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March 1-15, 2001
BAR
delivers in CY 2000
by Laarni C. Anenias
 The
onset of the millennium has been a productive year for
BAR.
An analysis on the overall performance
of the Bureau's divisions showed favorable increases
in targets and accomplishments in CY 2000.
This and the detailed accomplishments
by each division and unit were reported and discussed
as the Bureau's think tanks converged in Vista del Mar,
Alaminos, Pangasinan on 28 February - 3 March 2001 for
the Annual Planning Workshop.
Highlights of Accomplishments
Majority of the Bureau's divisions recorded above-target
performances.
The increase demand of in-house publications
led to the top-rating performance of the Knowledge Products
and Services Division (KPSD). The number of distributed
copies of BAR publications such as BAR Chronicle, Information
Bulletin, Techno Calendar; and brochures, flyers, kits
and proceedings all exceeded its respective targets
by at least 100% . Moreover, the number of scientific
literature acquired reached a total of 757 far exceeding
its target of 100.
The National Programs Division (NPD) likewise
exceeded its goal with a 110% accomplishment, by establishing
23 RDE networks - two more than its target - following
the Department of Agriculture Secretary's initiatives.
Last year 16 out of the 22 NIRDEAPs formulated by the
networks were approved by the Council Extension Research
and Development for Agriculture and Fisheries (CERDAF).
NPD, through the Implementation of the
National RDE Agenda Program, reviewed 249 new proposals,
way surpassing its 150 mark and approved 161 proposals.
The Institutional Development Division
(IDD) likewise delivered well. IDD evaluated 54 degree
scholarships14 more than its target, recording an accomplishment
of 135%. Moreover, it evaluated 56 regional institutional
development grants, six more (112%) than its goal.
 The
Information and Communication Technology Division (ICTD)
performed in a similar fashion. Eleven member-institutions
of the Agriculture and Fisheries Research and Development
Information Systems (AFRDIS) were upgraded, exceeding
three from its target. ICTD similarly recorded a 120%
accomplishment in web page development, producing 38
web pages more than its 190-page target.
Aside from the assessment of the CY 200
performance, the planning workshop also covered a mandate
review of BAR and the formulation of each division's
action plan.
More Noteworthy Accomplishments
The Regional Programs Division (RPD) facilitated the
establishment and maintenance of 15 agricultural regional
RDE networks, a 100% accomplishment.
 The
Impact Evaluation and Policy Division (IEPD) recorded
a 100% accomplishment by establishing five of its target
databases of completed researches from NaRDSAF member-agencies.
IEPD organized the First CERDAF Meeting in November
2000 and the National Agriculture and Fisheries R&D
Week in October 2000.The Project Development Unit (PDU),
on the other hand, led the signing of a Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) with Winrock International to commence
the P21.5-M Pinoy Business Farmer Development Project
in October 2000. Moreover, PDU facilitated the approval
of the Corn Research Component of the Grains Sector
Development Program, a five-year project supported through
a loan with the Asian Development Bank and the Philippine
government.
The Public and International Relations
Division (PIRD) likewise organized a major event, the
signing of a memorandum of understanding between the
Bureau and Thailand's Department of Agriculture in September
2000.
Support services staffs such as the Internal
Control Unit, Administrative Division and Financial
Management Division were similarly commended for contributing
to the Bureau's overall performance.
The Planning and Monitoring, and Evaluation
Unit (PMEU) organized and facilitated the workshop.
March 1-15 2001 Articles: ::
BAR
delivers in CY 2000
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ERP
reappointed as BAR director
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Irrigation
and drainage RDE agenda
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BAR to support FIDA in reorienting its R&D focus
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ACAP
holds biennial convention
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BAR awards P1.5M in publication grant to MSI scientist
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BAR to hold first quarter meeting of RIARCs
::: More March 2001 articles :::
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