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May 1-15, 2001
Farmers, private sector renew ties with BAR
by Thea Kristina M. Pabuayon
 Stakeholders
in the agriculture and fisheries industry renewed their
commitment to support the Bureau of Agricultural Research
(BAR) in its effort to improve the country's R&D
coordination and management. This commitment is strengthened
by the launching of new initiatives for private sector
participation as well as projects for farmers and other
industry players.The launching of new projects was held
during the 2001 Annual Farmers/Fisherfolk Industry Advisory
Committee-National Team Leaders' (FIAC-NTL) Planning-Workshop
held at the Bureau of Soils and Water Management, Visayas
Avenue, Quezon City on May 16.
According to BAR's top officials, the
activity firmly establishes the role of the private
sector in RDE planning and implementation. It is hoped
that through their participation, BAR can develop programs
and projects specifically suited to the needs and priorities
of the industry.
The participants were updated on the status
of the Research, Development, and Extension (RDE) programs
on high impact projects. They also finalized the FIAC
and network plan of activities, redefined the FIAC's
roles and responsibilities and formulated new FIAC R&D
partnership modalities.
Aside from key figures in major private
firms, other participants included national network
team leaders, university presidents, directors of research
institutions, members of the Senior Scientists Advisory
Committee (SSAC). DA Secretary Leonardo Q. Montemayor
was the guest of honor.
The participation of the private sector
in the planning, review, and implementation of R&D
programs was institutionalized through the creation
of the FIAC. As FIAC members, they participate in drafting
the National Integrated RDE Agenda and Programs (NIRDEAPs)
by reviewing the network's program before it is submitted
to the SSAC for technical evaluation.
The NIRDEAP is a five-year RDE program
of a specific commodity or discipline, which is duly
approved by the Council for Extension, Research and
Development for Agriculture and Fisheries for adoption
by the National Research and Development System for
Agriculture and Fisheries.
Specifically, the FIAC performs the following
duties: assist the national RDE networks in determining
the programs and projects for agriculture and fisheries;
review and evaluate the relevance of the formulated
NIRDEAPs to farming and fishing communities; endorse
the NIRDEAPs to the SSAC for further review; and conduct
a mid-year review of the NIRDEAPs to gauge its impact
and determine if there is a need to refocus. 
May 1-15 2001 Articles: ::
Farmers, private sector renew ties with BAR
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PhilCorn institutional plan developed
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BAR technical expert proposes scheme for public-private sector partnership
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CGIAR redefines role for 21st century
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A second look at biotechnology
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3 national team leaders take posts
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PhilFruits establishment plan reviewed
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