Discussion Paper Series

The SEARCA Discussion Papers are scholarly papers that aim to share knowledge on new thinking/concepts, initiatives, proposals or recommendations, and research studies/projects. It aims to elicit discussion among scholars, specialists and practitioners on a specific field of interest. Authors present their discussion papers in their personal capacity, and they express their own opinions in these papers without necessarily representing SEARCA. These papers have not necessarily undergone a peer review process.

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2025

Demystifying Climate Adaptation Finance for Rural Agricultural Communities: The Case of the People’s Survival Fund in the Philippines

Rhomir S. Yanquiling

DPS Vol. 2025 No. 3

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2025

Small-Scale Fisheries of Davao Gulf and Impacts of the Closed Fishing Season Implementation

Edison D. Macusi and Erna S. Macusi

DPS Vol. 2025 No. 2

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2025

Do Free Trade Agreements Spur Agricultural Trade and Promote Greater Integration? An Empirical Analysis of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement

Paul Neilmer Feliciano and Manuel Leonard Albis

DPS Vol. 2025 No. 1

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2023

Prospects of Nanotechnology in Indonesia’s Food and Agriculture Sector: From Laboratory to Industry

Achmad Solikhin, Achmad Fachruddin, Baskoro Pakusadewo, Tegar Kurniawan, and Venkatachalam Anbumozhi

DPS Vol. 2023 No. 1

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2022

Livelihood Vulnerability and Adaptability of Coastal Communities to Saltwater Intrusion and Droughts in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta

Dang Minh Man, Nguyen Van Kien, Tran Duc Dung, Trinh Phuoc Nguyen, and Trinh Van Vu Lin

DPS Vol. 2021 No. 4

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2022

Assessment of Traditional Rice-Based Farming Systems for Adaptation to Climate Change in the Mekong Delta

Le Thanh Phong, Truong Ngoc Thuy, Pham Duy Tien, Lam Quoc Phuong, Le Thi Phuong Dong, Pham Tran Lan Phuong, Vo Van Oc, Vo Phu Qui, and Nguyen Van Kien

DPS Vol. 2021 No. 3

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2021

The Islanders Small-Scale Fishermen Adaptation toward Climate Change Impacts in Malaysia

Asnarulkhadi Abu Samah, Hayrol Azril Mohamed Shaffril, and Jeffrey Lawrence D'Silva

DPS Vol. 2021 No. 2

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2021

Gender Roles and Relationships: Khmer Ethnic Minority Women’s Participation in Water Management

Nguyen Van Thai and Pham Tran Lan Phuong

DPS Vol. 2021 No. 1

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2020

Assessment of Impacts of Climate Change in Fisheries and Agriculture in the Coastal Area of Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam

Mac Nhu Binh, Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy, and Truong Van Dan

DPS Vol. 2019 No. 3

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2020

Developing Indicators for Evaluating Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices in Vietnam

Dang Kim Khoi, Nguyen Thi Tam Ninh, Doan Minh Thu, Vu Thi Bich Ngoc, Pham Duc Thinh, Do Huy Thiep, and Nguyen Phuong Anh

DPS Vol. 2019 No. 4

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2020

The Use of Nano-chitosan as Biofungicide Against Phytophthora capsici on Four Chili Cultivars in West Java, Indonesia for Sustainable Agro-industry Applications

Fenny Martha Dwivany, Rizkita R. Esyanti, Husna Nugrahapraja, and Ronny Martien

DPS Vol. 2019 No. 2

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2019

Local Balinese Seeds Preservation Project

Gusti Ayu Komang Sri Mahayuni

DPS Vol. 2019 No. 1

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2019

Community-Based Approach to Sustainable Stingless Beekeeping in Sorsogon, Philippines

Maria Dulce Jovillano-Mostoles

DPS Vol. 2018 No. 4

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2018

Enhancing the Marketing Capacity of Agricultural Cooperatives in Hoa Vang District, Da Nang City, Vietnam

Xuan Quach, Tien Du, Lien Pham, and Hai Ho

DPS Vol. 2018 No. 3

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2018

Contexts, Challenges, and Opportunities for Agrobiodiversity Mainstreaming, Conservation, and Sustainable Use in Southeast Asia

Wayne Nelles

DPS Vol. 2018 No. 2

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2018

Competency Certification for Agricultural Workers in Southeast Asia

Bernie S. Justimbaste and Edwin P. Bacani

DPS Vol. 2018

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2018

Scaling Up Agroforestry Promotion for Sustainable Development of Selected Smallholder Farmers in the Philippines

Reynaldo A. Comia, Leila D. Landicho, Romnick S. Baliton, Rowena Ezpranza D. Cabahug, and Roselyn F. Paelmo

DPS Vol. 2017 No. 4

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2018

Effect of Microcrystalline Cellulose Reinforcement on Mechanical and Water Barrier Properties of Sugar Palm Starch Biocomposite Films

Mohd Sapuan Salit

DPS Vol. 2018 No. 1

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2018

The Rice Economy and the Role of Policy in Southeast Asia

Roehlano M. Briones

DPS Vol. 2017 No. 3

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2018

Developing a KM System: SEARCA's Experience

Maria Celeste H. Cadiz, Mariliza V. Ticsay, Maria Monina Cecilia A. Villena, and Nova A. Ramos

DPS Vol. 2017

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