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    The Philippine National Innovation System: structure and characteristics

    Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2003
    Industrial development requires technological capability in industry. National innovation system is anchored on the theory that industrial development requires technological capability in industry, and that exploitation of technology is most critical at the firm level.
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    The effects of the five percent uniform tariff on agriculture

    Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 1997
    Despite commitments to the WTO and the AFTA, many agricultural commodities continue to enjoy protection in the form of tariffs and quotas. Still, the sector has performed dismally relative to other countries. Using tariffs alone, corn producers possess comparative advantage under the 5 per cent uniform tariff rate. However, using import prices, they become uncompetitive.
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    Assessment of tariff reform in the 1990s

    Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 1997
    Assessment of trade reforms in the 1990s suggests achievement of considerable progress in tariff simplification and improvement in international competitiveness. The same observation, however, cannot be claimed on reforms resulting to a uniform pattern of protection across sectors.
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    Philippine agriculture's institutional structure of governance: A critique

    Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 1997
    This paper aims to analyse the institutional issues affecting the cost and effectiveness of governance of the agriculture, natural resource and environment sectors in the Philippines. What direction institutional reforms should take is proposed.
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    Philippine irrigation development: Overview, determinants, and policy issues

    Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 1995
    This paper analyzes the policy issues in irrigation development in the Philippines by adopting an integrated framework. Policy design regarding project selection, design and construction, operation, maintenance, cost recovery and administration are examined. The paper concludes that irrigation is a key element for increasing food productivity and self-sufficiency.
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    Agriculture and nutrition in India: mapping evidence to pathways

    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2014
    In India, progress against undernutrition has been slow. Given its importance for income generation, improving diets, care practices, and maternal health, the agriculture sector is widely regarded as playing an important role in accelerating the reduction in undernutrition.
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    Spotlight on publications: extractive industries and land use

    Evidence and Lessons from Latin America, 2012
    Questions about land use are inextricably related to decisions about where and how to engage in extractive industry activities.
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    Learning From the Past: Framing of Undernutrition in India Since Independence and Its Links to Agriculture

    Leveraging Agriculture for Nutrition in South Asia, 2016
    Understanding policy debates from the past can help to explain and address the challenges of today. Agriculture can play an important role in the reduction of undernutrition in India. However, the nutrition-enhancing potential of agriculture remains underused.
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    Philippine agricultural research and development: Issues and policy implications

    Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 1995
    Despite the major contribution of agricultural sector to the Philippine economy, it has been performing dismally since the 1980s. This has been attributed to limited technological progress, inefficiencies in resource allocation and limited infrastructure development. This paper focuses on the reasons behind the limited technological progress in the Philippines.
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    Spotlight on publications: smallholder farmers and rural development

    Evidence and Lessons from Latin America, 2013
    The publications presented in this overview represent some of the key resources dealing with a variety of issues related to rural development and small-scale farming in Latin America. The selected publications focus on: Market Access ; Territorial Development ; Rural Development ; Agricultural Productivity ; Reality of Smallholder Farmers ; and Land Use and Rights .

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