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From its creation in 1998, the then-College of Public Affairs (CPAf) has made its mark in the field of development and governance studies. Through the years, CPAf has produced a significant number of graduates and a body of knowledge along institutional, policy and governance issues in the rural sector, in general, and in the agriculture and natural resources sectors, in particular.
Under a new name and a strong, dynamic “one-faculty-one-college” structure that helps strengthen and sustain its established innovations, the College of Public Affairs and Development now aims to offer more relevant academic programs on development and governance studies.
CISC completes research on organic agricultural inputs system
by Joanne V. Alvarez
Despite the increasing demand for organic food, organic farmers are dealing with limited organic agricultural inputs available in the market.
This is one of the major findings of a research project based at the Community Innovations Studies Center (CISC) of the UPLB College of Public Affairs and Development (CPAf) entitled “Production and Market Systems of Organic Agricultural Inputs in Major Organic Rice and Vegetable Producing Provinces in the Philippines.” Led by Dr. Miriam R. Nguyen, the project was funded by the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR).
LGA-DILG and CPAf-UPLB seal collaboration to study governance in APT countries
by David John F. Rodriguez
On Aug. 19, the Local Government Academy (LGA) of the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the College of Public Affairs and Development of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB CPAf) signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the project entitled, “Baseline Study of the Governance Systems among the ASEAN Plus Three Countries.” The primary signatories were LGA Executive Director Thelma T. Vecina and UPLB Chancellor Jose V. Camacho, Jr. with LGA Research and Policy Development Division (RPDD) Chief Marciana C. Obispo and CPAf Dean Rowena DT. Baconguis, as witnesses.
CPAf has new assistant to the dean
by Therese R. Olviga
“It will provide me an opportunity to serve CPAf along with its constituents.”
This is what Dr. Nico Jayson C. Anastacio is looking forward to as the new Assistant to the Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Development (CPAf). Effective Jul. 19, he is expected to spearhead the planning of some CPAf activities and oversee the implementation of programs initiated by the Office of the Dean. He will also provide assistance in the review, preparation, and consolidation of College reports. Moreover, he will work with the College coordinators and unit directors to address matters that need attention and/or action.
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