TASAI Country Reports

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Somalia's formal seed sector in 2025. It makes comparisons with relevant data from other African countries.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Osman, A. A., Osman A. H. A., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Anyoso, W., Tihanyi, K., Sawe, J., 2025. Somalia Country Report 2025 – The African Seed Access Index (version June 2025).

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Uganda’s formal seed sector in 2025. It makes comparisons with relevant data from other African countries.

Suggested citation: Mabaya E., Wandukwa K. M., Ssebuliba R., Waithaka M., Mugoya M., Anyoso W., Sawe J., Tihanyi K. 2026 Uganda Country Study – The African Seed Access Index (version May 2026).

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Cameroon's formal seed sector in 2024. It makes comparisons with relevant data from other African countries.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Bila, S., Maffouasson, H., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Anyoso, A., Sawe, J., and Tihanyi, K. 2025. Cameroon 2025 Country Study – The African Seed Access Index (version November 2025).

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Senegal's formal seed sector in 2023. It makes comparisons with relevant data from other African countries.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Senghor P., Adama K., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Damba, B., Tihanyi, K. 2023. Senegal Country Report 2023 – The African Seed Access Index (version June 2024).

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Burkina Faso's formal seed sector in 2022. It makes comparisons with relevant data from other African countries.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Dao, A., Traore, V. S. E., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Damba, B., Camara, M., Tihanyi, K. 2022. Burkina Faso Country Report 2022 – The African Seed Access Index (version April 2023).

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Ghana's formal seed sector in 2022. It makes comparisons with relevant data from other African countries.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Adzivor, S. Y., Wobil, J. Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Damba, B.,Camara, M., Tihanyi, K. 2022. Ghana Country Report 2022 – The African Seed Access Index (version December 2022).

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Kenya's formal seed sector in 2022. It makes comparisons with relevant data from other African countries.

Suggested citation: Mburu, J., Mabaya, E., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Damba, B., Camara, M., Tihanyi, K. 2022. Kenya Country Report 2022 – The African Seed Access Index (version November 2022).

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Malawi's formal seed sector in 2022. It makes comparisons with relevant data from other African countries.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Kachule, R., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Damba, B., Camara, M., Tihanyi, K. 2023. Malawi Country Report 2022 – The African Seed Access Index (version May 2023)

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Niger's formal seed sector in 2022. It makes comparisons with relevant data from other African countries.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Salami I., Abdoulkarim L. S.., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Damba, B., Tihanyi, K. 2022. Niger Country Report 2022- The African Seed Access Index (version June 2024).

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Nigeria's formal seed sector in 2022. It makes comparisons with relevant data from other African countries.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Ajayi, A. S., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Damba, B., Camara, M., Tihanyi, K. 2023. Nigeria Country Report 2022 – The African Seed Access Index (version February 2023)

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise South Sudan's formal seed sector in 2022. It makes comparisons with relevant data from other African countries.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Atwok, L., Tokwiny, S., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Damba, B., Tihanyi, K. 2023. South Sudan Country Report 2022 – The African Seed Access Index (version Aug 2023)

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Uganda's formal seed sector in 2022. It makes comparisons with relevant data from other African countries.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Ssebuliba, R., Kyotalimye, M., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Damba, B., Camara, M., Tihanyi, K. 2023. Uganda Country Report 2022 – The African Seed Access Index (version February 2023)

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Zimbabwe's formal seed sector in 2022. It makes comparisons with relevant data from other African countries.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Mujaju, C., Nyakanda, P., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Damba, B., Camara, M., Tihanyi, K. 2022. Zimbabwe Country Report 2022 – The African Seed Access Index (version December 2022).

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Burundi's formal seed sector in 2018 and updated in 2021. It makes comparisons with relevant data from other African countries.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Bararyenya, A., Vyizigiro, E., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Kanyenji, G., Tihanyi, K. 2021. Burundi Country Report 2021 – The African Seed Access Index (version October 2021)

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Ethiopia's formal seed sector in 2020. It makes comparisons with data from the 2016 study in Ethiopia, along with relevant comparisons from other African countries studied by TASAI.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Hassena, M., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Camara, M.,Tihanyi, K., Kanyenji, G., Damba, B. 2021. Ethiopia Country Report 2021 – The African Seed Access Index (version April 2022)

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Liberia's formal seed sector in 2018 and updated in 2021. It makes comparisons with relevant data from other African countries.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Mulbah, Q., Mienwipia, A., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Tihanyi, K., Kanyenji, G. 2021. Liberia Country Report 2021 – The African Seed Access Index (version October 2021)

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Mali's formal seed sector in 2021. It makes comparisons with relevant data from other African countries.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Dagnoko, S., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Damba, B., Camara, M., Tihanyi, K. 2022. Mali Country Report 2021 – The African Seed Access Index (version September 2022).

