This handbook is a companion to Community seed banks: concept and practice. Facilitator handbook (updated version) by Ronnie Vernooy, Bhuwon Sthapit, and Guy Bessette (Bioversity International 2020). The three booklets making up this handbook were written and designed for rural producers who are interested in establishing, supporting, and managing a community seed bank. Each focuses on a theme presented by the members of a community seed bank in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Each focuses on a theme presented by the members of a community seed bank in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The 3th booklet discusses a few topics linked to the management of a community seed bank: its governance, its needs in terms of networking and support, how it is influenced by laws and policies, and how to ensure viability and sustainability. Every community seed bank requires a good management team and effective management practices.

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