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2021 SOLVE Webinar Series

SEARCA is dedicated to the sustainable transformation of agricultural systems through innovation across Southeast Asia. We champion excellence in agricultural and rural development (ARD) by delivering impactful services and fostering innovative practices for a rapidly changing world. The SEARCA Online Learning and Virtual Engagements (SOLVE) is a dynamic platform that shares practical, on-the-ground ARD innovations with a broad audience.

Priority Topics

Our priority topics focus on tangible impacts that address critical challenges in agriculture. We seek discussions that highlight how on-ground initiatives have led to:

  • Increased farmers' income
  • Improved food security and nutrition
  • Greater climate resilience of agricultural systems
  • Empowered farmers, farmer groups, and agricultural stakeholders and their institutions

Past Webinars

23 Nov 2021

Special Webinar: Nature-based Solutions: Working with nature to help address some of society's most pressing challenges

Speakers: Mr. Raphael Glemet; Ms. Maeve Nightingale; Dr. Andrew Wyatt; and Mr. Nasrudin A. Buisan, EnP
24 Nov 2021

37th Webinar: SOLVE Leadership Challenges: Redefining Effective Leaders for Tomorrow

Speakers: Dr. Tin Htut; Dr. Emerlinda Roman; and Dr. Howarth Bouis
20 Oct 2021
8 Sep 2021

35th Webinar: SOLVE Public Info-sufficiency on Genome-edited Crops

Speakers: Dr. Carl Ramage and Dr. Saturnina Halos
11 Aug 2021

34th Webinar: SOLVE Gaps in the Agri-Food System: Promoting Youth Inclusion and Innovation

Speakers: Dr. Wannasiri Wannasupchue; Ms. Louise Emmanuelle Mabulo; and Mr. Jim Leandro Cano
23 Jun 2021

32nd Webinar: SOLVE Value Chain Disruptions: Change Leadership in the Agri-food Industry

Speakers: Ms. Ma. Gisela H. Tiongson; Mr. Ronald Mascariñas; and Ms. Ana Margarita Hontiveros Malvar
9 Jun 2021

31st Webinar: SOLVE Agriculture Dissonance: Setting Directions through Change Leadership

Speakers: Dr. Dennis Garrity; Dr. Dindo Campilan; and Ms. Jade Dyson
26 May 2021
12 May 2021
28 Apr 2021
14 Apr 2021
24 Mar 2021
19 Mar 2021

Special Webinar: SOLVE Barriers for Women in Agriculture: Inclusive Opportunities to Support Agri-Entrepreneurship

Speakers: Dr. Alessandro Goglio; Dr. Nerlita Manalili; Ms. Catherine Brillantes-Turvill; and Ms. Chen Reyes-Mencias, EnP
10 Mar 2021

25th Webinar: SOLVE Barriers to Agricultural Finance: Access, Innovations, and Inclusivity

Speakers: Ms. Ellen Joyce Suficiencia; Mr. Virginio Jamon; and Ms. Joyce Mojica Bengo
17 Feb 2021

23rd Webinar: SOLVE Livestock Diseases and Zoonoses: How Secure are Biosecurity Measures?

Speakers: Dr. Anthony Bucad; Dr. Tamsin Barnes; and Dr. Richard Kock
27 Jan 2021

22nd Webinar: SOLVE Food Insecurity through Efficient and Innovative Seed Systems

Speakers: Dr. Siang Hee Tan; Dr. Mary Ann Sayoc; and Mr. Ruel Gesmundo
13 Jan 2021

21st Webinar: SOLVE Food and Nutrition Insecurity through Biofortification

Speakers: Dr. Howarth Bouis; Dr. Martin Parreno; and Dr. Rey Ordonio

What is SOLVE?

SOLVE is a key initiative committed to ensuring vital agricultural knowledge and actions directly benefit farmers, farmer groups, and other stakeholders across Southeast Asia. SOLVE achieves this by leveraging technology-mediated platforms like Facebook and Zoom to provide an accessible avenue for sharing concrete, innovative approaches aligned with SEARCA's development agenda. This platform makes it easy for diverse agricultural stakeholders in the region to learn, connect, and ultimately contribute to a more sustainable future.

Objectives of the SOLVE Webinar Series

The primary objective of the SOLVE Webinar Series is to share knowledge on concrete, innovative ARD actions that directly benefit farmers, farmer groups, and other agricultural stakeholders and their institutions using online platforms. Specifically, SOLVE aims to:

  1. Host seminars featuring practitioners of ARD innovations to share their experiences.
  2. Encourage participation from farmers to increase awareness of implemented agricultural technologies and innovations.
  3. Build a community of practitioners (CoPs) focused on ARD innovations in Southeast Asia.

How SOLVE Works

SOLVE features experienced practitioners who are adept at the actual implementation of specific technologies and innovations related to ARD.
SOLVE sessions are conducted using technology-mediated platforms like Zoom. Sessions are broadcast live and recordings are subsequently posted on SEARCA's various social media platforms.
Each session runs for 45 minutes to one hour, depending on speaker availability.
Speakers are requested to prepare 10-13 slides and present for approximately 15 minutes, followed by an open forum.
Participants are strongly encouraged to ask questions and contact speakers for further discussion.

Partner with SOLVE!

SEARCA is actively seeking partnerships with government institutions, corporations, universities, civic organizations, and individuals who recognize the potential of SOLVE. If you're interested in:

  • Hosting a session or series of sessions
  • Serving as a resource speaker
  • Suggesting the next SOLVE topic

Please contact Dr. Nova Ramos at .