ICARDA Caravan User Survey

Seed Info is the bi-annual newsletter of the Regional Seed Network in Central and West Asia and North Africa. It aims to stimulate information exchange and communication among seed sector staff in the region and beyond. The purpose is to help strengthen national seed programs, which supply quality seed to farmers. Seed Info started in 1991 has now reached a total of 35 issues. To date Seed Info is distributed to over 2000 people in over 100 countries.

To help us improve the usefulness of Seed Info we like you to fill out and submit this questionnaire at your earliest convenience.

Since when have you been reading or receiving ICARDA’s Seed Info?

Since (year)

Do you read ICARDA Seed Info regularly?

I have read every issue
I read Seed Info only sporadically
This is the first issue I read

Please choose the organization that most closely matches the one you are affiliated with:

Donor Organization
International Agricultural Research
National Agricultural Research
International NGO
National NGO
University/Academia
Media
Private Sector
Farmer
Other

How would you rate the usefulness of the content of Seed Info? (multiple answers possible)

The articles introduced me to new and interesting topics I was not previously familiar with.
I learn from Seed Info and use the information in my professional career.
I was already familiar with the topics but the articles deepened my understanding of the issues.
I was already familiar with the topics, the articles have not provided any new insights.
I was not familiar with the topics, the articles prompted me to learn more about a certain issue.

How do you rate the quality of Seed Info? Please rate by section of content
(on a scale of 1 through 5, 1 = least informative, 5 = highly relevant and informative)

Editorial Note
WANA Seed Network News
News and Views
Contributions from Seed Programs and Projects
Research Notes
Meetings and Courses
Literature

Do you share the issues of Seed Info with others (colleagues, professional contacts, peers)

I print and pass around a copy in my office.
I make copies of articles and share them with colleagues.
I alert others to the electronic version available on ICARDA’s website.
I usually do not share it with others.

Do you have suggestions for inclusion in future issues of Seed Info?

Would you like to contribute articles to Seed Info?

Yes
No

If your organization belongs to the private sector would you consider using Seed Info for advertising?

Yes
No

Would you like to provide us with you contact information for future communication?

Name:
Title:
Organization:
Address: