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Dr. Agnes C. Rola
(049) 536-0319
College of Public Affairs and Development

Dr. Agnes C. Rola is a Professor Emeritus of the Institute for Governance and Rural Development of the College of Public Affairs and Development (CPAf) of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB).

Research Interests: economics of agricultural productivity and sustainability, technology adoption, impact assessment, food security, climate risk management, water Governance, and development

Academic History

BS Statistics, University of the Philippines Diliman, 1974 (UP-Gov't Scholar)

MS Agricultural Economics, University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), 1978 (UP Faculty Fellow)

PhD Agricultural Economics, University of Wisconsin Madison, USA, 1985 (USAID Scholar)

Organization / Affiliation

Member
National Academy of Science and Technology, (NAST) Philippines

Member
RICE Independent Steering Committee, CGIAR 2016-present

Member
Editorial Board, International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, 2004-to present

Member
Board of Trustees, Center for Agriculture and Rural Development-Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD-MRI) Development Institute (CMDI) July 2008-present

Member
Editorial Board, Philippine Journal of Crop Science, to present

Member
Pesticide Policy and Technical Advisory Committee, Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority, Department of Agriculture, Philippines, 1997- present

Publications

  1. Assessment of the Free Irrigation Service Act RM Briones, RS Clemente, AB Inocencio, RA Luyun Jr, AC Rola Philippine Institute for Development Studies

  1. Factors Influencing Measure-based Adaptation of Rice Farmers for Slow-Onset Hazard: the Case of Saltwater Inundation in the Philippines and Vietnam CRC Almaden, TT Diep, AC Rola, RDT Baconguis, JM Pulhin, ...Environmental Management 66 (4), 629-643

  1. Assessing the Resurgent Irrigation Development Program of the Philippines–Institutional Arrangements for Irrigation Governance AC Rola, TR Olviga, FJF Faderogao, CJP Faulmino Philippine Institute for Development Studies

  1. Determinants of the Extent of Technological Innovation Adoption Among Micro, Small, and Medium Food Processing Enterprises in Davao Region, Philippines KD Barroga, AC Rola, DPT Depositario, LN Digal, IM Pabuayon Philippine Journal of Science 148 (4), 825-839

  1. Impact on income and livelihood of fisheries workers: Closed fishing season policy for sardines in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines BBC Brillo, HC Jalotjot, CC Cervantes, AC Rola Journal of Coastal Conservation 23 (6), 1057-1067

  1. Strengthening institutional links for irrigation water governance AC Rola Philippine Institute for Development Studies

  1. Determinants of Adaptation for Slow-Onset Hazards: The Case of Rice-Farming Households Affected by Seawater Intrusion in Northern Mindanao, Philippines CRC Almaden, AC Rola, RDT Baconguis, JM Pulhin, JV Camacho Jr, ...Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development 16 (1362-2019-2696), 117-132

  1. Analysis of Water Property Rights and Responsibilities of Rights Holders in Tigum-Aganan Watershed, Philippines JC Lizada, RA Hall, TS Espinosa, AC Rola Philippine Journal of Science 148 (2), 289-300

  1. Acceptance and compliance with micronutrient powder and complementary food blend use by Filipino mothers and their promotion by community workers EA Goyena, CVC Barba, MTM Talavera, MM Paunlagui, AC Rola, ...Food and nutrition bulletin 40 (2), 202-220

  1. Steps toward an alternate and safe pest management system for small farmers in the Philippines KT MacKay, CΒ Adalla, A Rola Crop protection strategies for subsistence farmers, 21-43

  1. Managing Plastic Waste and the Role of Local Governments AC Rola National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (2019). Available …

  1. Meso-level analysis on rice-farmers’ adaptive measures for slow onset hazard: The case of saltwater intrusion in the Philippines and Vietnam. DT Tung, AC Rola, JM Pulhin

  1. Meso-Level Analysis on Rice-Farmers’ Adaptive Measures for Slow Onset Hazard: The Case of Saltwater Intrusion in the Philippines and Vietnam CRC Almaden, TT Diep, AC Rola, RDT Baconguis, JM Pulhin, ...

  1. Water policy in the Philippines: Issues, initiatives, and prospects AC Rola, JM Pulhin, RA Hall Springer

  1. Organizational Transformation of a Public-Private Partnership: The Case of the Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural Terminal, Philippines NBD Montes, AC Rola, IM Pabuayon, DPT Despositario, VA Atienza Journal of Economics, Management & Agricultural Development 4 (2390-2021-410 …

  1. Managing climate risk at the farm level using seasonal climate forecast and extension advisory (CLEA): experience from Bicol, Philippines FJF Faderogao, AC Rola. 5. UP REPS Inc. Annual Scientific Conference and 9. General Assembly Meeting …

  1. Effects of micronutrient powder and complementary food blend on growth and micronutrient status of Filipino rural children: a randomised controlled trial EA Goyena, CVC Barba, MTM Talavera, MM Paunlagui, AC Rola, ...Nutritional Status, Dietary Intake and Body Composition 24 (4), 475

  1. Nutritional Status, Dietary Intake and Body Composition EA Goyena, CVC Barba, MTM Talavera, MM Paunlagui, AC Rola, ...Malaysian Journal of Nutrition 24 (4)