i. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACCRONYMS 3
1INTRODUCTION 6
1.1Operations Manual: Its Purpose and Audiences 6
1.2Scope and Limitations 6
1.3I-PLAN Component: General Description 7
1.4Background and Key Institutional Issues 7
2THE I-PLAN COMPONENT 10
2.1Objectives 10
2.2Expected Outcomes and Outputs 10
2.3Major Activities under I-PLANlan 14
2.3.1Enhancing the AFMP Process 14
2.3.2Supporting AFMP Implementation 14
2.4Target Beneficiaries 15
2.5Strategies 15
2.6Risks and Mitigation Measures in I-PLAN Implementation 15
2.7Social and Environmental Safeguards 16
3IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES 16
4IMPLEMENTATION PROCESSES 19
4.1NAFMP/RAFMP Enhancements and PCIP Preparation 19
4.1.1Enhancing the National AFMP 19
Step 4. Formulation of the Competitiveness Strategy and Identification of Interventions. Formulating the competitiveness strategy for a commodity involves developing the commodity’s value chain upgrading strategy. Upgrading refers to the innovation that increases competitiveness in the value chain or moving towards sustained higher rates of growth or expansion. Keeping in mind the principles involved in formulating competitiveness strategies, the stage has been set for the identification of interventions and programs that will strengthen the weak links in the chain. 24
4.1.2Enhancing the Regional AFMP 25
4.1.3Preparing the Provincial Commodity/ies Investment Plan 30
4.1.4Successor National and Regional AFMPs 34
4.1.5GEF Implementation 34
4.2Supporting AFMP Implementation 34
4.2.1Harmonization of DA’s Planning and Budget Process 34
4.2.2Planning for Improved Support Delivery to LGUs 37
4.2.3Technical Assistance through Other Partner Agencies/Institutions 38
5INSTITUTIONAL AND IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS 41
5.1Implementing Organizational Structure, Roles and Responsibilities 41
5.2Proposed Staffing Pattern for I-PLAN Component 42
5.3Project Cost 43
5.4Financial Management 44
5.5Procurement Process 44
6I-PLAN MONITORING & EVALUATION 44
6.1Results-Based Monitoring & Evaluation System 44
6.2Measurement Indicators & Standards 44
7INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF THE I-PLAN PROCESS 47
8Bibliography 48
ACABC
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Agri-clinics and Agribusiness Centres
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AF
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Agriculture and Fisheries
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AFCs
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Agriculture and Fishery Councils
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AFMA
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Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act
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AFMP
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Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Plan
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AMAD
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Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division
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AMAS
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Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service
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ARBO
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Agrarian Reform Community Organization
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ATI
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Agricultural Training Institute
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BAFPS
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Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Products Standards
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BAR
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Bureau of Agricultural Research
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BDS
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Business Development Services (DTI)
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BFAR
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Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
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BPI
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Bureau of Plant Industry
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BSMED
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Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprises Division (DTI)
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BSWM
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Bureau of Soils and Water Management
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CADP
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Convergence Area Development Plan
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CC
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Climate Change
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CO
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Central Office
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CSO
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Civil Society Organizations
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CPT
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Commodity Prioritization Tool
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DA
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Department of Agriculture
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DAR
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Department of Agrarian Reform
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DBM
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Department of Budget and Management
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DCF
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Data Capture Form
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DENR
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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DFIMDP
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Diversified Farm Income and Market Development Project
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DILG
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Department of Interior and Local Government
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DOE
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Department of Energy
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DOF
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Department of Finance
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DOST
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Department of Science and Technology
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DPs
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Displaced Persons
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DPWH
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Department of Public Works and Highways
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DSWD
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Department of Social Welfare and Development
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DTI
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Department of Trade and Industry
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ECPs
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Environmentally Critical Projects
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ExeCom
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Executive Committee (DA)
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FBS
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Farmer Business School
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FFS
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Farmer Field School
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FGD
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Focused Group Dialogue
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FIDA
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Fiber Industry Development Authority
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GA
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Government Agencies
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GAD
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Gender and Development
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GEF
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Global Environment Facility
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GOP
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Government of the Philippines
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HVCDP
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High Value Crops Development Program
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I-BUILD
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Intensified Building-Up of Infrastructure and Logistics for Development
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I-PLAN
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Investment for AFMP Planning at the Local and National levels
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IPM
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Integrated Pest Management
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IPRA
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Indigenous Peoples Rights Act
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I-REAP
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Investments for Rural Enterprises and Agricultural and Fisheries Productivity
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I-Support
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Implementation Support to PRDP
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ITCAF
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Information Technology Center for Agriculture and Fisheries
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LDIP
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Local Development Investment Plans
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LDP
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Local Development Plans
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LGUs
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Local Government Units
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LPDC
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Local Planning and Development Council
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M&E
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Monitoring and Evaluation
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MFIs
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Micro Finance Institutions
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MIS
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Management Information System
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MLGU
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Municipal Local Government Unit
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MOA
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Memorandum of Agreement
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MPA
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Marine Protected Areas
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MRDP
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Mindanao Rural Development Programject
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NAFC
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National Agricultural Fishery Council
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NAFMP
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National Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Plan
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NAPC
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National Anti-Poverty Council
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NBSAP
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National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
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NCI
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National Convergence Initiative
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NCIP
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National Commission of Indigenous People
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NCPT
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National Core Planning Team
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NEDA
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National Economic and Development Authority
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NG
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National Government
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NGAS
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National Government Accounting System
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NGO
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Non-Government Organization
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NIA
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National Irrigation Administration
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NPAAD
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Network of Protected Areas for Agricultural Development
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NPAB
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National Program Advisory Board
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NPCO
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National Program Coordination Office
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NRM
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Natural Resource Management
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NTA
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National Tobacco Administration
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OM
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Operations Manual
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PCA
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Philippine Coconut Authority
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PDP
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Philippine Development Plan
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PhilMech
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Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization
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PAs
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Program Agreements
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PAB
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Program Advisory Boards
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PCIPs
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Provincial Commodity/ies Investment Plans
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PECAs
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Projects in Environmentally Critical Areas
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PLGU
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Provincial Local Government Unit
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PMD
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Planning and Monitoring Division
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PO
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People’s Organizations
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PPDC
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Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator
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PPMIUs
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Provincial Project Management and Implementation Units
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PPP
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Public Private Partnership
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PRA-RSA
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Participatory Resource Appraisal-Resource and Social Assessment
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PRDP
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Philippine Rural Development Program
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PS
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Planning Service
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PSO
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Program Support Office
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RAFC
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Regional Agricultural Fishery Council
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RAFMP
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Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Plan
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RBME
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Result-Based Monitoring and Evaluation
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RCPT
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Regional Core Planning Team
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RFUs
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Regional Field Units
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RMA
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Rapid Market Appraisal
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RMC
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Regional Management Committee
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RPAB
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Regional Program Advisory Board
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RPCO
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Regional Program Coordination Office
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RRA
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Rural Rapid Appraisal
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SALT
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Sloping Agricultural Land Technology
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SC
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Service Contract
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SO
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Special Order
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SRA
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Sugar Regulatory Agency
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SUCs
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State Universities and Colleges
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VCA
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Value Chain Approach/Analysis
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VSA
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Vulnerability & Suitability Assessment
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WB
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World Bank
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