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As part of the broader scope under the PRDP Scale-Up, the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) Mindanao’s I-PLAN component is developing the Regional Agri-Fishery Investment Portfolio (RAFIP).
The RAFIP is an essential tool for the PRDP Scale-Up which focuses on revitalizing the entire food value chain by enhancing the efficiency of the food supply chain through key interventions. These will include the rollout of comprehensive development initiatives that prioritize engagement with cluster farmer and fisher groups, as well as partnerships with the private sector. It will also be used for identifying big-ticket subprojects in each region.
The resulting portfolio of key interventions will be used as the basis for Local Government Units, National Government Agencies, and stakeholders to prioritize investments in agriculture and fisheries to ensure that resources are allocated to high-impact projects that foster growth, productivity, and sustainability. Additionally, the RAFIP provides a thorough analysis of the region’s agricultural and fishery sectors, enabling stakeholders to make informed investment decisions based on market trends, value chains, and local needs.
Under the PRDP Scale-Up, the RAFIP, alongside the Provincial Commodity Investment Plan (PCIP), will serve as the foundation for targeted investments on a regional perspective.
PSO Mindanao Deputy Project Director Carlene C. Collado, CPA, gave his strong support for the RAFIP’s development, emphasizing its importance for the PRDP Scale-Up subprojects.
โRAFIP is essential for achieving our key strategies for PRDP Scale-Up. It will create a clear roadmap not just for DA-PRDP but also for potential investors, enhancing the regionโs attractiveness to private sector partners who can provide capital, technology, and expertise to boost productivity and profitability,โ said Collado.
Three commodities per region have been chosen to pilot the RAFIP implementation, namely: rubber, coconut, and seaweed for Region 9; coconut, coffee, and swine for Region 10; coconut, cardava banana, and cacao for Region 11; coffee, tuna, and swine for Region 12; bangus, seaweed, and soybean for Region 13; and seaweed, coffee, and cassava for BARMM.
PRDP Mindanao’s I-PLAN Component in the PSO Mindanao, along with the regional offices, will continue to work on completing the entire portfolio for Mindanao in future writing and planning activities as data from the cluster is being consolidated. (Joy Montecalvo, PSO Min)