Papers by Jaquelino Massingue
This work was carried out as a monitoring activity for the seed commercial sector. The commercial... more This work was carried out as a monitoring activity for the seed commercial sector. The commercial sector of seed is examined, in order to identify the incidence of market failure, and assess the need of specific public investments. It was found that: 1) there is no available data sets on seed sector; 2) although new rules were created to motivate the seed sector, there is still need for creation of places for companies’ registration. There is also need for the creation of lower category for classification for local origin seed; 3) there is limited demand for certified seed; 4) there is a weak linkage between the seed companies, group of seed producers, and the public sector initiatives which provide incentives for use of certified seed; however, there is a noticeable interest in producing seed by farmers; 5) the existence of one more seed company in the market, increased the competition in the sector, and increased the number of variety of seed to be chosen by the farmers. However, ...
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Resultados de Pesquisa do Departamento de Análise de Políticas MADR-Direcção de Economia
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ABSTRACT Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Directorate of Economics, Republic of Moz... more ABSTRACT Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Directorate of Economics, Republic of Mozambique
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Abstract: This policy brief outlines a number of steps for strengthening Mozambique&#... more Abstract: This policy brief outlines a number of steps for strengthening Mozambique's seed system based on interviews conducted in the year 2000 and a review of existing literature. These include measures to speed the distribution of new seed varieties, and to place this ...
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ABSTRACT The purpose of this working paper is to help accelerate improvements in seed sector perf... more ABSTRACT The purpose of this working paper is to help accelerate improvements in seed sector performance by providing a practical framework for reviewing seed sector development strategy in a market economy context. The paper is divided into three major sections. The first section defines what a seed system is and presents a generalized model of the stages of seed sector development over time, identifying the driving forces at each stage. The second part of the paper describes the current organization and performance of Mozambique’s seed sector, concluding with the constraints identified at the first national seed workshop held in Maputo in June 1999. The sector is at present primarily driven by emergency seed supply, most of which is imported.
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ABSTRACT This work was carried out as a monitoring activity for the seed commercial sector. The c... more ABSTRACT This work was carried out as a monitoring activity for the seed commercial sector. The commercial sector of seed is examined, in order to identify the incidence of market failure, and assess the need of specific public investments. It was found that: 1) there is no available data sets on seed sector; 2) although new rules were created to motivate the seed sector, there is still need for creation of places for companies’ registration. There is also need for the creation of lower category for classification for local origin seed; 3) there is limited demand for certified seed; 4) there is a weak linkage between the seed companies, group of seed producers, and the public sector initiatives which provide incentives for use of certified seed; however, there is a noticeable interest in producing seed by farmers; 5) the existence of one more seed company in the market, increased the competition in the sector, and increased the number of variety of seed to be chosen by the farmers. However, it is necessary to improve and simplify the procedures for companies’ registration, in order to increase the competition and the exposure of farmers to different alternatives for better choices. It is also necessary to undertake national campaigns in order to emphasize the potential benefits of new seed varieties. The new approach of seed distribution through agents must be monitored in order to play an important role in availability and diffusion of new varieties among the farmers.
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During 1998/99, MARD/MSU researchers followed the progress of the improved maize program in five ... more During 1998/99, MARD/MSU researchers followed the progress of the improved maize program in five CLUSA-assisted associations located in two different agroecological zones of Nampula Province. The objective of this study was to assess how greater involvement of farmer ...
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ABSTRACT This paper assesses the record of five countries in southern and eastern Africa: Tanzani... more ABSTRACT This paper assesses the record of five countries in southern and eastern Africa: Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Mozambique. The paper focuses on the course of reform in each – initial conditions, key elements of the reform, and institutional response to it – and draws lessons for policy makers, donors, and researchers.
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Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Directorate of Economics, Republic of Mozambique
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