2nd International Conference on Agricultural and Rural Development in Southeast Asia

Strengthening Resilience, Equity and Integration in ASEAN Food and Agriculture Systems
12-13 November 2014 • Makati Shangri-La, Manila, Philippines

Detailed Conference Program

 

DAY 1
12 November 2014
7:30-8:30 AM
Registration
8:30-9:30 AM
OPENING PROGRAM
 
Welcome/Opening Remarks
Dr. Gil C. Saguiguit, Jr.
Director, Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker
Keynote Address
His Excellency Benigno Simeon Aquino III
President of the Republic of the Philippines
Represented by Hon. Virgilio R. De Los Reyes
Secretary, Department of Agrarian Reform, Philippines

Master of Ceremonies:
Dr. Maria Celeste H. Cadiz
Program Head for Knowledge Management, SEARCA
9:30-10:00
Opening of Exhibit
Group Photo
10:00-10:30
Coffee Break/Networking
10:30-12:00 NN
PLENARY 1
Resilience, Equity and Regional Integration in Southeast Asian Agriculture
10:30-11:00
Conference Overview and Background Paper:
Strengthening Resilience, Equity, and Integration in ASEAN Food and Agriculture Systems
Dr. Cielito F. Habito
Professor of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University; Former Secretary of Socio-economic Planning of the Philippines
and Director-General of the Philippine National Economic and Development Authority;
SEARCA Senior Fellow, and Conference Technical Adviser and Coordinator
11:00-11:20
Toward Sustainability and Resilience in ASEAN Agriculture
Mr. Tin Htut Oo
Chairman, National Economic and Social Advisory Council (NESAC), Myanmar
To be represented by:
Mr. Tin Aung Moe
Program Director Myanmar Peace Center (MPC)
11:20-11:40
Achieving Inclusiveness and Equity in the Farm Economy
Dr. Hermanto Siregar
Vice Rector, Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) and Member, Executive Council of the Indonesian Association of Agricultural Economics
11:40-12:00
Integration of ASEAN Food and Agricultural System
Dr. Suthad Setboonsarng
Member, Board of Directors of the Cambodia Development Research Institute, and Member, Board of Trustees of the International Rice Research Institute
12:00-1:30
Lunch
 
1:30-3:00 PM
PARALLEL SESSION A
THEME 1
Productivity Improvement
THEME 2
Inclusive Value Chains
THEME 3
Sustainability and Poverty Reduction
THEME 4
Food Security and Food Safety
THEME 5
Institutions and Governance
THEME 6
Regional Cooperation and Integration
Session 1A
Plant and Animal Breeding

Convenor:
University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)
Session 2A
Farm Credits

Convenor:
Center for Agriculture and Rural Development - Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD-MRI)
Session 3A
Sustainable Agriculture

Convenor:
Asian Farmers' Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA)
Session 4A
Food Safety and Nutrition

Convenor:
International Life Science Institute –Southeast Asia Region (ILSI-SEA Region)
Session 5A
Clustering and Cooperatives

Convenors:
Philippine Cooperative Center (PCC) and UPLB-Institute of Cooperatives and Bio-Enterprise Development (ICOPED)
Session 6A
Regional Food Security Systems and Investments

Convenor:
SEARCA
Room: Makati A
Room: Pasay A
Room: Rizal Ballroom
Room: Pasay B
Room: Mandaluyong
Room: Makati B
Dr. Eufemio T. Rasco, Jr.
Plant Breeding for a Productive, Sustainable, and Resilient Agri-Biosystem

Dr. Orville L. Bondoc
Improvement of Local Breeds of Smallholder Livestock Farmers in Southeast Asia

Dr. Steve J. Staal
Sustainable Use of Animal Genetic Resources in Developing Countries
Dr. Jaime Aristotle B. Alip
Role of MFIs in Strengthening the Agricultural Sector in Preparation for the 2015 ASEAN Integration

Mr. Somphone Sisenglath
Lao PDR's Agriculture and Microfinance Sectors: Challenges and Opportunities in the ASEAN Integration

