Integrated Seed Sector Development in the Sahel (ISSD/Sahel)

Name of the project	Integrated Seed Sector Development in the Sahel (ISSD/Sahel)
Donor	Netherland Embassy in Bamako
Implementing Partner	The project is implemented by a consortium led by the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), in partnership with the Royal Tropical Institute of the Netherlands (KIT), the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), and the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA).
Country	Mali, Niger
Intervention areas	8 regions in Mali (Segou, Sikasso, Bougouni, Koulikoro, Kita, Dioïla, Koutiala, San) and 5 regions in Niger (Niamey, Agadez, Dosso, Tillabery, Tahoua)
Project overview	Support for the dissemination of quality seeds was provided to 15 PHTCs* across 8 regions in Mali and 5 regions in Niger. The project strengthened the capacity of local seed producers, including private seed companies and cooperatives, through technical assistance and support for business development. To promote the use of quality seeds and increase production surplus among smallholder farmers, awareness-raising activities were conducted through demonstration plots, seed fairs, media, and the distribution of seed kits.
Duration	15 November 2020 - 31 October 2024 (extended to 30 April 2025)
Grant amount (Contract base)	EUR 3,281,760 (Final grant amount including additional funding for next phase transition: EUR 3,390,860)
Articles	The Integrated Seed Sector Development in the Sahel (ISSD-Sahel) Project technically launched in Mali and Niger (May 24, 2021) Quality seed distribution aims to improve food and nutrition security (July 31, 2023) Distribution of Certified Seed Kits : A Resounding Success (August 16, 2024)) Boosting Agricultural Cooperatives: How SAA’s Business Development Services Drive Success (31 october 2024)
Key words	#Netherland Embassy in Bamako #ISSD-Sahel #dissemination of quality seeds