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July 1-31, 2002
RDE networks gear for better resource allocation
by Thea Kristina M. Pabuayon and Karen A. Salandanan
The national team leaders (NTLs) discussed
the 2002 budget allocation for the networks' operation
and research implementation. BAR Director Eliseo R.
Ponce said that subsequent budget releases for this
year are uncertain due to inadequate cash given by the
Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Thus, he
requested the networks to prioritize their projects
and allocate the limited resources according to priorities.
In view of this, BAR proposed a change
in the current provision regarding the unexpended balance
of completed and terminated projects. As provided by
the contract, unexpended balance of completed or terminated
projects should be returned to the national treasury.
An Omnibus Memo-randum of Agreement shall be prepared
to allow the project's implementing agency to utilize
the fund balance to support on-going projects experiencing
delayed fund releases, and for institutional development
expenses such as purchase of equipments, and repair
or improvement of laboratory facilities.
For a more effective allocation of funds
to the networks' projects, BAR shall provide the regular
annual budget allocation of the networks, starting 2003.
This will allow the networks to effectively prioritize
and distribute resources across their major programs
and projects.
Dr. Ponce also encouraged the networks
to source-out funds from other national and international
funding agencies to pursue their R & D programs.
This will considerably strengthen their capabilities
to support more priority programs/ projects that are
needed in the agriculture and fishery sectors.
Furthermore, Dr. Ponce encouraged the
networks to focus on the aspects of effective project
implementation and resource management. Hence, he suggested
that UPLB-networks regularly meet with the project implementers
in order to discuss and resolve problems encountered
in project implementation. He further enjoined the NTLs
to interact with each other regularly to identify ways
to improve and strengthen Research, Development and
Extension (RDE) project implementation. In connection
with the need for regular interaction among the NTLs,
Dr. Ponce gladly announced the upcoming construction
of the National Agriculture and Fishery Research, Development
and Extension Network Center at UPLB. This will house
all the UPLB-based networks and will provide a venue
for network meetings and fora. 
July 1-31 2002 Articles: ::
The Philippines is host to 2002 CGIAR AGM
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RDE networks gear for better resource allocation
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Ponce calls on scientists to reflect on their impact in society
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UPLB scientists introduce biological approach to increase yield in veggies
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Make profits from sea urchin culture
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Bt corn: the saga continues
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The exotic dragonfruit: A hot new fruit
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ERP provides insights on poverty
::: More July 2002 articles :::
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