Private sector led multi-stakeholder platforms positively influence certified seed supply in Malawi
Common bean yields in Malawi remain low, primarily due to the use of low-yielding, recycled local seeds by most smallholder farmers. The low uptake of certified bean seed is attributed to limited incentives from the private sector. This study hypothesizes that the sustainable adoption of market-pref...
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| author | Gondwe, Wanangwa Phiri, Alexander Birachi, Eliud Magreta, Ruth Larochelle, Catherine Machira, Kennedy Mutua, Mercy Rubyogo, Jean Claude Nkhata, Wilson |
| author_browse | Birachi, Eliud Gondwe, Wanangwa Larochelle, Catherine Machira, Kennedy Magreta, Ruth Mutua, Mercy Nkhata, Wilson Phiri, Alexander Rubyogo, Jean Claude |
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| description | Common bean yields in Malawi remain low, primarily due to the use of low-yielding, recycled local seeds by most smallholder farmers. The low uptake of certified bean seed is attributed to limited incentives from the private sector. This study hypothesizes that the sustainable adoption of market-preferred varieties can be achieved by synchronizing and linking seed production to the grain market through committed value chain actors in a private sector-led multi-stakeholder platform. This paper examines the role of private sector-led multi-stakeholder platforms in the supply of certified common bean seed in Malawi. The research draws on both qualitative and quantitative primary data collected through a semi-structured questionnaire and interviews with key informants. Data were analyzed using an Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression model. The results indicate that several variables representing membership in multi-stakeholder platforms (MSPs) significantly affect the supply of certified common bean seed. Participation in MSPs, contractual arrangements, market structure, extension services, and seed demonstrations positively influenced seed supply. The findings underscore the need for a well-coordinated multi-stakeholder platform to enhance the supply of certified common bean seed, supported by effective policies and incentives from policymakers. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1728662025-11-11T17:41:17Z Private sector led multi-stakeholder platforms positively influence certified seed supply in Malawi Gondwe, Wanangwa Phiri, Alexander Birachi, Eliud Magreta, Ruth Larochelle, Catherine Machira, Kennedy Mutua, Mercy Rubyogo, Jean Claude Nkhata, Wilson smallholders common beans multi-stakeholder processes private sector agricultural innovation certified seed Common bean yields in Malawi remain low, primarily due to the use of low-yielding, recycled local seeds by most smallholder farmers. The low uptake of certified bean seed is attributed to limited incentives from the private sector. This study hypothesizes that the sustainable adoption of market-preferred varieties can be achieved by synchronizing and linking seed production to the grain market through committed value chain actors in a private sector-led multi-stakeholder platform. This paper examines the role of private sector-led multi-stakeholder platforms in the supply of certified common bean seed in Malawi. The research draws on both qualitative and quantitative primary data collected through a semi-structured questionnaire and interviews with key informants. Data were analyzed using an Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression model. The results indicate that several variables representing membership in multi-stakeholder platforms (MSPs) significantly affect the supply of certified common bean seed. Participation in MSPs, contractual arrangements, market structure, extension services, and seed demonstrations positively influenced seed supply. The findings underscore the need for a well-coordinated multi-stakeholder platform to enhance the supply of certified common bean seed, supported by effective policies and incentives from policymakers. 2024-09 2025-02-06T15:12:07Z 2025-02-06T15:12:07Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/172866 en Open Access application/pdf Elsevier Gondwe, W.; Phiri, A.; Birachi, E.; Magreta, R.; Larochelle, C.; Machira, K.; Mutua, M.; Rubyogo, J.C.; Nkhata, W. (2024) Private sector led multi-stakeholder platforms positively influence certified seed supply in Malawi. Heliyon 10 (18): e36916. ISSN: 2405-8440 |
| spellingShingle | smallholders common beans multi-stakeholder processes private sector agricultural innovation certified seed Gondwe, Wanangwa Phiri, Alexander Birachi, Eliud Magreta, Ruth Larochelle, Catherine Machira, Kennedy Mutua, Mercy Rubyogo, Jean Claude Nkhata, Wilson Private sector led multi-stakeholder platforms positively influence certified seed supply in Malawi |
| title | Private sector led multi-stakeholder platforms positively influence certified seed supply in Malawi |
| title_full | Private sector led multi-stakeholder platforms positively influence certified seed supply in Malawi |
| title_fullStr | Private sector led multi-stakeholder platforms positively influence certified seed supply in Malawi |
| title_full_unstemmed | Private sector led multi-stakeholder platforms positively influence certified seed supply in Malawi |
| title_short | Private sector led multi-stakeholder platforms positively influence certified seed supply in Malawi |
| title_sort | private sector led multi stakeholder platforms positively influence certified seed supply in malawi |
| topic | smallholders common beans multi-stakeholder processes private sector agricultural innovation certified seed |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/172866 |
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