Ethiopia Launches Ethio-Seed Hub to Bolster National Food Systems
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What happened
The government of Ethiopia officially launched the Ethio Seed Hub in Addis Ababa, establishing a national digital platform to gather information on seed demand, supply, and distribution. The platform was launched alongside a publication detailing the mapping and digitalization of Ethiopia's seed system. The Hub originated as a CGIAR response to disruptions exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Why it matters
The initiative strengthens food systems planning within Ethiopia by centralizing agricultural information. The Hub was developed through a co-creation process involving various international research bodies.
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Who's involved
- EthiopiaThe host country that has taken ownership of the national digital platform.
- International Livestock Research InstituteAn international agricultural research institute that coordinated the Hub's development.
- Addis AbabaThe city where the launch ceremony for the Hub took place.
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The entities involved
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Ethiopia
country in the Horn of Africa
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International Livestock Research Institute
an international agricultural research institute within the CGIAR – formerly the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research
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