Philippines

Philippine Development Plan 2017 to 2022 for Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Sector: Sustaining Inclusive Economic Growth

Meliza A. Festejo-Abeleda
INTRODUCTION Having a sustained growth rate of 6.3% during the 2011 to 2016 period, the Philippines is indeed, traversing the higher growth path. To secure the means for improving people’s lives, a long-term national vision involving a combination of social, economic and institutional...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agriculture
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The Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System: Balancing Socio-Economic Growth and Environmental Protection

Fezoil Luz C. Decena
INTRODUCTION In the recent months, much has been said about mining and its impact on the environment and the economy. The focus has been on the on-site and offsite negative externalities generated by these activities. The hullabaloo points to the important role of regulation of resource-extracting...
Country: Philippines Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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The Philippine Agricultural Innovation System at a Glance

Abigail F. Gueco
INTRODUCTION "Innovation is the specific instrument of entrepreneurship. The act that endows resources with a new capacity to create wealth" – Peter Drucker Innovation is one of the twelve pillars of the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) which requires an environment that is...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural science policies
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Techno Gabay Program Institutionalization: Enhancing the Role of the Local Government Units in the Delivery of Extension Services

Princess Alma B. Ani
INTRODUCTION The Philippines, as mandated in the Constitution, recognizes the important role of the local government unit (LGU) in the generation and utilization of science and technology as well as in the transfer and promotion of technologies for national development. Being the close link of...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural extension system
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Challenges Faced by Government Research Institutions and Public Universities in the Commercialization of Agricultural Innovation in the Philippines

Noel A. Catibog
ABSTRACT Public research and development institutions and state universities and colleges in the Philippines do not fare well in the protection and commercialization of agricultural innovations. There are a few laudable success stories but much more are left to be desired due to particular...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural extension system
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