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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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    Philippine agriculture to 2020: threats and opportunities from global trade

    Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2013
    Agriculture confronts several challenges over the decade, i.e., meeting burgeoning food requirements with limited farm land, and balancing the need to import with the provision of livelihoods. The current policy regime leans heavily toward import substitution, with supply side interventions to boost production, combined with protectionism toward sensitive products (particularly rice).
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    The structure of agricultural trade industry in developing countries

    2013
    Expansion of global trade has been heralded as a great boon for agriculture. However, benefits of such expansion has been seen by some quarters as inequitable due to the role of large agribusiness firms and conglomerates. This study synthesizes existing research on the market structure of agro-industry trade. Its key findings are as follows:
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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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    Compilation and synthesis of major agricultural value chain analysis in the Philippines

    Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2014
    This report is an output of a stock-taking of value chain studies and gap analysis for major agricultural commodities. This involves reviewing and synthesizing existing studies, particularly the ones recently completed, as well as the available road maps and master plans, for the strategic commodities relevant for selected ARC (Agrarian Reform Community) clusters.
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    A spatial integration analysis of the regional fertilizer markets in the Philippines

    Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2014
    Fertilizer, which is an important production input, holds a significant share in total cost of production for some crops. Based on the available fertilizer price data, it can be observed that price levels vary greatly across regions. To help determine whether or not this variability is alarmingly high, a spatial market integration analysis was done.
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    Competition reform in the Philippine rice sector

    Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2015
    The rice sector is regulated by the National Food Authority (NFA), with imports under a statutory monopoly. Consistent with previous studies done on the rice supply chain, a rapid appraisal finds that the domestic paddy and rice supply chain is highly competitive. Entry into import business is however severely curtailed.
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    Compliance, competitiveness and market access: a study on Indian seafood industry

    Centre for Development Studies, Kerala, India, 2010
    This study attempts to estimate the effects of the sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures in terms of trade elasticity of regulations and competitiveness of exports. In spite of the generalised acknowledgment of growing liberalization of trade between countries, there are still numerous obstacles to trade, more of the non-tariff type.

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