Representatives from the implementing agencies (IAs) of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund – Rice Extension Services Program (RCEF-RESP) convene for their 2022 midyear performance review and 2022 planning workshop.

Topics being tackled include RESP overall performance, finalization of RCEF-RESP logical framework, identification of activities by IAs for 2023, emerging outcomes, and other convergence plans.

Present on-site are representatives from the Philippine Rice Research Institute, Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization, Technical Education and Skills Development and Authority, Bureau of Plant Industry, and the Agricultural Training Institute. Meanwhile, representatives from the office of Senator Cynthia Villar, and the RCEF Program Management Office are present via virtual zoom meeting.

The RCEF-RESP CY 2022 Midyear Assessment is ongoing from August 3 to 5, 2022 at San Mateo, Rizal.