Briefs and Notes

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.

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2011

Achieving Greater Food Security in Asia through Improved Information Network

Mercedita A. Sombilla

Policy Briefs 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 Briefs 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 Briefs 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 Briefs 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 Briefs 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 Briefs Vol. 2010 No. 3

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2010

Institutions and Social Capital Approach to Promote Agricultural Productivity

Rosemarie G. Edillon

Policy Briefs Vol. 2010 No. 2

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2010

Rebuilding Myanmar's Agriculture after Cyclone Nargis

Khin Oo and Theingi Myint

Policy Briefs 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 Briefs Vol. 2009 No. 8

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2009

CURE Approach amidst Rice Crisis and Changing Climate

Gelia T. Castillo

Policy Briefs Vol. 2009 No. 7

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2009

Minimizing Arsenic in Fruits and Vegetables in Cambodia

Davin Uy and Sok Chea Hak

Policy Briefs Vol. 2009 No. 6

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2009

Do We Need College Graduates in Agriculture?

Leonardo A. Lanzona, Jr.

Policy Briefs Vol. 2009 No. 5

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2009

How India and Thailand are Stretching Incomes by Integrating Rubber into their Farming Systems

P.K. Viswanathan

Policy Briefs Vol. 2009 No. 4

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2009

Biofuels in Asia: An Analysis of Sustainability Options

Lorna M. Calumpang

Policy Briefs Vol. 2009 No. 3

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2009

Restructuring Economy to Reduce Pollution in Southeast Asia and China

Zhang Shiqiu

Policy Briefs Vol. 2009 No. 2

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2009

Fishing for Livelihood across Generations, across Asia

Roehlano Briones

Policy Briefs Vol. 2009 No. 1

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2008

From Regulation to Promotion: A Policy Challenge for Philippine Biofuel Regulators

Rafael L. Coscolluela

Policy Briefs Vol. 2008 No. 9

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2008

Can We Decouple GDP Growth from Environmental Deterioration?

Percy Sajise

Policy Briefs Vol. 2008 No. 8

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2008

Flood- and Typhoon-Proofing Communities: Learning from the Vietnam Experience

Lorna M. Calumpang

Policy Briefs Vol. 2008 No. 7

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2008

Tropical Forests and Climate Change Mitigation

Rodel D. Lasco

Policy Briefs Vol. 2008 No. 6

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