Briefs and Notes

Policy Brief Series

SEARCA's Policy Brief Series 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.

80 records found.

2013

Adoption of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in the Philippines: Challenges, issues, and policy imperatives

Agnes T. Banzon, Loida E. Mojica, and Angela A. Cielo

Policy Brief Vol. 2013 No. 1

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2013

Legislative Actions and Operational Reforms toward a Smuggling-free Agriculture Industry in the Philippines

SEARCA and DA-BAR

Policy Brief Vol. 2013

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2012

Managing Mine Spoil through Bioremediation Efforts

Marissa Parao

Policy Brief Vol. 2012 No. 3

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2012

Landslide Occurences in the Philippines: Contributing Factors and Implications to Local Governance

Beatriz Cuevas Jadina

Policy Brief Vol. 2012 No. 2

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2012

Pangasius Quality Management and Market Access in the Mekong River Delta, Vietnam

Le Nguyen Doan Khoi

Policy Brief Vol. 2012 No. 1

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2011

The Approach towards Development of Effective Land Use and Management

Nguyen Kim Loi

Policy Brief Vol. 2011 No. 6

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2011

Impacts of an Early Education Intervention on Students' Learning Achievement

Futoshi Yamauchi, Yanyan Liu, Violy Cordova, Fe Gascon, Juliet Abunyawan, and Felisberta Sanchez

Policy Brief Vol. 2011 No. 5

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2011

Improving Food Security Through Community-based Seed Systems in the Rainfed Rice Areas of Asia

Digna O. Manzanilla, Rosa Fe D. Hondrade, Casiana M. Vera Cruz, and David E. Johnson

Policy Brief Vol. 2011 No. 4

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2011

Tropical Marine Microalgae for Biodiesel Production

Zeily Nurachman

Policy Brief Vol. 2011 No. 3

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2011

Simulating the Hydraulic Effects of Climate Change on Ground Water Resources Using a Numerical Ground Water Model

Victor B. Ella

Policy Brief Vol. 2011 No. 2

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2011

Achieving Greater Food Security in Asia through Improved Information Network

Mercedita A. Sombilla

Policy Brief Vol. 2011 No. 1

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2010

Developing "Climate-ready" Rice to Safeguard Livelihoods in the Fragile Ecosystems

Digna O. Manzanilla and David E. Johnson

Policy Brief Vol. 2010 No. 7

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2010

Food Security under Climate Risk: Conservation Farming and Upland Corn in the Philippines

Agnes C. Rola and Asa Jose U. Sajise

Policy Brief Vol. 2010 No. 6

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2010

Forging Alliances toward Better Coastal Resource Management in the Philippines: The Case of Banate Bay

Agustin Arcenas, Joseph Capuno, and Alice Joan Ferrer

Policy Brief Vol. 2010 No. 5

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2010

For Hog and Poultry Industries, Trade Liberalization may not be that Bad

Liborio S. Cabanilla, U-Primo Rodriguez, and Antonio Jesus Quilloy

Policy Brief Vol. 2010 No. 4

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2010

Indigenous Food Plants (IFPs) for Increased Food Sufficiency in Ilocos Norte, Philippines

Menisa A. Antonio, Rodel T. Utrera, Epifania O. Agustin, Dionisio L. Jamias, Araceli J. Badar, and Miriam E. Pascua

Policy Brief Vol. 2010 No. 3

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2010

Institutions and Social Capital Approach to Promote Agricultural Productivity

Rosemarie G. Edillon

Policy Brief Vol. 2010 No. 2

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2010

Rebuilding Myanmar's Agriculture after Cyclone Nargis

Khin Oo and Theingi Myint

Policy Brief Vol. 2010 No. 1

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2009

Japan's Agenda after COP15: Forget Numerical Targets, Give the World a Framework

Akihiro Sawa

Policy Brief Vol. 2009 No. 8

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2009

CURE Approach amidst Rice Crisis and Changing Climate

Gelia T. Castillo

Policy Brief Vol. 2009 No. 7

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