Research Studies
SEARCA coordinates and facilitates implementation of research studies, which are regional and subregional 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 SEARCA's strategic thrusts.
Active Projects
- ProjectGeographical FocusFunding AgencyDuration
Measuring the Cost and Affordability of a Healthy Diet in Cambodia, Nepal, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka
- Active
- 2026-184
- Research Studies
- Cambodia, Nepal, Philippines, and Sri Lanka
- 01 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Cambodia, Nepal, Philippines, and Sri LankaFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations01 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026Landscape Analysis on School Meals Programmes Implemented by ASEAN Member States
- Active
- 2025-182
- Research Studies
- Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam
- 01 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026
Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and VietnamWorld Food Programme01 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2026Ensuring Inclusiveness, Sustainability, and Efficiency of Food System Transformation in the ASEAN and BIMSTEC Countries (ATMI II)
- Active
- 2025-171
- Research Studies
- Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal
- 10 Oct 2025 – 28 Feb 2028
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and NepalInternational Food Policy Research Institute10 Oct 2025 – 28 Feb 2028Strengthening the Enabling Environment for the Development and Uptake of Modern Agricultural Biotechnology (SEED Project)
- Active
- 2025-167
- Research Studies
- Philippines
- 01 Sep 2025 – 01 Sep 2026
PhilippinesDepartment of Agriculture - Bureau of Agricultural Research01 Sep 2025 – 01 Sep 2026Identification and Analysis of Land Use, Land Use Change, and Forestry in the ASEAN Region
- Active
- 2025-183
- Research Studies
- Cambodia, Philippines, and Thailand
- 01 Aug 2025 – 31 Mar 2026
Cambodia, Philippines, and ThailandDeutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH01 Aug 2025 – 31 Mar 2026ASEAN Partnership for Sustainable Aquaculture
- Active
- 2025-180
- Research Studies
- Philippines
- 08 Jul 2025 – 30 Nov 2027
PhilippinesFrench Agricultural Research Center for International Development08 Jul 2025 – 30 Nov 2027Participatory Action Research on Integrating the School-plus-Home Garden cum Biodiversity Enhancement and Enterprise for the Improvement of Agricultural Technology Parks (ATPs) and Mini-ATPs in Cambodia
- Active
- 2024-154
- Research Studies
- Cambodia
- 01 May 2024 – 30 Jun 2026
Cambodia- SEARCA
- Center of Excellence on Sustainable Agricultural Intensification and Nutrition (CE SAIN), Royal University of Agriculture, Cambodia
01 May 2024 – 30 Jun 2026Aquaculture Adaptation to Climate Change in Southeast Asia
- Completed
- 2024-152
- Research Studies
- Cambodia and Philippines
- 01 May 2024 – 04 May 2026
Cambodia and PhilippinesInternational Institute of Rural Reconstruction01 May 2024 – 04 May 2026
Completed Projects
- ProjectGeographical FocusFunding AgencyDuration
Development of the Coconut Industry Growth Areas in the Province of Quezon
- Completed
- 2025-100
- Research Studies
- Philippines
- 21 Nov 2022 – 30 Jun 2025
PhilippinesSoutheast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture21 Nov 2022 – 30 Jun 2025School-plus-Home Gardens cum Biodiversity Enhancement Enterprise (SHGBEE) Project in Busuanga Island, Palawan
- Completed
- 2023-121
- Research Studies
- Philippines
- 01 Sep 2023 – 30 Jun 2025
PhilippinesSoutheast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture01 Sep 2023 – 30 Jun 2025Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in Gender - Sensitive Food Systems Transformation Asia
- Completed
- 2024-153
- Research Studies
- Cambodia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam
- 01 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 2024
Cambodia; Indonesia; Pakistan; Philippines; Sri Lanka; VietnamFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations01 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 2024School Edible Landscaping for Entrepreneurship
- Completed
- 2022-110
- Research Studies
- Philippines
- 27 Sep 2022 – 30 Dec 2024
Philippines- Synergy Group Operations, Inc.
- SEARCA
27 Sep 2022 – 30 Dec 2024Documenting linkages between farmers and the tourism industry in Asia and the Pacific
- Completed
- 2024-155
- Research Studies
- 09 Oct 2024 – 09 Oct 2024
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations09 Oct 2024 – 09 Oct 2024Bridging and Upgrading the Mechanisms and Pathways for the Uptake of Biotech
- Completed
- 2022-099
- Research Studies
- Philippines
- 16 Oct 2023 – 16 Oct 2023
PhilippinesDepartment of Agriculture - Biotechnology Program Office16 Oct 2023 – 16 Oct 2023IFS-SEARCA Mentorship Program for Advanced Grants
- Completed
- Research Studies
- 2020 – 2023
2020 – 2023FarmerTalk: Development of Information, Education, and Communication materials highlighting biotech contributions to farmer success
- Completed
- 2021-096
- Research Studies
- Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam
- 15 Dec 2021 – 31 Mar 2023
Indonesia; Philippines; VietnamCropLife Asia15 Dec 2021 – 31 Mar 2023Know The Science: Strengthening Biotech Links
- Completed
- 2022-098
- Research Studies
- Philippines
- 01 Mar 2022 – 28 Feb 2023
Philippines- Department of Agriculture - Biotechnology Program Office
- Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture
01 Mar 2022 – 28 Feb 2023A Series of Activities in the Framework of the UN Decade of Family Farming (Activity 2)
- Completed
- Research Studies
- Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao-PDR, Philippines, and Thailand
- 25 Oct 2021 – 31 Dec 2022
Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao-PDR; Philippines; ThailandFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations25 Oct 2021 – 31 Dec 2022
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