Better seed aid starts with better decisions—grounded in farmers’ realities and the systems they rely on.
Why is Mercy Corps endorsing the 10P?
Because we believe humanitarian assistance should address immediate needs while also contributing to recovery, resilience, and stronger local seed systems.
Through this endorsement, Mercy Corps commits to applying the 10P in our work and supporting their wider adoption by governments, donors, humanitarian and development partners.
What’s next?
We will continue generating evidence, sharing learning, strengthening capacity, and working with partners to turn these principles into practice.
Why does this matter?
In crisis settings, seed assistance can help farmers restart production—but how we provide that assistance matters. If poorly designed, emergency seed responses can unintentionally weaken the local markets, and seed systems farmers depend on.
What does good seed aid look like?
It starts with understanding what farmers need, what seed systems are already working, and which response options are most appropriate to the context. The 10P provides a practical framework for making those decisions, keeping farmers at the center while supporting local markets and systems.