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The Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI), in partnership with the Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF) and the Zero Poverty PH 2030 (ZeP2030) Livelihood Cluster, hosted a learning session featuring Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary for Policy, Planning and Regulations Atty. Asis G. Perez.
The session provided participants with an overview of the current state of Philippine agriculture, the DA’s priorities and goals, and its programs and services available to farmers, fisherfolk, cooperatives, and community organizations.
The learning session brought together 415 participants from 229 organizations, including civil society organizations, local convergence partners, and farmer groups working to advance sustainable livelihoods and contribute to poverty reduction.
Undersecretary Perez also addressed participants’ questions and concerns regarding access to DA programs and services. He provided clarifications on program requirements and procedures and facilitated connections with relevant DA offices to help participants determine appropriate next steps.
The session highlighted the importance of partnerships and knowledge-sharing in connecting communities and organizations with government programs and opportunities that can support livelihood development. Through the ZeP2030 Livelihood Cluster, FSSI and its partners continue to foster collaboration among development organizations, community groups, and other stakeholders toward improved incomes and more resilient livelihoods.
For FSSI, the learning session also served as a platform to help its partners and other participating organizations better understand and navigate available government support for agriculture and livelihood initiatives.
