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Policy Briefs

SEARCA's Policy Briefs emphasize the key policy lessons and recommendations from SEARCA's programs and activities (e.g., research studies supported by SEARCA) presented in a brief and concise, easy-to-read format for busy policymakers. Each brief begins with an assessment of a current issue, then weaves existing policies into it, and concludes with policy recommendations.

86 records found.

2023
We Can Be Friends: Harvesting the Benefits of Coexistence
Farming

We Can Be Friends: Harvesting the Benefits of Coexistence Farming

Glenn B. Gregorio, Jerome Cayton C. Barradas, and Danellie Joy O. Medina
Policy Briefs
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2021
Strategies for Effective Implementation  of the CPAR Program

Strategies for Effective Implementation of the CPAR Program

Zenaida M. Sumalde, Paul Joseph B. Ramirez, and Rowena M. Dorado
Policy Briefs
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2021
Challenges and Societal Perceptions on Sustainable Bioenergy Development in China, India, and the Philippines: Policy Implications

Challenges and Societal Perceptions on Sustainable Bioenergy Development in China, India, and the Philippines: Policy Implications

Damasa B. Magcale-Macandog, Paula Beatrice M. Macandog, Lilibeth A. Acosta, K. S. Kavi Kumar, Xuefeng Cui, Elena A. Eugenio, Arnold R. Salvacion, and Jemimah Mae A. Eugenio
Policy Briefs Vol. 2021 No. 1
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2020
Reshaping Agricultural Research and Development in Higher Education Institutions in a Time of Pandemic in Southeast Asia

Reshaping Agricultural Research and Development in Higher Education Institutions in a Time of Pandemic in Southeast Asia

Glenn B. Gregorio and Rico C. Ancog
Policy Briefs Vol. 2020 No. 2
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2020
Salinity and drought significantly affect rice production, adopting Good Agricultural Practices is a key solution: Some insights for Mekong River Delta, Vietnam

Salinity and drought significantly affect rice production, adopting Good Agricultural Practices is a key solution: Some insights for Mekong River Delta, Vietnam

Rico C. Ancog, Pedcris M. Orencio, Romeo V. Labios, Nguyen Thi Lang, and Glenn B. Gregorio
Policy Briefs Vol. 2020 No. 1
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2019
Innovation Framework to Enhance Agricultural Research and Development

Innovation Framework to Enhance Agricultural Research and Development

Merlyne M. Paunlagui and Dulce D. Elazegui
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2018
Determinants of Food Security of Vulnerable Rural Households 
at the Central Dry Zone Region of Myanmar

Determinants of Food Security of Vulnerable Rural Households at the Central Dry Zone Region of Myanmar

Theingi Myint, Hnin Yu Lwin, Thuzar Linn, and Ye Mon Aung
Policy Briefs Vol. 2017 No. 3
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2018
Smallholder Commodity Systems in High-Value Crops: 
The Case of Calamansi and Jackfruit in the Philippines

Smallholder Commodity Systems in High-Value Crops: The Case of Calamansi and Jackfruit in the Philippines

Jennifer Marie S. Amparo, Robert Dyball, Federico Davila, Maria Emilinda T. Mendoza, Carla Edith G. Jimena, Dhino B. Geges, Ma. Charisma T. Malenab, and Jo Anne E. Francisco
Policy Briefs Vol. 2017 No. 2
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2017
Food Security Potentials of Agroforestry Systems in Selected Upland Farming Communities in the Philippines

Food Security Potentials of Agroforestry Systems in Selected Upland Farming Communities in the Philippines

Arnold Karl A. Castillo, Roberto G. Visco, Reynaldo A. Comia, Roselyn F. Paelmo, Rowena Esperanza D. Cabahug, Romnick S. Baliton, Leila D. Landicho, Russel Son A. Cosico, and Maryanne G. Abadillos
Policy Briefs Vol. 2017 No. 1
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2017
Building networks for sustainable community-based forest management: Lessons from the assessment of selected CBFM projects in the Philippines

Building networks for sustainable community-based forest management: Lessons from the assessment of selected CBFM projects in the Philippines

Rico Ancog, Clarissa Ruzol, Ayesha Sarapuddin, and Ruel Ruzol
Policy Briefs Vol. 2017
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2016
Impact of Flooding on Agricultural Livelihoods in Jabonga, Agusan del Norte

Impact of Flooding on Agricultural Livelihoods in Jabonga, Agusan del Norte

Aisa O. Manlosa and Harold Glenn A. Valera
Policy Briefs Vol. 2016 No. 3
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