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FY 2025/2026–2029/2030

SEARCA 12th Five-Year Development Plan

Framed by Sustainable Transformation of Agricultural Systems through Innovation in Southeast Asia (SUSTAIN Southeast Asia), SEARCA's 12th Five-Year Development Plan charts a progressive path for agri-food system transformation.

Sixty Years of
Transforming Agriculture

For 60 years, SEARCA has advanced solutions that improve livelihoods, food systems, and resilience in Southeast Asia—by turning knowledge and innovation into real-world impact for people and communities.

11

SEAMEO Member Countries

5,365

Capacity Building

825

Research Projects and Publications

395

Partners and Collaborators

Opportunities

Graduate Scholarships

Through its graduate scholarships, SEARCA endeavors to cultivate a new generation of leaders and professionals to drive sustained transformation and innovation within Southeast Asian agricultural systems.

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Grants Program

From seed fund for impactful research to travel support for international engagement, from professorial chairs to innovation pilots, SEARCA grants ignite the potential of Southeast Asia's brightest minds to translate insights to real-world outcomes.

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Training for Development

Since the 1970s, SEARCA has been offering a range of short-term training programs and executive programs designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals in agriculture and rural development.

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Ongoing Call for Applications

Advance your professional and academic journey by applying for our ongoing scholarships, grants, specialized learning events, and other opportunities designed to empower the next generation of agricultural leaders in Southeast Asia.

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Publications

SEARCA puts forward the relevance of disseminating agricultural research findings to its stakeholders.

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Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development (AJAD)

AJAD is the international refereed journal of SEARCA. It promotes greater awareness of the latest findings in research, state-of-the-art technologies, new methodologies, and policy concerns in inclusive and sustainable agricultural and rural development.

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News and Events

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SEARCA TrAInS 2026 equips 19 research and extension professionals to advance agricultural innovation systems

Addressing the complex challenges facing Southeast Asia's agriculture sector will require more than new technologies or scientific breakthroughs. It will require stronger agricultural innovation systems (AIS), ones that are capable of fostering collaboration, accelerating innovation, and supporting sustainable agricultural transformation amid dynamic global conditions.

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Where We Work

For nearly six decades, SEARCA has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the 11 SEAMEO Member Countries in championing sustainable agricultural and rural development across Southeast Asia.