These two-hour lecture-fora focus on policy issues, agricultural development challenges, and science-based solutions that will equip participants to stay on top of new issues for decision-making, planning, and action.
Intended Participants
Executives and mid-level managers and professional staff of the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA)
Participation is by invitation only
Date and Venue
Every last Wednesday of July, August, September, and October 2010
DA Head Office, Quezon City, Philippines
Partners
Philippine Department of Agriculture
Ateneo School of Government (ASoG), Ateneo de Manila University
University of Asia and the Pacific School of Management (UA&P SMN)
UPecon Foundation, Inc.
Contact Person
Ms. Nova A. Ramos, Training Specialist
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tel.: (+63-49) 536 2365 to 67, local 125/417
Past DA Lecture Handouts
Date
Topic
Speaker/Institution
Oct 27
Governance, Decentralization and Local Autonomy in the Philippines: Focus on the Devolution of Agriculture [rokdownload menuitem="119" downloaditem="292" direct_download="true"]Download Handout[/rokdownload]
Alex Brillantes, Jr,Phd Professor University of the Philippines National College of Public Administration and Governance
July 28
Agriculture in the Philippine Economy: Performance, Pitfalls, and Potentials [rokdownload menuitem="119" downloaditem="218" direct_download="true"]Download handout[/rokdownload]
Dr. Cielito Habito Director, Ateneo Center for Economic Research and Development, Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)
May 26
Planting Seeds of Change: Philippines and the Climate Change Challenge [rokdownload menuitem="119" downloaditem="220" direct_download="true"]Download handout[/rokdownload]
Mr. Naderev. M. Sano Commissioner of the Climate Change Commission (CCC)
Apr 27
Choosing Leaders: Citizenship on the Line (How to Decide Your Vote for an Agri-Friendly President) [rokdownload menuitem="119" downloaditem="217" direct_download="true"]Download news article[/rokdownload]
Dr. Antonio G. M. La Viña Dean, Ateneo School of Government, Ateneo de Manila University
Mar 9
Philippine Agriculture and Fishery: Challenges, Opportunities and Global Competitiveness [rokdownload menuitem="119" downloaditem="219" direct_download="true"]Download handout[/rokdownload]
Dr. Rolando T. Dy, Ph.D. Executive Director, Center for Food and Agri Business; Dean, School of Management University of Asia and the Pacific; and Vice President, Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Fo
