Impact of agricultural intervention on socio-economic development of farmers: Evidence from regression discontinuity design
Romy Jake G. Pagador, Anthony G. Peñas, Cezar S. Obias Jr. & Emmanuel A. Onsay
Abstract
The contribution of agriculture in the socio-economic development is undeniable and is truly an important part of the Philippine economy. It is also a major source of livelihood and employment of most Filipinos especially in the rural areas. The general intent of this study is to evaluate the impact of the government agricultural intervention on selected upland communities in Goa, Camarines Sur especially on the far-flung barangays of the municipality using Regression Discontinuity Design. This study assessed the socio-economic and poverty status of the local farmers through the agricultural interventions received. The results showed that the distribution of seeds, fertilizers and cash assistance to the upland farmers could improve the overall outputs of the farmers, which can help alleviate their lives. Similarly, the agricultural interventions of the government have great and positive impact to alleviate poverty and improve the quality of life of the local farmers. However, irrigation and farm-to-market roads need to be prioritized to ensure that agricultural production output increase.
Keywords
impact evaluation, socio-economic development, agricultural interventions, upland farmers, regression discontinuity design
Author information & Contribution
Romy Jake G. Pagador. Corresponding author. Saint Paul Academy, Goa, Camarines Sur, Philippines. Best Paper (Social Science Category) International Student Research Competition 2024. E-mail address: romyjakegastilopagador@gmail.com
Anthony G. Peñas. Camarines Sur Institute of Science and Technology Inc., Goa, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Cezar S. Obias Jr. Partido State University, Goa, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Emmanuel A. Onsay. Partido Institute of Economics, Partido State University, Goa, Camarines Sur, Philippines
“All authors equally contributed to the conception, design, preparation, data gathering and analysis, and writing of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.”
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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).
Funding
This work was not supported by any funding.
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Data and Materials Availability
The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
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Acknowledgement
The Authors express their heartfelt appreciation to Partido State University, ParSU College of Education, Partido Institute of Economics, Local Government Unit of Goa, Farmers of Upland Barangay, and to Almighty God for the power and strength to complete this impactful research.
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Pagador, R.J.G., Peñas, A.G., Obias, C.S. & Onsay, E.A. (2024). Impact of agricultural intervention on socio-economic development of farmers: Evidence from regression discontinuity design. International Journal of Academe and Industry Research, 5(3), 125-153. https://doi.org/10.53378/ijair.353101
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