Mr. King Kap Kalyan
Cambodia's Agricultural Sector and its Readiness for ASEAN Integration through the Microfinance Sector
Ms. Le Nguyet Minh
Farmer-led Agricultural Innovation for Resilience: The Case of System of Rice Intensification in Vietnam

Mr. Roel R. Ravanera
The Multiple Goods and Services of Asian Rice Production System

Ms. Ana P. Sibayan
Policies to Attract the Youth to Agriculture
Dr. David I. Gustafson
Assessing Sustainable Nutrition Security: The Role of Food Systems

Ms. Lara Vivas-Navarro
Harmonization of Standards for Food and Agriculture under ASEAN
Congressman Rico B. Geron
to be represented by:
Ms. Grace Aceveda
How Ready are the Philippine Agricultural Cooperatives for the ASEAN Economic Community?

Ms. Joan Cua Uy
Clustering Approach to Agroenterprise Development: The Coop Experience
Mr. Khamtanh Thadavong
ASEAN-level Initiatives on Food Security: Integrated Food Security Framework and Strategic Plan of Action on Food Security (2015-2020)

Dr. Siang Hee Tan
Agri-food Industry Investments to Promote Food Security

Ms. Pouchamarn Wongsanga

Toward Food Security in ASEAN through Sustainable Agri-food Systems
Moderator
Dr. Calixto M. Protacio
Director, Crop Science Cluster and Institute of Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, UPLB
Moderator
Ms. Marilyn M. Manila
Director, Community Development Group, CARD MRI
Moderator
Ms. Ma. Estrella Penunia
Secretary General, AFA
Moderator
Dr. Mario V. Capanzana
Director, Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Department of Science and Technology
Moderator
Ms. Sylvia Okinlay-Paraguya
Chief Executive Officer National Confederation of Cooperatives (NATCCO)
Moderator
Dr. Paul S. Teng
Principal Officer, National Institute of Education,
and Adjunct Senior Fellow (Food Security), Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
SEARCA Senior Fellow
3:00-3:30
Coffee Break/Networking
3:30-5:30 PM
PARALLEL SESSION B
THEME 1
Productivity Improvement
THEME 2
Inclusive Value Chains
THEME 3
Sustainability and Poverty Reduction
THEME 4
Food Security and Food Safety
THEME 5
Institutions and Governance
THEME 6
Regional Cooperation and Integration
Session 1B
Aquatic Agricultural Systems

Convenor:
WorldFish
Session 2B
Processing/ Value Adding

Convenor:
Nestle Philippines, Inc.
Session 3B
Upland Agriculture

Convenor:
World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF) Philippines
Session 4B
Food Security Governance

Convenor:
Asia BioBusiness Pte. Ltd., Singapore
Session 5B
Agricultural Policy and Institutional Reforms

Convenor:
SEARCA
Session 6B
Agricultural Trade

Convenor:
Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)
Room: Makati A
Room: Pasay A
Room: Rizal Ballroom
Room: Pasay B
Room: Mandaluyong
Room: Makati B
Dr. Maripaz L. Perez
The Strategic Framework for AAS in the Philippines

Dr. Ranjitha Puskur
A Rising Tide Does Not Lift All Boats: Transformative Approaches for Strengthening Resilience and Equity in Aquatic Agri-food Systems

Dr. Michael J. Phillips
Fish and Food Security: Securing Blue Growth of Aquaculture
Ms. Ruth P. Novales
Ms. Maria Odessa Lañas-Estaquio
Dr. Jose F. Reaño

Winning with a Value Chain Approach in Coffee
Mr. Craig B. Jamieson
'Perennialisation' of Upland Agriculture

Dr. Agustin R. Mercado, Jr.
Conservation Agriculture with Trees for Sustainable Crop Production Intensification in the Philippine Uplands

Dr. Juergen Schade
Strengthening Climate Change Resilience of Upland Agriculture: The Contribution of GIZ in the Philippines
Mr. Jack A. Bobo
An Evolving U.S. Government Approach to Food Security in the Wake of the 2007-2008 Food Price Spikes