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Mozambique's formal seed sector in 2020 and 2021. It makes comparisons with data from the 2018 study in Mozambique, along with relevant comparisons from other African countries studied by TASAI.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Alberto, EM, Tomo, A., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Damba, B., Camara, M., Tihanyi, K. Mozambique 2021 Country Study – The African Seed Access Index (September 2022 version)

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Rwanda's formal seed sector 2020. It makes comparisons with data from the 2018 study in Rwanda, along with relevant comparisons from other African countries studied by TASAI.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Urinzwenimana, C., Ngerero, N.G., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Tihanyi, K., Kanyenji, G. 2021. Rwanda Country Report 2021 – The African Seed Access Index (version December 2021).

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Sierra Leone's formal seed sector in 2018 and updated in 2021. It makes comparisons with relevant data from other African countries.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Waithaka, M., Turay, M.Y., Ngaujah, A.S., Tihanyi, K., Mugoya, M., Kanyenji, G. 2021. Sierra Leone Country Report 2021 – The African Seed Access Index (version October 2021).

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Tanzania's formal seed sector in 2020. It makes comparisons with data from the 2017 study in Tanzania, along with relevant comparisons from other African countries studied by TASAI.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Mizambwa, F., Komba, C., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Tihanyi, K.,Kanyenji, G. 2021. Tanzania Country Report 2021- The African Seed Access Index (version December 2021)

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Burkina Faso's formal seed sector in 2020. It makes comparisons with data from the 2018 study in Burkina Faso along with relevant comparisons from other African countries studied by TASAI.

Suggested citation: Mabaya E., Dao A., Traore E.V., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Kanyenji, G., and Tihanyi, K. 2021. Burkina Faso 2020 Country Study-The African Seed Access Index (version August 2021).

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Ghana's formal seed sector; it includes data from 2019 and 2020, along with relevant comparisons with data from other African seed sectors and previous TASAI studies conducted in Ghana.

Suggested citation: Edward Mabaya, Michael Waithaka, Krisztina Tihanyi, Samuel Yao Adzivor, John Wobil, Mainza Mugoya, and George Kanyenji, Ghana Country Report 2020 – The African Seed Access Index

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Kenya's formal seed sector in 2020. It makes comparisons with data from the 2013, 2015 and 2017 study in Kenya, along with relevant comparisons from other African countries studied by TASAI.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Mburu J., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Kanyenji, G., Tihanyi, K., 2021. Kenya 2020 Country Study – The African Seed Access Index (version September 2021).

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Malawi's formal seed sector in 2020. It makes comparisons with data from the 2017 study in Malawi along with along with relevant comparisons from other African countries studied by TASAI.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Kachule, R., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Kanyenji, G., and Tihanyi, K. 2021. Malawi 2020 Country Study-The African Seed Access Index (version August 2021)

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI Update study to appraise Mali's formal seed sector in 2020. It makes comparisons with data from the 2017 study in Mali, along with relevant comparisons from other African countries studied by TASAI.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Dagnoko, S., Waithaka, M., Mugoya, M., Kanyenji, G., Tihanyi, K. 2021. Mali 2020 Update – The African Seed Access Index (version July 2021).

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Nigeria's formal seed sector in 2020. It makes comparisons with data from the 2017 study in Nigeria, along with relevant comparisons from other African countries studied by TASAI.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Ajayi, S.A., Waithaka, M., Tihanyi, K., Mugoya, M., Kanyenji, G. 2021. Nigeria 2021 Country Study – The African Seed Access Index (version October 2021)

The report summarizes the key findings from the TASAI study to appraise Uganda's formal seed sector in 2020. It makes comparisons with data from the 2013, 2015 and 2017 study in Uganda, along with relevant comparisons from other African countries studied by TASAI.

