We also warmly welcome requests from local institutions that may not have their publication resources, offering our assistance in publishing their research findings.
About the Journal
Banwa Publications produces monographs and manuals based on research from the University of the Philippines Mindanao, covering a wide array of topics such as sago production, reef fish biology data collection and analysis, and Mindanaoan epics, among others.
Current Issue
2024: Inclusive Policies for Women in the Agrifood System: A Guide for Local Policymakers in the Philippines
The Inclusive Policies for Women in the Agrifood System: A Guide for Local Policymakers in the Philippines aims to provide local government units (LGUs) and stakeholders with a guide for designing inclusive policies that promote women’s empowerment, gender equality, and resilience in the agrifood system. The specific target audience of this guidebook includes:
- Local policymakers who are elected officials of the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) or Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) responsible for designing local ordinances and resolutions.
- Local planning and development coordinators (LPDC) involved in coordinating programs and activities for local development.
- Civil society members of the Local Development Council, Municipal or City Agriculture and Fisheries Council (MAFC or CAFC), and other councils engaged by the LGU in designing and implementing plans and programs. This also includes non-government organizations that advocate for the interests of women and workers in the agriculture sector.
- Researchers interested in the study of governance.
Published:
2025-03-12
