The example of Tanzania | Written by Abdallah Ramadhani Mkindi, Coordinator of TABIO | May 2015
There are concerns with regards to the government’s proposals to revise seed legislation. Moreover, seed sovereignty in Tanzania can only be achieved if smallholder farmers, who provide over 80 per cent of the country’s seed requirements, are placed at the centre of decisions on seed systems and policies.
... and their systemic implications | Presented by Nathan Irumba, Chief Executive Director, SEATINI | May 2015
A paper presented by Ambassador Nathan Irumba, Chief Executive Director, SEATINI during the conference on mega-trading blocs and the failure of African trade organised by The Commonwealth Secretariat and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), 26-27 May 2015. The paper gives an ov ... In the name of food security, international politics is increasingly paving the way for seeds to come under the control of ever fewer agro and food industry actors. However, only the hands of the many can maintain and further develop the seed diversity that global food sovereignty requires. In the run-up to the G7 meeting in June 2015, the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung and the German NGO Forum Environment & Development wil ... Published by SEATINI Uganda | May 2015
This issue of the monthly newsletter deals with the signed Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) and local revenue sources. Read more ... ... Published by SEATINI Uganda | April 2015
This issue of the monthly newsletter focuses on agricultural standards in Uganda, in particular maize standards.
Read more ... ... "Filmmaking is the strongest medium for bringing about social change by confronting social and political injustice" says Amil Shivji, one of the young filmmakers from Tanzania. During a tour his two internationally acclaimed and awards winning short films "Samaki Mchangani" and "Shoeshine" will be presented in three German cities. All screenings will be in attandance of Amil Shivji.
Published by SEATINI Uganda | March 2015
This issue of the monthly newsletter deals with illicit financial flows and the ratification of Treaties Act in Uganda.
Read more ... ... Former President Benjamin William Mkapa has officially launched the highly anticipated Mwalimu Nyerere Resource Centre at the Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) in Dar es Salaam.
The driver behind the centre is the international well-know lawyer and researcher Prof. Issa Shivji. Since several years Prof. Shivji is member of a team writing a new political biography of the Julius Kambarage Nyerere. 
Paper: The Rise of Mega-Trading Blocs
Conference: Who controls the seed?
Newsletter: SEATINI Uganda Monthly Newsletter
Newsletter: SEATINI Uganda Monthly Newsletter
Samaki Mchangani – Tanzanian filmmaker Amil Shivji on tour in Germany
Newsletter: SEATINI Uganda Monthly Newsletter
The heritage of Mwalimu: Launch of the Nyerere Resource Centre
Paper: Farmers’ Seed Sovereignty is under threat
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