Suggested citation: Mabaya, E., Waithaka, M., Tihanyi, K., Mugoya, M., Kanyenji, G., Ssebuliba, R. and Kyotalimye, M. 2021. Uganda 2020 Country Study – The African Seed Access Index (version September 2021).

This brief summarizes the key findings of a study completed in 2019 (based on 2018 data) to appraise Burkina Faso's formal seed sector. The study focuses on the five key crops important to food security in Burkina Faso — maize, rice, sorghum, cowpea, and cassava.

Suggested citation: Michael Waithaka, Abdalla Dao, Edgar Valentin Traore, Mainza Mugoya, Krisztina Tihanyi. 2019. Burkina Faso Brief 2018 – The African Seed Access Index.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a study completed in 2018 to appraise Kenya's formal seed sector. The study focuses on the four grain and legume crops important to food security in Kenya — maize, sorghum, bean, and cowpea.

Suggested citation: Michael Waithaka, John Mburu, Mainza Mugoya, Krisztina Tihanyi. 2019. Kenya Brief 2018 – The African Seed Access Index.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a study completed in 2019 (based on 2018 data) to appraise Mali's formal seed sector. The study focuses on the five key crops important to food security in Mali — maize, rice, sorghum, cowpea, and cassava.

Suggested citation: Michael Waithaka, Sokona Dagnoko, Siaka Dembele, Mainza Mugoya, Krisztina Tihanyi. 2019. Mali Brief 2018 – The African Seed Access Index.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a study completed in 2019 (based on 2018 data) to appraise Nigeria's formal seed sector. The study focuses on the four grain and legume crops important to food security in Nigeria — maize, rice, soya bean, and sorghum.

Suggested citation: Michael Waithaka, Mainza Mugoya, Adesola Ajayi, Folarin Okelola, Krisztina Tihanyi. 2019. Nigeria Brief 2018 – The African Seed Access Index.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a study completed in 2018 to appraise Rwanda's formal seed sector. The study focuses on the four grain and legume crops important to food security in Kenya — maize, bean, wheat, and soya bean.

Suggested citation: Michael Waithaka, Mainza Mugoya, Gervais Nkuriza Ngerero, Clement Urinzwenimana, Krisztina Tihanyi. 2019. Rwanda Brief 2018 – The African Seed Access Index.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a study completed in 2018 to appraise Uganda's formal seed sector. The study focuses on the four crops important to food security in Uganda, namely maize, beans, finger millet, and sorghum.

Suggested citation: Edward Mabaya, Mainza Mugoya, Emmanuel Mubangizi and Chris Ibyisintabyo. 2018. Uganda Brief 2018 – The African Seed Access Index.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a study completed in 2017 to appraise the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) formal seed sector. The study focuses on the four crops important to food security in the DRC, namely maize, rice, beans, and soya bean. .

Suggested citation: Edward Mabaya, Christophe Asanzi, Mainza Mugoya, and Abdias Utono. 2017. Democratic Republic of the Congo Brief – The African Seed Access Index.

This report details the findings of a study completed in 2017 to appraise the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) formal seed sector. The study focuses on the four crops important to food security in the DRC, namely maize, rice, beans, and soya bean.

Suggested citation: Edward Mabaya, Christophe Asanzi, Mainza Mugoya, and Abdias Utono. 2017. The African Seed Access Index Country Report; Democratic Republic of the Congo.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a study completed in 2017 to appraise Ethiopia's formal seed sector. The study focuses on the four crops important to food security in Ethiopia, namely maize, wheat, teff, and sorghum.

Suggested citation: Edward Mabaya, Bezabih Emana, Fikre Mulugeta, and Mainza Mugoya. 2017. Ethiopia Brief 2017 – The African Seed Access Index.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a study completed in 2017 to appraise Ghana's formal seed sector. The study focuses on the four crops important to food security in Ghana, namely maize, rice, soya bean, and cowpea.

Suggested citation: Edward Mabaya, Samuel Yao Adzivor, John Wobil, and Mainza Mugoya. 2017. Ghana Brief 2017 – The African Seed Access Index.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a study completed in 2017 to appraise Madagascar's formal seed sector. The study focuses on the four crops important to food security in Madagascar, namely rice, maize, beans, and groundnut.

