Philippines

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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526

Enriching the Philippines Fisheries Resources through Closed Fishing Season Policies

Princess Alma B. Ani
INTRODUCTION The Philippines, a nation of more than 7, 100 islands, is considered a marine sanctuary that teems with more than 3000 species of fish, rich corals and other sea creatures. With one of the world’s longest coastlines, the country has vast area of fishing ground that serves as huge...
Country: Philippines Topic: Fisheries
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Agricultural Extension Policies in the Philippines: Towards Enhancing the Delivery of Technological Services

Princess Alma B. Ani, Aleta Belissa D. Correa
Introduction In the agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources (AANR) sectors, research activities are geared toward increasing productivity and improving efficiency to reduce costs and losses of and ultimately achieve welfare gains for the more than 500 million farming families in the world....
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural extension system
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