IRRI visits PHilMech for RDE updates
by Jessica Marie B. Laturnas (December 2, 2019)
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) visited the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) to assess the DA-IRRI partnership projects and other research, development and extension (RDE) contribution, November 27.
DA Senior Technical Adviser National Rice Program Dr. Santiago Obien and PAJ Director Dr. Rex Navarro discussed the implementation of the programs under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) and collaborative projects in line with Agriculture Secretary William Dar’s new paradigms.
The assessment was carried out to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency and responsiveness of collaborative governance and management system, and to generate recommendations on the continuation, improvements and future agenda of the Philippines-IRRI Rice RDE programs.