Mr. Andrew McConville
Rice Bowl Index in Support of Food

Dr. Andrew D. Powell

An Analysis of Food Security Policy and Governance in APEC Economies
Dr. Fatimah Mohamed Arshad
Agricultural Policy and Institutional Reforms in Malaysia: Implications and Lessons

Dr. Nipon Poapongsakorn
Agricultural Policy and Institutional Reforms in Thailand: Experiences, Impacts, and Lessons

Ms. Do Lien Huong
Agricultural Policy and Institutional Reforms in Vietnam: Experiences, Impacts, and Lessons
Dr. Ponciano S. Intal, Jr.
Enhancing Intra-ASEAN Agricultural Trade: Identifying Chokepoints to Supply Chain Connectivity and Opportunities for Improvement

Dr. Vo Tri Thanh
Enhancing Supply Chain Connectivity and Competitiveness of Agriculture Products: Identifying Chokepoints and Opportunities for Improvement in Vietnam
Moderator
Dr. Lily Ann D. Lando
Country Communication Officer, WorldFish Philippines
Moderator
Ms. Malyn Molina, EON
Moderator
Dr. Dominique Cagalanan
Senior Associate, ICRAF
Moderator
Dr. Andrew D. Powell
Chief Executive Officer,
Asia BioBusiness
Moderator
Dr. Geronimo M. Collado
Consultant on ARD Policies and Institutions
Senior Fellow, SEARCA
Moderator
Dr. Gilbert M. Llanto
President,
Philippine Institute for Development Studies
5:30
End of Day 1
7:00
Cocktails
DAY 2
13 November 2014
8:30-10:00 AM
PLENARY 2
In Quest of a Food Secure ASEAN Panel Discussion – Recipients of the DL Umali Achievement Award in Agricultural Development
 
Dr. Vo Tong Xuan, Vietnam
Dr. Charan Chantalakhana, Thailand
Dr. Ramon C. Barba, Philippines
Dr. Ir. Sjarifudin Baharsjah, Indonesia


Moderator
Dr. Paul S. Teng, NIE
10:00-10:30
Coffee Break/Networking
10:30-12:00 NN
PARALLEL SESSION C
THEME 1
Productivity Improvement
THEME 2
Inclusive Value Chains
THEME 3
Sustainability and Poverty Reduction
THEME 4
Food Security and Food Safety
THEME 5
Institutions and Governance
THEME 6
Regional Cooperation and Integration
Session 1C
Farm Mechanization/ Irrigation and Water Management

Convenor:
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
Session 2C
Logistics Systems

Convenors:
Center for Food and Agribusiness, University of Asia and the Pacific and SEARCA
Session 3C
Climate Change Adaptation

Convenor:
Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA)
Session 4C
Disaster Management and Mitigation

Convenors:
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA)
and FAO Philippines
Session 5C
ARD Innovation System for Eco-Efficient Agriculture

Convenor:
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) Asia Regional Office

Co-organizer: National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)
Session 6C
Higher Education and Capacity Building

Convenor:
SEARCA and Regional SEARCA Fellows Association (RSFA)
Room: Makati A
Room: Pasay A
Room: Rizal Ballroom
Room: Pasay B
Room: Mandaluyong
Room: Makati B
Engr. Martin Gummert
Mechanization in Rice Farming: Lessons Learned from Selected Countries and IRRI Case Studies

Dr. Randolph T. Barker
The Never-ending Challenge of Managing Water Resources: Focus on a Half Century of Experience in Asia
Dr. Arief Daryanto
The Indonesian Experience on Logistic System in the Supply Chain of Agricultural Products: Opportunities and Challenges

Dr. Gilbert M. Llanto
Strengthening Markets of High Value Fruits and Vegetables in Mindanao: The Case of Transport and Shipping Service Improvement

Dr. Enrico L. Basilio
Enhancing ASEAN Connectivity: The ASEAN RO-RO Initiative
Dr. Canesio D. Predo
Determinants of Household Decisions on Adaptation to Extreme Climate Events in Southeast Asia

Dr. Asa Jose U. Sajise
Economic Analysis of Public and Autonomous Adaptation Against Climate Hazards in Coastal Areas: Lessons from a Cross Country Study

