Harmonization of Africa's rules and regulations for seed sector development began several decades ago through efforts of its regional economic communities. This process of regional alignment has, to a degree, incorporated a more pluralistic approach that considers and acknowledges that multiple seed systems make up the seed sector and that national legal systems may contain different innovations and flexibilities. With deeper continental integration foreseen under the African Continental Free Trade Area, the focus on regional alignment of agricultural rules in Africa has increased. While this presents an opportunity for policy and regulatory change in support of seed sector development, deeper study is warranted of how regional and national policy and regulatory systems align and where differences could advance greater equity in seed systems. Read More>>