Strengthening food security outcomes through Community Seed Banks in conflict - affected Ethiopia
In conflict-affected and climate-vulnerable regions of Ethiopia, Community Seed Banks (CSBs) have emerged as critical mechanisms for enhancing food security and building agricultural resilience. This study evaluates the impact of CSBs implemented in the Amhara and Tigray regions, focusing on three s...
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| author | Ngaiwi, Mary Eyeniyeh Buritica, Alexander Gonzalez, Carolina Mengistu, Dejene Kassahun Gotor, Elisabetta |
| author_browse | Buritica, Alexander Gonzalez, Carolina Gotor, Elisabetta Mengistu, Dejene Kassahun Ngaiwi, Mary Eyeniyeh |
| author_facet | Ngaiwi, Mary Eyeniyeh Buritica, Alexander Gonzalez, Carolina Mengistu, Dejene Kassahun Gotor, Elisabetta |
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| description | In conflict-affected and climate-vulnerable regions of Ethiopia, Community Seed Banks (CSBs) have emerged as critical mechanisms for enhancing food security and building agricultural resilience. This study evaluates the impact of CSBs implemented in the Amhara and Tigray regions, focusing on three sites: Wakaye, Ayba, and Melfa. Using a mixed-methods approach involving 393 smallholder households, the study examines the relationship between CSB proximity and outcomes such as seed utilization, food availability, and dietary diversity. Results indicate that CSBs significantly improve access to quality seeds and positively influence food security, particularly in communities closer to more mature and institutionally supported banks like Wakaye. Factors such as training, community engagement, and female leadership further enhance impact. The study underscores the need to formalize CSBs, integrate seed and nutrition training, and embed these institutions within national agricultural and food security frameworks to sustain their benefits in fragile contexts. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1758512025-11-05T12:09:18Z Strengthening food security outcomes through Community Seed Banks in conflict - affected Ethiopia Ngaiwi, Mary Eyeniyeh Buritica, Alexander Gonzalez, Carolina Mengistu, Dejene Kassahun Gotor, Elisabetta evaluation nutrition gene banks-seed banks (genetics) food security conflicts resilience community seed banks In conflict-affected and climate-vulnerable regions of Ethiopia, Community Seed Banks (CSBs) have emerged as critical mechanisms for enhancing food security and building agricultural resilience. This study evaluates the impact of CSBs implemented in the Amhara and Tigray regions, focusing on three sites: Wakaye, Ayba, and Melfa. Using a mixed-methods approach involving 393 smallholder households, the study examines the relationship between CSB proximity and outcomes such as seed utilization, food availability, and dietary diversity. Results indicate that CSBs significantly improve access to quality seeds and positively influence food security, particularly in communities closer to more mature and institutionally supported banks like Wakaye. Factors such as training, community engagement, and female leadership further enhance impact. The study underscores the need to formalize CSBs, integrate seed and nutrition training, and embed these institutions within national agricultural and food security frameworks to sustain their benefits in fragile contexts. 2025-07-01 2025-07-29T11:51:22Z 2025-07-29T11:51:22Z Brief https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175851 en Open Access application/pdf Ngaiwi, M.E.; Buritica, A.; Gonzalez, C.; Mengistu, D.K.; Gotor, E. (2025) Strengthening food security outcomes through Community Seed Banks in conflict - affected Ethiopia. Impact Brief Series n.4. 3 p. |
| spellingShingle | evaluation nutrition gene banks-seed banks (genetics) food security conflicts resilience community seed banks Ngaiwi, Mary Eyeniyeh Buritica, Alexander Gonzalez, Carolina Mengistu, Dejene Kassahun Gotor, Elisabetta Strengthening food security outcomes through Community Seed Banks in conflict - affected Ethiopia |
| title | Strengthening food security outcomes through Community Seed Banks in conflict - affected Ethiopia |
| title_full | Strengthening food security outcomes through Community Seed Banks in conflict - affected Ethiopia |
| title_fullStr | Strengthening food security outcomes through Community Seed Banks in conflict - affected Ethiopia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Strengthening food security outcomes through Community Seed Banks in conflict - affected Ethiopia |
| title_short | Strengthening food security outcomes through Community Seed Banks in conflict - affected Ethiopia |
| title_sort | strengthening food security outcomes through community seed banks in conflict affected ethiopia |
| topic | evaluation nutrition gene banks-seed banks (genetics) food security conflicts resilience community seed banks |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175851 |
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