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Agriculture and Fishery Policy Research Unit (AFPRU)

Functions

Implements/coordinates with researchers/scientists of leading state universities and colleges (SUCs) and other concerned institutions in the conduct of research impact assessments and policy research pertaining to agriculture and fisheries;
Collects and processes primary/secondary data and information, monitors and evaluates the country’s agriculture/fisheries situation including; market issues, and provides recommendations on the development of comprehensive strategies addressing emerging problems and concerns;
Formulates policy recommendations on scientific innovations and technology use to help promote the goals of the Department of Agriculture;
Provides management data, information and knowledge as decision-support in strengthening research impact on agriculture and fisheries development;
Reviews, identifies, and analyzes problems/weaknesses of relevant national policies and presents recommendations on how to take advantage of opportunities;
Serves as Secretariat to the Council on Extension, Research and Development in Agriculture and Fisheries (CERDAF) and to the Research and Development Management Committee (RDMC).

Braulio B. Tamayo - Head
Jude Ray P. Laguna - Technical Support
Benjamin Gerodias - Technical Assistant

E-mail: afpru@bar.gov.ph
Phone: +63 02 928-8624 local nos: 1013, 2311, 3321
Telefax: +63 02 920-0235