The African Seed Trade Association arose out of a need to have a regional representative body for the seed industry, which could also serve to promote the development of private seed enterprises. Objectives are inter alia
* To promote the use of improved quality seed,
* To strengthen communication with African seed industries and with the world,
* To facilitate establishment of national seed trade associations in Africa,
* To provide information to members,
* To interact with regional governments and NGO's involved in seed activities in order to promote the interests of the seed industry. ... [according to site editor's information]