Catalyzing Sustainable, Inclusive, and Resilient Food Systems

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Who We Are

Seed Global Development is a social impact consulting firm driving innovation in sustainable agriculture and climate resilience through inclusive stakeholder engagement, research, and policy advisory services. We work across ecological and agricultural systems to design inclusive, sustainable, and resilient solutions at scale.

Mission

To advance inclusive, sustainable, and resilient food systems by connecting people, research, policy, and action.

Vision

A world where each person, and the whole person, is treated with dignity and flourishes in right relationship with themselves, others, and the natural world.

Mission & Vision

Core Areas of Expertise

Seed Global Development offers a comprehensive range of services to address the complex challenges of sustainable development. We provide tailored, evidence-based solutions that respond to each client’s unique context, creating lasting impact.

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Policy & Regulatory Analysis

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Stakeholder Engagement

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Value Chain Analysis & De-Risking

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Climate Risk Analysis

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Research & Strategic Insights

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How We Add Value to Your Projects

  • Rapid delivery leveraging regional network and multilingual team.
  • Globally informed, locally tailored, interdisciplinary solutions.
  • Inclusive, participatory approaches fostering equity to build legitimacy and sustainability.
  • Evidence-based insights using emerging technologies and grounded in practical experience.
  • Scalable solutions optimizing resource efficiency to deliver enduring benefits.

Meet Our Team

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Mohammed Farrae

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Farre is a Passionate advocate for climate resilience and sustainable food systems, with over a decade of experience leading multi-country initiatives in partnership with governments and global NGOs.

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Olfa Jelassi

Strategy & Partnerships Lead
Olfa specializes in governance and policy analysis across Africa and the MENA region, bringing deep policy insight and a proven record in cross-sector partnerships for inclusive development.

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Sebastian Bascom

Agribusiness & Food Systems Lead
Sebastian brings extensive field, research, and program and policy management experience in support of agricultural transformation and value chain strengthening across Africa, the Caucasus, and Asia.

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Aidé Cuenca Narváez

Research & Learning Lead
Aidé brings extensive experience in participatory research, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based program design for vulnerable communities.

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Project Experience

Seed Global Development is a young and growing firm, building a portfolio that advance equitable, sustainable, and resilient food systems. Our project experience includes:
 
UAE Food Systems NDC Scorecard Review
Client: Mercy for Animals / Food Systems NDC Scorecard Project
Focus: Climate policy • Food systems governance • NDC
Conducted a review of the United Arab Emirates’ Food Systems NDC Scorecard, validating the client’s initial assessment and providing contextual insights to refine final scoring. 
 
Global Report on Modern Slavery: Trends, Drivers, and Responses
Client: Global Sustainability Network 
Focus: Social inclusion • Labor rights • Responsible business conduct
Contributed analytical inputs and insights to the Global Report on Modern Slavery, providing insight into the nexus between climate-change, displacement, and modern slavery.
 
Our team also brings a diverse portfolio of prior individual consulting experience including studies conducted for the U.S State Department, U.S Agency for International Development, National League of Cities, University of Notre Dame, Pulte Institute for Global Development, Catholic Relief Services, and Friedrich Ebert Foundation.

Colorful aerial shot of rice paddies and forest in Banten, Indonesia, showcasing lush greenery.
Colorful aerial shot of rice paddies and forest in Banten, Indonesia, showcasing lush greenery.

How to Partner With Us

Research Partner

Engage us to produce evidence and insights that inform policy and practice.

Strategic Collaboration

Partner with us to develop programs, frameworks, or learning agendas.

Subcontractor

Leverage our technical depth and operational agility to complement your proposal or program implementation.

Advisory Support

Contract us to facilitate stakeholder consultations, policy dialogues or strategic workshops.