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Staple Crops Program

WAAPP – MDTF WRAP UP MEETING

Ernest Assah Asiedu

Dakar, Senegal April 15 - 19, 2013

Underlying Hypotheses for WASP

Alliance encourage policy, private, public sector & dev’t partners complement actions, minimize duplication, optimize resources & enhance synergy Alliance - best mechanism for attracting investment and in coordinating viable seed system ECOWAS member countries will implement the ECOWAS seed regulation Favorable seed policy environment is a prerequisite for the growth

• f a viable seed industry

30 September 2001 Indicators and targets 3

Program goal

Expand use of quality certified seeds of target cereals (maize, rice and sorghum) from approximately 12% to 25%

• ver five years in West Africa.

Target Countries

Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Mali and Niger

Program Goal, Countries and Budget

Program Objectives and Results

R1: Alliance for Seed Industry in WA for effective coordination

R2: R1: R2:Implementation

• f

regional seed policy and regulations enhanced R3: Production

• f quality

breeder seeds increased R4: Supply of quality FS and CS by PS increased.

Specific Objective

Availability of quality seeds increased

General Objective

Improved sustainable agricultural productivity in WA

Alignment of WAAPP with WASP

WAAPP Components WASP Results

• C1. Enabling conditions for regional cooperation

in generation, dissemination and adoption of technologies R2: Implementation of regional seed policy and regulations enhanced R1: Alliance for Seed Industry in West Africa established

• C2. National Centers of Specialization (NCOS)

R3: Supply of quality breeder seeds increased

• C3. Demand-Driven Technology Generation and

Adoption 3-2: Accelerated adoption of released technologies 3-3: Access to improved genetic material R4: Supply of quality foundation and certified seeds by the private sector increased

• C4. Coordination, Management and M&E

Coordination, Management and M&E

Planned Activities Level of Realization Results Achieved

Stakeholder Consultative and Launching Workshop, Organized in Abidjan, 13- 14 September 2012); Recommendation made to establish WAAPP/WASP Seed Unit in each country due to convergence of objectives, and the need for

• ptimization of resources

and creating synergies

WASP IMPLEMENTATION WITH WAAPP

Planned Activities Level of Realization Results Achieved

WAAPP/WASP Collaboration, Meeting to initiate collaboration held in Dakar, Senegal, 13th December, 2012 WAAPP governance system

• verseeing the adequate

implementation of project activities of WASP and delivery of expected results; CORAF/WECARD charged to develop a training plan for building a critical mass of seed technologists; WAAPP supported the recruitment and hosting WAAPP/WASP for resource

• ptimization and synergy

WASP IMPLEMENTATION WITH WAAPP

Planned Activities Level of Realization Results Achieved

Regional Planning Worskhop, WASP 2013 Annual Work plan and budget reviewed and validated implementation Saly, Senegal, 25- 27th March, 2013 The Alliance was expanded and consolidated with new partnership (Syngenta Foundation, FAO, Iowa State University, AFSTAetc.) Three Networks established: (i) Network of scientists to deliver quality breeder, (ii) Network of quality control and certification personnel to deliver project results on policy and advocacy and (iii) network of seed agri-business in strengthening the National and Regional Seed Trade Association and in delivering quality foundation and breeder seeds. 2013 work plan for the WASP finalized; Partners identified areas for their respective programs alignment with the WASP .

WASP IMPLEMENTATION WITH WAAPP

Planned Activities Level of Realization Results Achieved

WAAPP/WAAPP Joint Stakeholder Consultative Workshop on National Seed Systems To facilitate the implementation

• f

WAAPP/WASP seed programs at the national level Complementarities in the implementation

• f actions established between WAAPP and

WASP in creating strong synergy; Project implementation approaches at national level improved; Knowledge of national stakeholders enhanced for effective communication and networking WAAPP and WASP work plans harmonized

WASP IMPLEMENTATION WITH WAAPP

Planned Activities Level of Realization Results Achieved

Training of Seed Technologists and Agri- Business Personnel ISU to submit CN by 19th April. Concept not to be submitted by Iowa State University covering all the 15 WAAPP countries (13 + Cape Verde and Guinea Bissau); Mauritania to be added. WASP-WAAPP Joint Study Visit (Targeted at 22 individuals from seed industry stakeholders); CN developed. Information shared with AFSTA Head Office in Kenya Networking systems in seed agri-business established between stakeholders from West and Eastern Africa; The knowledge and appreciation of the private sector in the best practices of seed agri-business enhanced in West Africa; Capacities to manage seed businesses strengthened in West Africa.

WASP IMPLEMENTATION WITH WAAPP

30 September 2001 Indicators and targets 11

The private sector empowered – expectation: Strengthened Capacities Improved access to capital Access to laboratory services (private public), Access to seed infrastructure Expansion of outlets in rural areas Increased sales of quality seeds

Expectations

30 September 2001 Indicators and targets 12

The program strengthen seed systems through complementarities, optimization of resources in enhancing synergies to increase the use of quality seeds by farmers from 10-12% to 25%

• ------in support of the objectives of CAADP and ECOWAP

achieving 6% agricultural productivity growth---------------

Conclusion

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