue to produce
seed, the need to continue creating
avenues for product promotion, including
linkages with other programmes in the
region that are involved with farmer
demonstrations is a necessity.
Field day of Turibamwe Mixed Farmers’ RPO in
Mahyoro Sub County, Kamwenge district
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“We used to be cheated since we could not tell the
difference between quality seed and poor seed.
Sometimes one could buy 2kg when at least ¼ of it is
trash or the seed is mixed with other seeds. Since we
were trained by ISSD, we bought foundation seed,
which we planted in the demonstration. We compared
our own saved and the quality seed we bought from
research and the difference was very clear. Our
demonstration was on the road and now the entire
community is looking for that seed that we planted.”
Beatrice Ayerango, Chairperson, FARSON LSB in
Nebbi district, West Nile
Voices from the field
“We are able to market ourselves because of the
linkages we have developed with ISSD support. My
participation in the national seed stakeholders’ meeting
and the national seed event exposed me to new
opportunities and interactions with stakeholders in the
seed sector. These helped me as a leader to guide my
group members on strategic actions and linkages. Aye
Medo Ngeca means ‘I have accepted to learn, the skills
I have are not enough’, thus as an LSB we have
accepted to learn and we are glad ISSD and its funding
partner is ready to support us improve our skills”.
Ocheng Angelous, Chairperson Aye Medo Ngeca LSB in
Dokolo District, Northern Uganda
“Our group started working with ISSD and Ngetta ZARDI in
2013. They taught us the difference between good seed and
poor seed, they helped us to get good simsim seed from
Serere which we planted in season 1. From my garden, I
harvested 4 bags of sesame seed (about 400 kg) and sold
all at UGX 4,000 per kg. From the proceeds I was able to by
one Ox at UGX 600,000 and also built a new hut costing me
UGX 800,000. The rest I used to care for my 5
grandchildren (ages from 8-15 years) who are also
orphaned, and bought foundation seed to plant in season
2014A. I have realized that if you grow seed, it has to be
quality or else the difference may not be there between
seed and grain. We have learnt this from ISSD and our
experience in the last season”.
Jane Okori, member of Aye Medo Ngeca LSB in Dokolo
District Northern Uganda
“We used to be cheated since we could not tell the
difference between quality seed and poor seed. Sometimes
one could buy 2 kg when at least ¼ of it is trash or the
seed is mixed with other seeds. Since we were trained by
ISSD on quality seed production, we bought foundation
seed, which we planted in the demonstration. We
compared farmer saved seed and quality seed and the
difference was very clear. Our demonstration was on the
road and now the entire community is looking for that seed
that we planted. We have learned that to get good yield,
one should start with good seed”.
Beatrice Ayerango, Chairperson production committee,
FARSON LSB in Nebbi District, West Nile (Photo taken near
the group demonstration garden of Sesame 2)
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“Before we started working with ISSD, we used to pass the
district like any other people, we were not bothered what
happens there. ISSD trained us on quality seed production,
and also linked us to the district production department and
extension. We can now approach any of these offices with
confidence, because what we are doing is tangible. We are
also confident! We also receive many visitors and other
farmers who want to learn from us, as you can see in our
visitors’ book. We have hosted officials from the district,
research and private sector. ISSD opened our eyes to see
and benefit from some of these strategic linkages”.
Taddeo Masanso, Secretary Kyamulama mixed farmers in
Lyantonde District, South Western Uganda
“The new thing we have learned from ISSD is the
difference between seed and grain production. Seed
production follows specific procedures such as use of
foundation seed, good field management practices such
as good land preparation, removal of volunteer crops,
rouging, timely weeding and timely harvesting. We
plant in lines, weed early and our seed is attractive right
from the field. At harvesting, we use drying racks to
avoid contamination with stones and other materials,
we store on raised platforms and sort the seed to
maintain purity. Everything we do is different from our
usual practices. This has made our seed marketable. We
have demand for the seed and this has given us more
energy to expand our operations”.
Leocardia Namwanje, member of Kyamulama mixed
farmers in Lyantonde District, South Western Uganda
Voices from the field
“Seed production fetches better price than grain. The
difference is so big for example we were able to sell
sesame seed at UGX 5,000 per kg as compared to the
grain price of UGX 3,000 or sometimes less. We still
have about 400 kg which we expect to sell at UGX 8,000
per kg since it’s now the planting season and seed is
highly demanded. We have already submitted our bid to
supply sesame 2 to NAADS and we are optimistic to win
the bid since we have large quantities of quality seed.
