Strategic Plan 2007-2011

To better address current agricultural development needs and concerns in the Asian and Pacific (ASPAC) region, the Center is now guided by the FFTC Strategic Plan for 2007-2011, which has been recently approved by its Executive Board. The Plan is a renewal of the Center's commitment to respond to the technological needs of small-scale farmers amid the changing global environment. It outlines the focus of FFTC's work programs for the next five years, toward contributing to the achievement of increased output and higher incomes for small-scale farmers.

In crafting the Plan, FFTC considered the changing status and roles of agriculture in the last decade, brought about by technological innovation and globalization in the agriculture sector. Based on this consideration, FFTC reviewed its strategies and work program to fittingly integrate the needs of the current global agricultural environment in its future activities. For the next five years, the overall policy of the Center will be to intensify its technology collection and transfer activities toward achieving four Strategic Missions. It will also strive to improve its information and technology collection and dissemination activities through its Operational Strategy.

Strategic Missions

1. Increased income and improved livelihood of small-scale farmers.
2. Improved food safety
3. Enhancement of environment-friendly technology.
4. Sustainable use of natural resources

Operational Strategy
Improved productivity, quality and competitiveness through enhanced information and technology collection and dissemination/transfer.

The FFTC Strategic Plan for 2007-2011 will henceforth serve as the Center's blueprint in identifying its annual work programs for the next five years, as well as in crafting its policy and institutional strategies toward strengthening its international collaboration and partnerships within the ASPAC region.