In every country, laws, regulations and policies determine how fast a seed system can evolve; it is difficult to overemphasize how important the enabling environment is for scaling a seed system. It can be a critical factor that helps or hinders in achieving scale. The objective of this Planning for
Scale brief is to examine the legal and regulatory system and its elements in the context of how to get better seed varieties to smallholder farmers. Available experience, data, and literature are noted, where possible, and context for further examination and deeper analysis is highlighted.