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.

86 records found.

2010
For Hog and Poultry Industries, Trade Liberalization
may not be that Bad

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

Tropical Forests and Climate Change Mitigation

Rodel D. Lasco
Policy Briefs Vol. 2008 No. 6
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2008
Bridging the Science Gap in Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) Policies

Bridging the Science Gap in Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) Policies

Ramon A. Razal
Policy Briefs Vol. 2008 No. 5
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2008
Playing the Same Tune: Harmonizing Biotechnology Regulations Across Southeast Asia

Playing the Same Tune: Harmonizing Biotechnology Regulations Across Southeast Asia

Carlo G. Custodio, Jr.
Policy Briefs Vol. 2008 No. 4
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2008
Creating Funding Opportunities for Upland Development through CB-EPWS

Creating Funding Opportunities for Upland Development through CB-EPWS

Tonie O. Balangue
Policy Briefs Vol. 2008 No. 3
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2008
Philippine Environment and Climate Change: An Assessment of Policies and their Impacts

Philippine Environment and Climate Change: An Assessment of Policies and their Impacts

Rodel D. Lasco, Roberta Gerpacio, Patricia Ann J. Sanchez, and Rafaela Jane P. Delfino
Policy Briefs Vol. 2008 No. 2
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