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  The internalization of science and technology in the earlier stage of economic development in South Korea

  Korea Development Institute, 2013

  This report, produced as part of Sout Korea's Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP) studies how science and technology emerged as one of the overriding tools in the beginning of economic development in South Korea, leading to the national institutionalization of science and technology.
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  Agricultural extension system in Korea: lessons from 1962 to 1997

  Korea Development Institute, 2014

  The purpose of this report is to share the successful lessons and experiences of agricultural technology development and the Agriculture Extension System (AES) in Korea with many developing countries. This report analyses and explains the cases of the Rural Development Administration (RDA) that is responsible for Korean AES, especially focusing on food crops.
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  Determinants of locating R&D activity in the Philippines: policy implications

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2010

  Research and development (R&D) is an important resource for sustained economic growth. New knowledge created by a firm has spillover effects that improve the productivity of other firms and even other sectors. This is the heart of endogenous growth theory.
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  Incorporating regional rice production models in rice importation simulation models: a stochastic programming approach

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2009

  In the Philippines, importation has remained as one of the most feasible options for the government to meet the growing demand for rice. It is thus imperative for the government to develop a strategy that would ensure adequate supply and minimum importation costs. One of the critical factors in import decisionmaking is rice production.
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  Scenarios and options for productivity growth in Philippine agriculture: an application of the Agricultural Multimarket Model for Policy Evaluation (AMPLE)

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2010

  Sustaining and accelerating agricultural growth remains a development imperative in view of persistent rural poverty and emerging threats to food security. While growth can be achieved by expansion of agricultural area and input intensification, growth through improvement in productivity is a promising option. However, productivity growth appears to be a relatively low priority for policy.
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  Coconut program area research planning and prioritization

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2000

  The coconut industry is one of Philipines' major pillars in employment generation and foreign exchange earnings. However, local production problems, the expansion in coconut hectarage of neighboring countries, and recent developments in biotechnology research on other competing crops that have high lauric oil content might affect its long-term sustainability and viability.
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  Results of the 2009 Survey of Innovation Activities (SIA)

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2011

  In this paper, results of the 2009 Survey of Innovation Activities are described and discussed. The term innovation, traditionally associated with research and development, has evolved to mean the implementation of new or significantly improved goods and services, production process, marketing, or organizational methods in a firm.
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  Interregional trade of high-value fruits and vegetables: issues on transport and shipping

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2012

  The study focuses on the transport of vegetable and fruit produce from Mindanao, a major food producing area, to particular regions in Luzon and Visayas to meet increasing market demands. The estimated gravity model showed the key determinants of interregional trade. Economic growth in both sending and recipient regions is necessary for interregional trade to flourish.
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  Assessment of prospective impact of fruits and vegetables research at the industry level in the Philippines: the case of the ACIAR-PCAARRD horticulture project

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2012

  The fruits and vegetables subsector shows great dynamism despite lack of government support compared to other subsectors within agriculture. To further realize the potential of the fruits and vegetables sector, one promising instrument is investment in research and development (R&D).
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  Market structure and distribution of benefits from agricultural exports: the case of the Philippine Mango Industry

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2013

  To illuminate the role of agro-export industry in inclusive growth, this case study on Philippine mango focuses on the role of market structure in the distribution of export benefits. It is based on review of industry trends and related studies, open-ended interviews of key informants, and structured interviews of respondents situated along the value chain.

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