Program Development Division

Function

1. Facilitate the review and evaluation of national/regional RD&E program/project proposals for funding and release of funds and other support services for the implementation

2. Technology commercialization and management concerns, as well as intellectual property aspects, impact evaluation and policy concerns of R&D activities

3. Support to Planning and Monitoring Unit (PMU) Activities

   1. Orchestrate the planning and formulation as well as the updating of national and regional RD&E agenda and programs;

   2. Implement monitoring mechanisms with respect to operational and programs’ progress;

   3. Consolidate and prepare the Bureau’s annual activities, financial plan, and accomplishment reports;

Project Packaging and Evaluation Section 

1. Lead the packaging and updating of the bureau’s R4D Proposal Packaging Guidelines and Call for Proposals (in collaboration with divisions and sections) 

2. Conduct and facilitate the screening, review and evaluation of national/regional program/project proposals received

Technology Management Section

1. Conduct and facilitate the screening, review and evaluation of national/regional program/project proposals anchored on technology transfer, promotion, adoption, utilization and commercialization; 

2. Coordinate the implementation of the Intellectual Property (IP) policy guidelines and action plan in line with the DA’s IP management program for agriculture and fisheries.

Institutional Development Section 

1. Provide support through institutional development grants, policies and guidelines to strengthen the R&D capabilities of NaRDSAF member-institutions;

2. Implement the continuing human and physical resources capability development plan of the DA R&D system

3. Screen, review, and evaluate R4D facilities development/upgrading proposals, and degree scholarship applicants

Impact Evaluation and Policy Section

1. Deal with researches and studies on the impact of major DA R&D programs on farming and fishing communities and other stakeholders and latest trends in agriculture and fisheries R&D, including developments in the global market

2. Ensure that agriculture and fisheries R&D are aimed at the intended beneficiaries that would benefit most in terms of poverty alleviation and overall increased productivity for the achievement of the national food security goal.