Social Networks and Access and Utilization of Weather and Climate Information in Upland Farming

The study titled “Social Networks and Access and Utilization of Weather and Climate Information: The Case of Upland Farming Communities in the Philippines” is authored by Dr. Tabuga, together with former Research Analysts Anna Jennifer L. Umlas and Katrina Mae C. Zuluaga, and PIDS Senior Research Fellow Sonny N. Domingo.
The study delves into the role of social norms and networks in shaping behaviors and attitudes, proposing that agricultural extension services can be significantly improved by leveraging insights from social network analysis. By identifying key local knowledge disseminators and understanding social relation structures, extension strategies can be more effectively tailored to reach underserved areas.