Evidence from Seed System Security Assessments (SSSAs) done in different contexts in Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Haiti, and Kenya shows that seed systems are relatively resilient to short-term crises. Various measures (including eight principles and 15 practical recommendations) are needed to strengthen formal and informal seed systems over the medium to long term to make them...Read More

Home garden programs are frequently used by households for surplus income generation and have a positive impact on household nutrition. Key factors for designing, implementing, and monitoring vegetable seed responses include assessing appropriateness of vegetable seed intervention in the project locations, seed systems assessment, designing the assistance package, and developing the right kind of indicators.Read More