Research Agencies

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishery and Natural Resources R&D Centers and Agencies International Center CIAT-International Center for Tropical Agriculture; Cali, Colombia (1967) CIMMYT-International Center for the Improvement of Maize and Wheat; Mexico City, Mexico (1966) CIP-International Potato Center; Lima, Peru (1971) ICARDA-International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas; Aleppo, Syria (1977) ICRISAT-International Crops research Institute for the Semi-arid Tropics; Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India (1972) IITA-International Institute of Tropical Agriculture; Ibadan, Nigeria (1967) IRRI-International Rice Research Institute; Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines (1960) IPGRI-International Plant Genetic Resources Institute; Rome, Italy (1974) ACIAR-Australian Center for International Agricultural Research CGIAR-Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research

Main Crops Beans, cassava, tropical forages Wheat, maize, triticale Potato, sweet potato Wheat, barley, chickpea, lentils, Pasteur legumes Sorghum, millets, chickpea, pigeon pea, ground nut Maize, cassava, cowpea, plantain, soybean, yam Rice Plant genetic resources Animal, Crop and Forestry • • • •

Sustainable production of crops, livestock, fisheries, forests and natural resources Enhancing National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) Germplasm improvement for priority crops, livestock, trees and fish Germpalsm collection

Local Agencies Department of Science and Technology Mandate • Provide central direction, leadership, and coordination of all science and technology activities in the country; and • Formulate S&T policies, programs, and projects in support of national development priorities. R&D Priorities • DOST will support R&D aimed at

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Increasing the productivity of the agricultural sector through the application of modern, efficient and appropriate technologies→enhancing competitiveness in the world market and ensuring foor security • Microelectronics, information technology and biotechnology (Biotechnology – varietal improvement of agricultural crops and the development of vaccines, pharmaceuticals and biomedical devices. Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research Nad Development (PCARRD) • Serves as the main arm of DOST in planning, evaluating, monitoring and coordinating the national research and development (R&D) programs in agriculture, forestry, environment and natural resources sectors PCARRD programs • Biotechnology • Material science • Information technology • Integrated R&D programs • Natural resources management Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology Research and Development (PCASTRD) • Priority areas: -Biotechnology -Electronics, Instrumentation and controls -material science (Electronics ceramics/ polymers) -Photonics technology -Space Technology Applications Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development (PCAMRD) Mandates of PCAMRD (executive order 128) • Formulation of strategies, policies, plans programs and projects for aquaic resources research and development; • Programming and allocation of government and external funds for aquatic resource research and development;

• Monitoring of aquatic resources research and development; and • Generation of external funds. PCAMRD major R&D thrusts • High priority flagship program: -Aquatic Technology Management and Enterprise Development (ATMED) -strategic Aquatic resources R&D Program Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development (PCIERD) • Process • Mining minerals • Food and feed • Textile • Metals and engineering • Energy

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Transportation construction environment

Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR) • mandate The Bureau coordinates and funds agricultural research and development activities, develops partnerships with local and international research organizations, strengthen institutional capabilities, manages knowledge and advocate policies towards improved governance and progressive agricultural and fishery sector. Research, Development and Extension Goals • food security • poverty alleviation and social equity • improved productivity and increased income • resource sustainability and global competitiveness National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) Mandate (ACT 4120) • promote and support of fundamental of basic research for the continuing improvement of the research capability of scientists; • Foster linkages with local and international scientific organizations for enhanced cooperation in the development and sharing of scientific information • Provide advice on problems and issues of national interest • Promote a scientific and technological culture to all sectors of society Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Priority Thrusts Across Higher Education Disciplines • Science and mathematics • Health and health-related disciplines • Engineering, maritime studies and architecture • Information technology • Humanities, social science and communication • Teacher education • Agriculture and fisheries • Industrial technology • Business and industry State, Colleges and universities (CAR) • • •

BSU Abra State Institute of Science and Technology Apayao State College

Line agencies • DA (CIARC, BPI) • DAR • DENR

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Kalinga-Apayao State College

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Ifugao State College of Agriculture and Forestry Mountain Province State Polytechnic College

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DTI

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NEDA