ISSD made us see the difference in seed and grain, and
that we can make money from seed. Its really
something new but given our experience of last season,
we are sure to benefit from it”.
Odonga Charles, Secretary and member of marketing committee, FARSON LSB in Nebbi district, West Nile
In photo, Odonga Charles addressing fellow LSB members during the Dutch Embassy visit in March 2014.
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Area planted for various crops ranges from 0.3 to 1.2
acres with relatively larger plot sizes in Northern
Uganda as compared to South Western and West
Nile. Rice, ground nuts and beans comprise relatively
larger volumes of seed planted as compared to other
crops.
Seasonal demand for seed was noted with farmers
growing slightly different crops in season 1 as
compared to season 2. The reasons given for
seasonal differences were related to weather
patterns, duration of the seasons, and incidence of
pests and diseases in the different seasons thus
affecting crop growth. In addition, results indicate
that majority of farmers who buy seed do so in
season 1, while in season 2 they use majorly home
saved seed.
Farmers obtain seed from informal sources
Study results show that 89% of the farmers obtain
seed from informal sources – farmer saved seed, local
markets and neighbours (figure 1). Seed from local
markets is basically grain harvested the previous
season which farmers use as seed. This is called
implicit seed.
Use of farmer saved seed or implicit seed has
implications on the expected yield and thus
agricultural production in general. Yield trials
conducted by ISSD on station and on farm comparing
home saved seed, or seed from informal sources with
quality assured seed confirmed this. On average,
yield difference of up to 400 kg per acre were
observed between implicit seed and quality seed for
beans under similar management conditions, with
quality seed yielding higher.
Access to Seed by Farmers in
Uganda
Background and rationale
ISSD Uganda programme conducted a study on
farmers’ access to seed aimed at understanding
farmers’ sources of seed and other planting
materials. The study also unravelled the demand for
seed and its seasonality. Study results are
important in forming a baseline for ISSD to measure
its contribution towards its goal, outcomes and
outputs. Similarly the results are useful in guiding
LSBs to develop and implement feasible production
and marketing plans based on actual seed demand
within their communities.
Methodology
The study was conducted in the three ISSD
programme intervention areas – West Nile, South
Western and Northern Uganda. Data for the study
were collected from 905 households in October
2013, using enumerator administered
questionnaires. Data were obtained on the following
variables for two seasons in 2013: crops and
varieties grown, sources of the seeds grown,
quantities of seed planted, if seed is bought the
buying price per unit, area planted, who (m/f) buys
seed and who (m/f) uses seed.
Results
The study showed that farmers grow a number of
crops often in pure stand but mainly in mixed
patterns or intercropping. Major crops grown in the
three study areas are beans, maize, groundnuts and
cassava.
Figure 1: Farmers’
sources of seed in
the study zones
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Farmers’ seed behaviors vary by zone
Study results further show that 42% of farmers buy
seed for planting, of which 35% buy implicit seed
from local shops, 5% from agro-dealers or seed
companies and 2% from LSBs or seed producing
groups in their communities.
Zonal differences exist on farmers’ sources of seed as
indicated in Figure 2. Farmer saved seed is most
important in South Western, while local market is
most important in West Nile. In South western, there
is also a relatively higher access of seed from agro-
dealer or seed companies as compared to other
regions. The differences have direct linkage with the
crops grown in the different zones, and the ease of
obtaining such seed from formal sources.
Farmer saved seed important source of seed
for female headed households
In terms of gender differentiations, home saved seed
remains an important source of seed for all
households, but more so for female headed
households (FHH) (Figure 3). Male headed
households (MHH) buy proportionately more seed
either from local markets or agro-dealers. They also
have more opportunity of accessing seed from
government programmes, NGOs and LSBs than their
female counterparts.
This may be attributed to the differences in resource
endowments between men and women, awareness of
quality seed and possibly differences in mobility
between men and women to access planting materials
from locations outside their communities.
Implications of the study
Farmer seed behavior rationalize the
LSB approach
Results indicate that most farmers get
seed and other planting materials from
within the community, which confirms
the need for LSB approach. The LSB
approach aims to ensure availability of
quality seed of varieties demanded by
farmers, at affordable cost to farmers.
The LSBs supply markets within their
community.
Second season better for seed
production
Seasonal demand confirms that the
second season is better for seed
production since most of the farmers
buy seed in season one. In addition,
given the short gap between the rains
in season one and two, the duration
may not be adequate to facilitate
adequate seed drying before the next
season, unless LSBs consider improved
post harvest management techniques
like dryers.
