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Agriculture and Fisheries Financing Program (AFFP): why a second look at its implementing guidelines is a must
Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2015The Philippines Agriculture and Fisheries Financing Program (AFFP) is a PHP 1 billion flexible credit facility that is intended for farmers and fisherfolk who are nonagrarian reform beneficiaries and are engaged in priority commodities identified by the Department of Agriculture in the 20 poorest provinces of the country.DocumentDealing with the soaring price of rice
Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2008Rice is a critical item in the diet of the poor in the Philippines. This policy note traces the root of the country's rice price situation, analysing the government's response and offering insights and suggestions on what should be done.DocumentAddressing policy issues and constraints in agricultural diversification: the potential contribution of the fruits and vegetables subsector
Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2008The fruits and vegetables subsector is a dynamic component of Philippine agriculture and has the potential of fully contributing to the diversification of the agriculture sector. But similar to the agriculture sector as a whole, its full development is stymied by a set of certain policy issues.DocumentRice policy reforms in the Philippines: a political economy perspective
Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2002Globalisation and influence of international institutions, in combination with domestic economic realities and politics, are reshaping the food security policy and strategy of various countries, including the Philippines.DocumentExport credit capacity building and export industry promotion for the Dominican Republic
Korea Development Institute, 2014Based on the surveyed demand of the Dominican government, four specific topics under the main title of “Export Credit Capacity Building and Export Industry Promotion with the Dominican Republic” were chosen and are covered in this report:DocumentInnovations in financing food security
Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2010Food production will have to increase by 70% in 2050 to keep up with a global population that is projected to grow from 6 billion to 9 billion (UN, 2009). Given the physical and environmental constraints on increasing land and water use for food production and other economic activities, agricultural productivity will have to substantially improve to meet increasing demand for food.DocumentCrop isurance: security for farmers and agricultural stakeholders in the face of seasonal climate variability
Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2009Crop insurance is a risk management tool designed to even out agricultural risks and address the consequences of natural disasters to make losses more bearable, especially to the marginalized farmers. In the Philippines, the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) implements and manages the government program on agricultural insurance.DocumentThe impact of infrastructure on agricultural productivity
Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2012Recent literature indicates the significant role played by rural infrastructure in improving agricultural productivity in developing economies.DocumentUse of the Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF) by the Department of Agriculture
Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2012The Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF) is an ongoing loan and grant program in the Philippines for agriculture and fisheries. From the start of its actual implementation in 2000 up to the present, it has been plagued by numerous problems which significantly derailed the attainment of its objectives.DocumentRapid appraisal of the Postharvest Facilities Projects in the Philippines
Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2015The Philippine government's postharvest loss reduction programs entail significant investments (manpower, facilities, and equipment) and their impacts need evaluating.Pages