Davao del Sur State College (DSSC) joined the Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources’ (AANR) recently concluded "Training-Workshop on Crafting Policy Briefs for the AANR Sector”, organized by the Southern Mindanao Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (SMAARRDEC), from July 24 to 26, 2024, at the Panorama Summit Hotel, Davao City.

Mr. Jeffry A. Abubo and Ms. Mara Jean Calapardo, both from DSSC's Institute of Agriculture and Related Sciences, represented the college in this significant regional workshop engaging in intensive sessions that covered key topics such as deriving policy from comprehensive research, effectively communicating policy recommendations, and hands-on training in policy brief writing.

The workshop was also attended by Dr. Anthony C. Sales, RRDCC Chairperson and DOST XI Director, who gave emphasis to the importance of capability building in strengthening the expertise within the region. The three-day training included sessions on deriving policy from research, communicating policy recommendations, and a workshop on policy brief writing. Focused on the Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR) sector, the workshop aimed to strengthen the expertise within the region.