The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) works to strengthen institutional capacities toward inclusive and sustainable agricultural and rural development (ISARD) in Southeast Asia through graduate education, research and development, and knowledge management.
Science and education for agriculture and development
Graduate Education and Institutional Development
Producing advocates and leading champions of inclusive and sustainable ARD by strengthening the capabilities of individuals and institutions that are engaged in pushing the frontiers of ARD in Southeast Asia.
Research and Development
Generating information, knowledge, lessons, and insights that will influence policies, investments, trade, and other actions that will promote competitive agriculture, as well as inclusive and sustainable ARD.
Knowledge Management
Promoting a learning culture, knowledge creation, knowledge-sharing and use, with a predominant focus on the broad strategic theme of ISARD.
Research Studies
SEARCA coordinates and facilitates implementation of research studies which are regional/sub-regional in perspective and scope. These include evidence-based studies, comparative studies, scoping, and case studies of best practices, integrative studies, and exploratory reviews on any of the ISARD strategic thrusts.
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Ongoing Research ProjectUpgrading the Calamansi Value Chain towards Improving the Calamansi Industry of Oriental Mindoro
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Ongoing Research ProjectRural Regional Transformation: Pathways, Policy Sequencing, and Development Outcomes in China, the Philippines, and Vietnam (RRT)
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Ongoing Research ProjectAgricultural Transformation and Market Integration in the ASEAN Region: Responding to Food Security and Inclusiveness Concerns
Technical Assistance
SEARCA provides high-quality professional technical services to governments of Southeast Asian countries and international donor agencies for high-impact projects in the areas of agriculture and rural development.
Publications
SEARCA puts forward the relevance of disseminating agricultural research findings to its stakeholders. In support of this objective, the Center publishes primers, discussion papers, policy briefs and other issue briefs, and a refereed journal.
Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development 16.2
Learning Events
SEARCA launched its Short-term Training Program (STTP) in 1970 as its fast lane to imbuing Southeast Asian agricultural development and environmental leaders, academicians, researchers, and practitioners with technical and managerial competencies toward built institutional capacities in the region.
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Gender Dimension of Climate Change Research in Agriculture: Case Studies in Southeast Asia
24 October 2019Dr. Thelma R. Paris, Independent Consultant and former Senior Scientist at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
Upcoming and Ongoing Events
Knowledge and Information Centers
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Latest News 17 January 2020Leaders in SEA HEIs gain new strategies and solutions to modern-day challenges
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna – With volcanic plumes looming in the sky and volcanic ash in the air, leaders from higher education institutions (HEI) in Southeast Asia braved the… -
Latest News 15 January 2020SEA photo winners showcase aspiring youth agripreneurs alongside mentors
Southeast Asian youngsters eager to learn from adult mentors' enterprising farm activities comprise the winning entries in the recently concluded 13th Photo Contest of the Southeast Asian Regional… -
Latest News 8 January 2020Farmers Convene For Biotechnology Forum
Enabling farmers to make informed decisions on products of modern biotechnology, the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) through its Biotechnology Information…
SEARCA in the News
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SEARCA calls for set of biotechnology regulatory policies
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SEARCA scientific journal steps up for global challenges
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SEARCA: Policy support needed for biotech
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SEARCA pushes for favorable biotechnology regulations in PH
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ASEAN farm center backs Golden Rice
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