Tapping Filipino Experts Abroad for National Development Through the Philippines’ Balik Scientist Program

Fezoil Luz C. Decena, Michelle P. Caparas
ABSTRACT The Philippine’s Balik Scientist Program, administered by the Department of Science and Technology, is part of the country’s solution to the brain drain phenomena. The program taps Filipino expertise abroad to contribute to the development of the Philippines by encouraging...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural human resources development
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347

Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS): Measures Towards Effective Municipal Waste Management in Batad, Iloilo, Philippines

Hene L. Hapinat, Eva S. Montero, Mitzi S. Peñaflorida
ABSTRACT Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS) is the process of gathering information on the quantity and composition of solid wastes generated from various sources in the Municipality of Batad, Iloilo, Philippines. This is part of the bigger process of the Municipal Solid Waste...
Country: Philippines Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
42,230
1571

Results of Biodivesity Policy in Vietnam: Conservation and Exploration of Plant Genetic Resources

Dao The Anh, Vu Dang Toan
ABSTRACT Plant resources conservation plays an important role in providing resources for many important economic sectors of Vietnam. In the national genebank system, 37,820 accessions were collected both nationally (36,324 accessions) and internationally (1,496 exotic accessions). In total, 38,...
Country: Vietnam Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
795
235

An Outlook of Agricultral Biotechnology in Malaysia

Rozhan Abu Dardak
ABSTRACT Agricultural biotechnology was considered a future technology for many nations, including Malaysia. This technology generates economic value and contributes significantly to the Gross National Products (GNP). The application of biotechnology in agriculture helps enhance the food...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agricultural science policies
7,441
630

Update on Indonesian Agricultural Development Policy and Programs: Achievement and Future Perspectives

Tahlim Sudaryanto, Iqbal Rafani (late)
ABSTRACT This article aims at presenting the update on the achievement and future perspectives of Indonesian agriculture development policy and programs. It practically focuses on food production, food security, and farmer’s welfare aspects in the last four-year (2015-2019). The production of...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Overview
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