Willingness of farmers to pay for quality
seed
Much as the study confirms that
farmers are buying seed for planting
(though implicit), there is need to
understand willingness of farmers to
buy quality seed. How much would
farmers be willing to pay extra to buy
quality seed compared to what they
pay for implicit seed?
Figure 2 (top): Farmers’ source of seed by zone;
Figure 3: (bottom): Farmers’ source of seed by head of household
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Dutch Embassy visits ISSD
Uganda LSBs
ISSD hosted officials from the Embassy of the
Kingdom of Netherlands (Dutch Embassy) in Uganda
in West Nile and Northern Uganda. The Embassy
team comprised of Mr. Henny Gerner (First Secretary
and Coordinator Food security & Economic
Cooperation), Mr. Jan van der Vliet (First Secretary –
Controller) and Mr. Josephat Byaruhanga (Senior
Policy Officer, Agriculture and Agribusiness).
The team visited two ISSD Uganda supported LSBs -
Farming and Animal Rearing Association (FARSON) in
Nebbi District and Aye Medo Ngeca farmers group in
Dokolo District. The visit took place between 17th and
21st March 2014. The purpose of the visit was to see
progress and areas for strengthening the ISSD
Uganda programme.
During the debriefing meeting on 21st March at Ngetta
ZARDI, Mr. Henny Gerner mission leader indicated
that the Embassy team was impressed with the LSBs.
He indicated that the groups were well mixed in
terms of gender, age groups, and participation in
committees. They displayed
business skills and showed that
they know what they are doing,
they had the data and could
show. He also appreciated the
linkages with ZARDIs, NAADS
and the sub county officials.
As considerations for the future,
recommendations were made to
link with CATALIST Uganda to
i n t r o duce s o i l f e r t i l i t y
management to the LSBs,
c o n s i d e r i m p l e m e n t i n g
innovations for LSBs to adapt to
climate change, and work out
modalities to expand the work
through the out scaling
component. Partnerships were
also considered an important
element in the project and
recommended ISSD to consider
developing publ ic -private
partnerships.
The director of Ngetta ZARDI
Dr. George Maiteki in his closing
remarks also appreciated ISSD’s
work in developing LSBs. He
further appreciated the positive
collaboration with the ZARDI
which has been facilitated by
effective communication, joint
planning and implementation of
the programme, joint reviews
and general progress updates
that are timely.
Top: Chairperson of Aye Medo Ngeca LSB explaining to the Embassy team the group activities;
Bottom: A scene in the drama by Aye Medo Ngeca LSB on quality seed staged during the Embassy visit.
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ISSD Uganda Team—Who we are
ISSD West Nile Team: L-R: Francis Okot, Seed Expert; Andrew Noah
Chebet, Agribusiness Expert and Patrick Ongora, Driver
ISSD Northern Team: L-R: Christine Joyce Adong, Agribusiness Expert;
Geoffrey Otim, Seed Expert and Bonny Alex Acol, Driver
ISSD South Western Team: L-R: Phionah Ninsiima, Agribusiness Expert;
Chris Muwanika, Seed Expert and Alex Mugumya, Driver
ISSD Kampala Team: (L-R): Astrid Mastenbroek, Chief of Party; Julian Barungi, Institutional Strengthening Advisor; Felix
Ochakacon, Finance and Administration Manager; Monica Kansiime, M&E and Communications Coordinator, Joshua
Syamutsangira, Driver and Gladys Mazarao, Finance and Administration Assistant.
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Published by:
The Integrated Seed Sector Development Uganda Programme, Studio House, Plot 5 Bandali Rise, Bugolobi,
P. O. Box 20106, Kampala, Tel: +256 775 968 005, Email:[email protected]
Editorial Committee: ISSD Uganda: Monica Kansiime – M&E and Communications Coordinator; Astrid Mastenbroek – Chief of Party; Julian Barungi – Institutional Strengthening Advisor CDI: Karèn Verhoosel – Process Facilitator; Mirjam Schaap – Knowledge Management Advisor
All photos are taken from ISSD Uganda projects. The newsletter will be available on www.issduganda.org later
this year
Disclaimer: This newsletter is produced with the assistance of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands funding to Wageningen UR
Center for Development Innovation (CDI) for the implementation of the ISSD Uganda programme. The contents are the sole responsibility of
ISSD Uganda and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.