Featured Publications

By: Carlos Basilio and Normita Ignacio

By: Carlos Basilio and Normita Ignacio





Understanding the debates on
land tenure rights and land reforms
in the Asian context
by Antonio B. Quizon
PVP Primer
Seeds of Monopoly: How Plant Variety
Protection (PVP) Further Harms More
Than It Protects Small Farmers
by Patricia Nicdao, Normita Ignacio
and Norminda Naluz
Plant Variety Protection in Practice in
Vietnam: The Pains in the Gains Achieved
by Cid Ryan Manalo & Normita Ignacio
Prospects for Scaling Up Crop
Breeding Capacities of Seed Clubs
in Vietnam
by Dr. Huynh Quang Tin
Normita Ignacio
Norminda Naluz and
Cid Ryan Manalo
Securing the Local Seed Systems:
The Journey of Farmers' Seed Clubs
by Dr. Huynh Quang Tin
Normita Ignacio
Sandy Jan Labarosa and
Norminda Naluz



Pathways to Participatory Farmer Plant Breeding: Stories and Reflections of the Community Biodiversity Development and Conservation Programme (2006)
Pre-pages (read)
Introduction (read pdf)
Directory of Authors (read pdf)
Section 1 – Experiential Learning: Creating Learning Spaces and Ensuring Farmer Participation (read pdf)
Section 2- Networking Formal-Informal Linkages and Mainstreaming: Changes in Professional and Organisational Behaviour (read pdf)
Section 3 – Community-Driven Policy Advocacy: Changes in Policies and Structural Support Mechanisms (read pdf)
Section 4 – Gender Responsive Approach: Changes in Gender Roles and Relations (read pdf)
Section 5 – Socio-Economic and Cultural Dimensions: Changes in Approach and Methods (read pdf)
Section 6 – Product Development: Improvement of Crop Materials Towards Enhanced Diversity (read pdf)