Mr. Phung Thanh Binh

Mediation Analysis of Factors that Influence Private Flood Mitigation Behavior in Developing Countries: Evidence from the Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Dr. Majah-Leah V. Ravago
Helping Farm Households Cope with Climate Change and Adverse Events

Dr. Cely S. Binoya
and Prof. Vladimir R. Foronda
Mainstreaming Climate Risk Management and Disaster Preparedness in Local Governance for Food Security

Mr. Aristeo A. Portugal
FAO Response to Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines: Relief, Rehabilitation, and Development for Resilience

Dr. Dindo M. Campilan
Innovation Systems for Eco-efficient Future of Asian Agriculture

Dr. Peter Läderach
Decision and Policy Analysis
for Eco-efficient Agriculture Under Changing Climate

Dr. Frédéric Lapeyrie
Capacity Development and Institution Building for National Agricultural Innovation System

Session commentary/reflection
Dr. Gelia T. Castillo
National Scientist, NAST, Philippines

Dr. Poonpipope Kasemsap
The Role of Universities in Agriculture and Rural Development: The Case of Thailand

Ms. Janina Brill
High Education for Sustainable Development - The Role of DAAD in the Region
Moderator
Dr. Bas Bouman
Director,
Global Rice Science Partnership, IRRI
Moderator
Dr. Mercedita A. Sombilla
Director IV
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment Staff,
NEDA
Moderator
Dr. Herminia A. Francisco
Director,
EEPSEA
Moderator
Prof. Arthur B. Estrella
Associate Professor
and Director, Research Division,
CBSUA
Moderator
Dr. Dindo M. Campilan
Director for Asia, CIAT
Moderator
Dr. Cecilia N. Gascon
President,
Southern Luzon State University

Dr. Josefina T. Dizon
Dean,
College of Public Affairs and Development,
UPLB
12:00-1:30
Lunch
1:30-3:00 PM
PARALLEL SESSION D
THEME 1
Productivity Improvement
THEME 2
Inclusive Value Chains
THEME 3
Sustainability and Poverty Reduction
THEME 4
Food Security and Food Safety
THEME 5
Institutions and Governance
THEME 6
Regional Cooperation and Integration
Session 1D
Biotechnology and Biosafety

Convenors:
International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA) and SEARCA Biotechnology Information Center
Session 2D
Inclusive Value Chain of Agricultural Crops

Convenor:
Center on Integrated Rural Development for Asia
Session 3D
Integrated Eco-system Management


Convenor:
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Session 4D
S&T Collaboration for Food Security and Food Safety

Convenors:
Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University and SEARCA
Session 5D
Land Markets and Land Tenure

Convenor:
University of the Philippines School of Economics – Philippine Center for Economic Development (UPSE-PCED)
THEME 6
Special Session Plant Health and Agricultural Extension

Convenor:
Centre for Agricultural Bioscience
Room: Makati A
Room: Pasay A
Room: Rizal Ballroom
Room: Pasay B
Room: Mandaluyong
Room: Makati B
Dr. Siang Hee Tan
2015 and Beyond: Helping Farmers Grow Plant Biotech Industry Products in the Pipeline

Dr. Leonardo A. Gonzales
The Micro and Macro Impact of Agricultural Biotechnology in The Philippines: Implications on the ASEAN Economic Integration

Dr. Saturnina C. Halos
Delivering Biotech Seeds to Farmers Requires a Functional Regulatory System
Dr. K.H. Sarananda
Marketing of Fruits and Vegetables in Sri Lanka through Competitive Supply Chain Management

Dr. Y. Aris Purwanto
Supply Chain and Value Chain Development of Shallot in Indonesia
GIZ and Partners
Integrated Ecosystem Management from ridge to reef

Dr. Felino P. Lansigan
Opportunities for Up-scaling Ecosystem-based Climate Change Adaptation Measures as Risk Management Strategy in Crop Production in Southeast Asia

Mr. Matthias Niggel
Identifying Agricultural Safeguard Areas —
A Practical Example for a Climate Change Adaptation Measure

Dr. Alain Rival
EU-Southeast Asia S&T Collaboration for Food Security: CIRAD Experience

