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The Programme on Integrated Seed Sector Development in Ethiopia – ISSD Ethiopia – has finally come to an end, a decade after its inception. We seize this moment to reflect on some of the country’s major breakthroughs during that time.
Join us as we celebrate ISSD Ethiopia’s successes, learn from missed opportunities and propose game changers for the future of the seed sector and its contribution to food system outcomes.
When: Thursday June 17th 14:30 – 16:00 EAT
Speakers:
Moderator
- Gareth Borman, Programme Coordinator, Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation
Dignitaries
- Dr Mandefro Nigussie, CEO, Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency
- Mr. Thijs Woudstra, Deputy Head of Mission and Head of Development Cooperation, The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlandsin Ethiopia
- Dr. Jemal Yousuf, President, Haramaya University
- Ms. Hedwig Bruggeman, Director Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation, Wageningen University & Research
Presentation of achievements
- Dr. Mohammed Hassena, Deputy Manager, ISSD Ethiopia
Panel discussion
- Dr. Mohammed Hassena, Deputy Manager, ISSD Ethiopia
- Dr. Mandefro Nigussie, CEO, Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency
- Mr. Assefa Senbeta, Manager, Wama PLC
- Dr. Adefris Teklewold, Project Lead, Nutritious Maize for Ethiopia Project
ENSP - Ethiopia-Netherlands Seed Partnership 