Agricultural human resources development

Development and Application of the Occupational Competency Standards in Taiwan’s Agricultural Sector

Chin-Wei Hsu, Hsin Wen, Shih-Sung Huang
ABSTRACT In the past decade, the Ministry of Labor in Taiwan has actively pursued the development and implementation of Occupational Competency Standards (OCSs) in various industries to better align talent cultivation with the demands of Taiwan’s labor market. These standards provide clear and...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Agricultural human resources development
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The Agricultural Workforce Development Policies and Collaborative Models in Taiwan

Ya-Ting Yang, Yen-Tsue Huang, Chung-Chuan Yang, Yi-An Hsieh, Yu-Shan Liu
ABSTRACT In response to the shortage and aging of the agricultural workforce in recent years, the Council of Agriculture (COA), Taiwan has promoted several measures, such as the establishment of a special unit for agricultural human resources management, the development of diversified human...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Agricultural human resources development
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Enhancing the Seed Industry Development Act for a More Gender-Responsive Seed System in the Philippines

Annette M. Tobias, Trisha Mapacpac
ABSTRACT The paper provides recommendations to enhance the gender-responsiveness of Republic Act No. 7308, or the Seed Industry Development Act in the Philippines. Seed systems are one of the foundations of agricultural development and food security. Its development is especially crucial in...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural human resources development
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Human Resources Development Policy and Practices: A Case of Palm Oil Industry in Indonesia

Effendi Andoko, Iqbal Rafani , Wan-Yu Liu
ABSTRACT Indonesia is the largest palm oil producer globally, producing nearly 50 million metric tons of oil annually. Palm oil has a significant influence on the welfare of Indonesians among local farmers. Although the global controversy over palm oil is increasing, palm oil is the livelihood...
Country: Indonesia Topic: Agricultural human resources development
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The Effectiveness of the Government Program to Young Fishermen in Malaysia

Aimi Athirah Ahmad, Mohd Tarmizi Haimid, Hairuddin Mohd Amir
ABSTRACT The involvement of youth in the fisheries industry is essential in securing good nation-building for the future. These young people are needed by the country to upgrade, modernize and increase the number of skilled workers involved in the fisheries industry. Concerning this, government...
Country: Malaysia Topic: Agricultural human resources development
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