The Consortium

The Caraga Consortium for Agriculture, Forestry and Resources Research and Development (Caraga CARRD) is the regional research consortium under the umbrella of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD-DOST).

The establishment of Caraga CARRD is anchored on the realization that no single research organization can cope with all the demands on itself. The conduct of research is more efficient if the resources, such as manpower, equipment, facilities and funds are shared. The consortium is an arrangement whereby Research & Development (R&D) institutions in the region jointly plan and administer programs. It provides the mechanism for sharing limited resources. It is an organization of equals wherein each member can present its programs and avoid duplication by discussing issues and agreeing for mutual funds.

Membership in the Consortium creates opportunities for interaction among members and the different R&D during dialogues, regional conferences, consultations and integrated reviews. Moreover, it provides avenues for exchange on information among agencies leading to a more unified body of knowledge for sound decision making in agriculture, forestry and natural resources.The consortium is composed of four (4) Research & Development groups, RRDCC, RTWG, RMIS and RACO.

Goal of the Consortium

It is the goal of the consortium to effectively utilize research results in attaining the goals of sustainable development in agriculture, forestry and natural resources.

Objectives of the Consortium

It is the goal of the consortium to institutionalize and promote an IRDP that will facilitate and hasten the effective transfer and commercialization of technologies and responsive to the regional needs.