Policy Articles

The Philippine Environmental Assessment Policies

Princess Alma B. Ani
2016.05.10
Introduction Environmental Assessment (EA) refers to the process of systematic analysis, evaluation and management of the potential environmental and social effects, short-term and long-term, of proposed actions or projects. It is an administrative tool that integrates environmental...
Country: Philippines Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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Policy to Achieve Self Sufficiency on Rice Production in Indonesia

Tahlim Sudaryanto
2016.04.29
INTRODUCTION Enhancing national food security has been one of the strategic policy goals of the current administration. Based on the Food Law No.18/2012, the state has an obligation to secure the availability and access, to adequate, balanced, safe, and nutritious food consumption at the...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Food security and safety
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Agricultural Insurance in the Philippines

Fezoil Luz C. Decena
2016.04.28
Introduction Insurance is an instrument that is used to manage risks. In agriculture, insurance is a tool used to manage risks arising from the production of commodities, price variability, as well as climate and weather uncertainties. Risks from production is normally addressed by technological...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural risk management
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Overview of Agriculture Policy in Myanmar

Thanda Kyi
2016.04.26
INTRODUCTION   As agriculture plays a crucial role in the economy of Myanmar, sustainable agriculture is a prerequisite for achieving sustainable development objectives. Sustainable agriculture requires the integration of environmental considerations with agricultural policy analysis and...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Overview
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Conditions for China’s Agricultural Development

Zhen Zhong
2016.04.19
Inrtoduction In 2013, China’s grain output recorded its 10th consecutive year of growth, and the farmers’ income registered the 10th consecutive year of rapid increase. The agricultural sector and the rural economy made new progress while maintaining stability, and played an important...
Country: China Topic: Overview
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