Suggested citation: Edward Mabaya, Mbosa Rabenasolo, Narisoa Razakasolo, and Mainza Mugoya. 2017. Madagascar Brief 2017 – The African Seed Access Index.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a study completed in 2017 to appraise Malawi's formal seed sector. The study focuses on the four crops important to food security in Malawi, namely maize, beans, groundnut, and soya bean.

Suggested citation: Edward Mabaya, Richard Kachule, and Mainza Mugoya. 2017. Malawi Brief 2017 – The African Seed Access Index.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a study completed in 2017 to appraise Mozambique's formal seed sector. The study focuses on the four crops important to food security in Mozambique, namely maize, rice, cowpea, and soya bean.

Suggested citation: Edward Mabaya, Maria Estrela Alberto, Alda Armindo Tomo, and Mainza Mugoya. 2017. Mozambique Brief 2017 – The African Seed Access Index.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a study completed in 2017 to appraise Senegal's formal seed sector. The study focuses on the four crops important to food security in Senegal, namely maize, rice, groundnut, and millet.

Suggested citation: Edward Mabaya, Mody Mbaye Diack Ba, Mamadou Ndiaye, and Mainza Mugoya. 2017. Senegal Brief 2017 – The African Seed Access Index.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a study completed in 2017 to appraise South Africa's formal seed sector. The study focuses on the four crops important to food security in South Africa, namely maize, wheat, sunflowers, and soya bean.

Suggested citation: Edward Mabaya, Marnus Gouse, Mainza Mugoya, Emma Quilligan, and Wynand van der Walt. 2017. South Africa Brief 2017 – The African Seed Access Index.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a study completed in 2017 to appraise Tanzania's formal seed sector. The study focuses on the four crops important to food security in Tanzania, namely maize, beans, soya bean, and pigeon pea.

Suggested citation: Edward Mabaya, Filbert Mzee, Alphonce Temu, and Mainza Mugoya. 2017. Revised 2019. Tanzania Brief 2017 – The African Seed Access Index.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a study completed in 2017 to appraise Zambia's formal seed sector. The study focuses on the four crops important to food security in Zambia, namely maize, rice, groundnut, and beans.

Suggested citation: Edward Mabaya, Francisco Miti, Watson Mwale, and Mainza Mugoya. 2017. Zambia Brief 2017 – The African Seed Access Index.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a study completed in 2017 to appraise Zimbabwe's formal seed sector. The study focuses on the four crops important to food security in Zimbabwe, namely maize, beans, soybeans, and sorghum.

Suggested citation: Edward Mabaya, Claid Mujaju, Patience Nyakanda, and Mainza Mugoya. 2017. Zimbabwe Brief 2017 – The African Seed Access Index.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a second study conducted in 2015 and 2016 to appraise Kenya's formal seed sector. As in the pilot study, the brief focuses on four grain crops that are important to food security in Kenya, namely maize, sorghum, beans and cowpea.

Suggested citation: Edward Mabaya and John Mburu. 2016. Kenya Brief 2016 – The African Seed Access Index.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a second study conducted in 2015 and 2016 to appraise Uganda's formal seed sector. As in the pilot study, the brief focuses on four grain crops that are important to food security in Uganda – maize, sorghum, beans, and millet.

Suggested citation: Edward Mabaya, Emmanuel Mubangizi, and Chris Ibyisintabyo. 2016. Uganda Brief 2016 – The African Seed Access Index.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a major study conducted in 2013 and 2014 to appraise the structure and economic performance of Kenya's seed sector. The brief focuses on four grain crops that are important to food security in Kenya, namely maize, sorghum, beans and cowpea.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a major study conducted in 2013 and 2014 to appraise the structure and economic performance of South Africa's seed sector. The brief focuses on four grain crops that are important to food security in South Africa – maize, soybean, sunflower, and wheat.

This brief summarizes the key findings of a major study conducted in 2013 and 2014 to appraise the structure and economic performance of Uganda's seed sector. The brief focuses on four grain crops that are important to food security in Uganda – maize, sorghum, beans, and millet.

This brief depicts the key findings of a major study conducted in 2013 and 2014 to appraise the structure and economic performance of Zimbabwe's seed sector. The brief focuses on four grain crops that are important to food security in – maize, sorghum, cotton, and soybean.