FELCRA Development Experience

The University of Asia and the Pacific is pleased to invite you to a talk by Dato Mustapa Juman, former Director-General of the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (FELCRA) in Malaysia. Dato Mustapa will share FELCRA’s lessons of experience especially on centralized management of small holdings. FELCRA was a recipient of four World Bank loans under Dato Mustapa’s watch during 1980-1997.

The talk will be held on February 26, 2013 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm at the PLDT Hall, 4/F APEC Bldg, UA&P, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. It would be a good opportunity to learn from FELCRA especially in relation to land consolidation of small farms and centralized management.

There is a request for donation of P1,000 to partially cover Dato Mustapa’s travel costs. Your positive response to our invitation will be highly appreciated.

For more information, you can contact us at 637-0912 to 26 local 247 or email joy.orzales@uap.asia.  Look for Joy or Ann.

November December 2012 issue

Featured Articles:

The Economic Impact of Typhoon Pablo
Philippine Rubber Industry: Building Competitiveness amid Challenges
A Snapshot of the Philippine Fertilizer Industry
Agriculture Scenarios in 2012-2013**

Newsline:
Economy grows beyond expectations in Q3
President Aquino signs 2013 budget
Sin tax reform bill now a law
Controversial RH Bill enacted into law
Typhoon Pablo wreaks havoc in Mindanao

Corporate Updates:
Rustan's partners with Ayala to enter into the convenience store industry
AgriNurture ends 20-year supply deal with SM
Swift foods sells its Bulacan property
Century acquires RFM's processed and canned meat business
Ayala Land buys Food Terminal

World Watch:
Myanmar to double rice exports
Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines form a sugar alliance
China faces shortage of farmers

Product Peeks:
Rice self-sufficiency gets support
Coffee, cocoa industries get P192M
Rubber project gets clearance

CFA Staff Notes:
High Farm Costs Pose Risk to US Farmers
RP Slides in "Doing Business" Ranking
Aussie Researchers develop Coco-Tasting Pineapple

**Food and Agri Business Paper



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