Background
Why this project matters
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Objectives
Primary objectives
- Assess formal, intermediary, and farmer-managed seed pathways.
- Strengthen decentralized light storage and seed handling practices.
- Support farmer groups and local innovation platforms.
- Generate policy and practice lessons for resilient seed systems.
Approach
MDC implementation and learning approach
The assignment is structured around diagnostic evidence, stakeholder consultation, practical facilitation, capacity support, documentation, and feedback loops. MDC emphasizes usefulness, credibility, and uptake so that each project produces both outputs and learning value.
Results and learning
Representative results
- Seed producer group model documented.
- Training agenda prepared for seed handling and storage.
- District-level coordination and farmer engagement supported.
- Evidence base developed for policy recommendations.
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How MDC can support similar work
Relevant services include research consultancy, MEAL system design, training and capacity building, policy and institutional advisory, data analytics, and agriculture and rural development programming.
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