Seed Inspection & Certification Center (SICC)
Providing seed quality assurance, testing, and regulatory compliance for East and West Hararghe Zones.
Institutional Structure & Governance
Haramaya University hosts the center, providing essential financing, administrative, and logistical support to maintain regional seed quality standards.
Major Responsibilities & Core Functions
Provides field inspection, seed quality testing, and formal certification services to producers and processors.
Coordinates capacity-building and strengthening activities related to seed quality assurance.
Facilitates active stakeholder dialogue on seed laws, quality standards, and regional regulations.
Promotes good practices and innovations for quality seed production, processing, storage, and distribution.
Creates strong linkages with seed value chain actors and support services for knowledge and resource exchange.
