September 22, 2023
Following the recommendations from previous training on Seed Business, IITA–CGIAR, through its program Strengthening the Supply of Improved Seeds and the Public-Private Partnership in Central Africa (SISCA), organized an awareness workshop on the merits of seed regulations from 22 to 25 August for seed-multiplying agricultural structures from North Kivu and Maniema provinces.
Participants of the awareness workshop on the merits of seed regulations.
The workshop satisfies the project’s objective 3 to enlighten small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), cooperatives, seed producers, and agricultural traders about seed regulations and develop a communication strategy that promotes the widespread use of relevant communication and knowledge-sharing products to foster a good understanding of seed legislation and regulations.
Stakeholders from 29 private structures participated in this session, including 12 from Maniema and 17 from North Kivu, comprising five women and 24 men. However, they could not embark on field practice outside Goma City because of the security and travel disruptions.
In his opening remarks, Dominique Guillet, Special Advisor and representative of the Governor of the North Kivu Province, highlighted the importance of seeds to food security and, by extension, national security. “The seed is the start of the food chain. He who controls the seed controls the food chain, therefore, controls the people,” Guillet said.
At the workshop’s close, PASA-NK Coordinator Anicet Tembo congratulated all the participants for their active engagement and lauded the team of trainers for their excellent delivery. The attendees also received certificates of participation.
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