Zambia

Project Name: Agricultural Research and Seed Programme

Name of Client: Sida

Period: January 1980 – December 1994

Value of project (in millions US$): 16.6 M

Key Experts: Sven Tallving, Team Leader

Development of adapted crop varieties and suitable national crops research infrastructure and research management systems; Establishment of a viable national seed industry; Establishment of Seed Control and Certification Institute including institution building and national seed legislation; Organization of training programs for all professionals in the Zambian seed industry, including seed growers, agricultural scientists and technicians.