Factors affecting the received support of Research Utilization in Agriculture funding by Research Management Agencies. Factors affecting the received support of Research Utilization in Agriculture funding by Research Management Agencies.

Abstract

This research aims to evaluate the performance of research projects supported by the Program Management Unit (PMU) under the RU Funding Modality for the fiscal year 2023. The focus is on analyzing high-impact projects that deliver significant outcomes and meet key results (KR) targets at the program level, which aligns with the Science, Research, and Innovation Plan 2023-2027 (TSRI Plan). A content analysis will be conducted on research utilization proposals for the fiscal year 2023, comprising 124 projects submitted through the Agricultural Research Development Agency (Public Organization). The study will focus on successful projects that generate benefits, enhance farmers' competitiveness, and meet the objectives and key results (OKRs) criteria, based on the project proposal evaluation, where the average score did not reach 70.00 points.

The study found that out of 124 project proposals, 99 did not pass the screening process, with an average score of less than 70.00 points. The average score based on the key performance indicators was 53.78%. The three criteria with the lowest scores were: 1) Opportunities to enhance capacity and create sustainability in the area, with an average total score of 4.91. 2) Outputs, outcomes, and economic and social impact, with an average total score of 4.93. 3) Problem origin, with an average total score of 5.20. The analysis suggests that for the Agricultural Research Development Agency (Public Organization) to allocate research funding effectively, it should prioritize proposals with clear plans for applying appropriate technology to meet the real needs of the beneficiaries (demand side) in the area. The important key performance indicator components include: (1) Problem origin, (2) Objectives, (3) Conceptual framework, (4) Research methodology, (5) Timeline, (6) Budget, (7) Researchers, (8) Outputs, outcomes, and economic and social impact, (9) User, Beneficiaries and stakeholders, (10) Opportunities to enhance capacity and create sustainability in the area.