The SADC Secretariat is currently establishing a Steering Committee for the Seed Centre. The committee will be composed of Member States, private sector, farmer organizations, renowned seed experts, the SADC Secretariat and the cooperating partners. This will be an advisory and working committee to provide guidance to the Seed Centre and also give their practical inputs into improving the performance and success of the Centre. It is envisaged that the Steering Committee will serve for a maximum period of 2 years, after which a Board will be established on the basis of the Centre’s strategic document.