Mr. Andrew McConville
Collaboration in Science and Technology with ASEAN Countries toward Food Security: The Syngenta Experience

Dr. Machito Mihara
Promoting Food, Agriculture, and Environment Education in S&T Collaboration for Food Security and Food Safety in Cambodia

Dr. James A. Roumasset
Land Reform with Asian Characteristics: Pros and Cons

Dr. Raul V. Fabella
Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP): Time to Let Go

Dr. K.L. Heong
Enhancing Sustainable Pest Management through Ecological Engineering Approaches

Dr. A. Sivapragasam
Plantwise: A Global Program to Support Sustainable and Functional Plant Health Systems for Improved Food Security and Livelihoods

Dr. Qiaoqiao Zhang
Tools and Ways for Effective Communication of Plant Health Research Findings
Moderator
Dr. Randy Hautea 
Global Coordinator and SEAsia Center Director
Moderator
Dr. Hossein Shahbaz
Director,
Pilot Projects Division Director in Charge, Research Division,
CIRDAP
Moderator
Ms. Erlinda F. Dolatre
GIZ Senior Adviser for Planning and Agriculture of the Environment and Rural Development (EnRD) Program
Moderator
Dr. Ma. Concepcion C. Lizada
Professor Emeritus in Food Science, University of the Philippines Diliman
Moderator
Dr. Ramon L. Clarete
Professor and Dean,
University of the Philippines School of Economics
Moderator
Dr. Wai-Hong Loke
Regional Director South East Asia,
CABI
3:00-3:30
Coffee Break
3:30-4:30 PM
PARTNERS FORUM
Toward Convergence for Resilient, Equitable, and Integrated Food and Agriculture Systems in Southeast Asia
Agreenium
Dr. Frederic Lapeyrie
Director
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Ms. Christel Weller-Molongua
Head of Division Rural Development and Agriculture
Ministry of Environment - Japan
Ms. Yuko Hoshino
Coordinator of International Scientific Activities on
Global Changes
Ministry of the Environment, Japan
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)
Ms. Cecilia Honrado
Country Manager
JICA Philippines Office
Mr. Takahiro Morita
Senior Representative, Human Security Groups
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Ms. Su Chin Teoh
Natural Resources Specialist of the Environment
Natural Resources and Agriculture Division
Moderator
Dr. William G. Padolina
President, National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)
Former Deputy Director General, IRRI
Former Secretary of Science and Technology, Philippines
4:30-5:30 PM
SYNTHESIS/CLOSING PROGRAM
  Synthesis by Theme
Theme 1: Productivity Improvement Dr. Glenn Gregorio, IRRI
Theme 2: Inclusive Value Chains Dr. Rolando T. Dy, UA&P
Theme 3: Sustainability and Poverty Reduction Dr. Doris Capistrano, ASEAN-Swiss Partnership on Social Forestry and Climate Change (ASFCC)
Dr. Percy Sajise, Bioversity International
Theme 4: Food Security and Food Safety Dr. Paul S. Teng, NIE
Theme 5: Institutions and Governance Dr. Francisco P. Fellizar, Jr., Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Theme 6: Regional Cooperation and Integration Dr. Nipon Poapongsakorn, Thailand Development Research Institute Foundation
Overvall Synthesis and Way Forward Dr. Cielito F. Habito, Conference Technical Adviser and Coordinator
Closing Message
Mr. Vili A. Fuavao
FAO Deputy Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific
FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

Master of Ceremonies:
Dr. Bessie M. Burgos
Conference Organizer
and Acting Program Head
Research and Development SEARCA
DAY 3
14 November 2014
  Field Trip (Optional)

 

 

 

About the Organizer

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SEARCA is one of the 21 regional centers of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO). Founded on 27 November 1966, SEARCA is mandated to strengthen institutional capacities in agricultural and rural development in Southeast Asia through graduate education, short-term training, research and development, and knowledge management.

Contact Us

For further information and inquiries, please contact:

Acting Program Head
Research and Development
Department, SEARCA
Los Baños, Laguna 4031 Philippines

ard2014@searca.org
Tel: +63 49 536-2287 loc 131