Josefina T. Dizon

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Dr, Josefina T. Dizon is recognized for her important contributions in the field of SEARCA Graduate Alumna, Dr. Josefina T. Dizon is the new Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Development, University of the Philippines Los Baños, effective 24 January 2013. Prior to her new appointment, Dr. Dizon was the Director of CPAf’s Community Innovations Studies Center (CISC). As dean of CPAf, Dr. Dizon will oversee the Institute for Governance and Rural Development (IGRD), Center for Strategic Planning and Policy Studies (CSPPS), as well as the CISC. The curricular programs of CPAf are offered through the IGRD, which includes undergraduate courses in agrarian studies, education, and community education. The CISC and CSPPS on the other hand, develop and manage the research and extension programs of the College. Dr. Dizon finished her PhD in Community Development in 1996 at UPLB through the SEARCA Scholarship Program. To date, there are a total of 351 Filipino graduate alumni of SEARCA, among the 1193 SEARCA Graduate Alumni from Southeast Asia.

Sex: Female

Education:

  • University of the Philippines at Los Banos (UPLB), College, Laguna, BS Agriculture (Agronomy), 1979 Ap
  • University of the Philippines at Los Banos (UPLB), College, Laguna, Master of Agriculture, 1985
  • University of the Philippines at Los Banos (UPLB), College, Laguna, MS Forestry (Social Forestry), 1990
  • University of the Philippines at Los Banos (UPLB), College, Laguna, PhD Community Development, 1997

Field of Specialization:

Agriculture and Forestry, Community Development, Social Sciences

Researches:

Dizon, J.T., Calderon, M.M., Camacho, L.D., Carandang, M.G., Rebugio, L.L., & Tolentino, N.M., (2006) Institutionalization of a water user fee for watershed management.
Forest Science and Technology Volume 2, No. 1

Calderon, M.M. Camacho, L.D. Carandang, M.G. Dizon, J.T. et al., (2006) Willingness to pay for improved watershed management: Evidence for Metro Manila, Philippines
Forest Science and Technology Volume 2(1)

Calderon, M.M. Dizon, J.T. et al., (2006) Water users and the management of the Mt. Isarog Natural Park: A contingent valuation study
Journal of Environmental Science and Management Volume 9(1)

Pulhin, J.M., Dizon, J.T., (2006) Politics of tenure reform in the Philippines forest land.
In: Institutional Dynamics and Statistics. How crises alter the way common pool resources are percieved, used and governed

Bugayong, L.A., Dizon, J.T., Mariano, R.R.E., Balahadia, N.M., Castillo, L.C., Breva, R.V., Paelmo, R.F., Lapitan, P.G. , (2008) The Socio-economic dimensions of sustainable management at the Makiling Forest reserve, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines
USM R & D Journal Volume 16/1

Dizon, J. T., Carandang, A. P., and Cruz, R. V. O., (2007) Development of accreditation criteria for forest occupants in the Makiling Forest Reserve
USM R & D Journal Volume 15/2

Dizon, J. T. and Pulhin, J. M. , (2005) Stakeholders' participation in the sustainable management of the Kaliwa Watershed
USM R & D Journal Volume 13/1

Dizon, J.T. , (2004) Devolution and co-management of forest resources: A comparative impact analysis of two integrated Social Forestry Projects
Journal of Environmental Science and Management Volume 7/2

Dizon, J.T., (1997 Ja-Je) Community organizing for People's Empowerment: The case of two Community Forestry Projects
Pterocarpus

Calderon, M.M., and Dizon, J.T., (2007) Households willingness to pay for improved Watershed Management: Evidences from the Philippines
In Proceedings of the International Symposium on Southeast Asian Water Environment Volume 5

Dizon, J.T., Rebugio, L.L., Camacho, L.D. and Calderon, M.M., (2006) The ASEAN-Korea Environmental Cooperation Project: A showcase of environmental cooperation
In: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Agriculture Education and Environment, Suwon, Korea

Rebugio, L.L., Dizon, J.T., and Espiritu, N.O. , (2001) Institutional and policy support to woodfuel development in the Philippines
FAO-Regional Wood Energy Development Programme, Bangkok, Thailand Volume 60

Mallion, F.K., Dizon, J.T. and Diamante, L.C., (1992) Farmers' tree breeding objectives in Mindoro
Winrock International, Bangkok, Thailand

Camacho, L.D., Carandang, A.P., Gevaña, D.T., Pulhin, F.B., Camacho, S.C., Dizon, J.T., Combalicer, E.A., Paras, F.D., & Rebugio, L.L., (2013) Financial Analysis of Carbon Sequestration of Man-Made Mangrove Forests in Bohol, Philippines
Ecosystems & Development Journal Volume 4, No. 1

Carandang, A.P., Camacho, L.D., Gevaña, D.T., Dizon, J.T., Camacho, S.C., de Luna, C.C., Pulhin, F.B., Combalicer, E.A., Paras, F.D., Peras, R.J.J., & Rebugio, L.L., (2013) Economic valuation for sustainable mangrove ecosystems management in Bohol and Palawan, Philippines
Forest Science and Technology Volume 9, No. 3

Carandang, M.G., Calderon, M.M., Camacho, L.D., & Dizon, J.T., (2008) Parametric and Non-parametric Models To Estimate Households' Willingness To Pay For Improved Management of Watershed
Journal of Environmental Science and Management Volume 11, No. 2

Calderon, M.M., Camacho, L.D., Carandang, M.G., Dizon, J.T., Rebugio, L.L., & Tolentino, N.L., (2004) A Water User Fee for Households in Metro Manila, Philippines
Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA), Singapore

Rebugio, L.L., Carandang, A.P., Dizon, J.T., Pulhin, J.M., Camacho, L.D., Lee, D.K., & Peralta, E.O., (2010) Promoting sustainable forest management through community forestry in the Philippines
IUFRO World Series Volume 25

Papers Presented:

  • Households' Willingness to Pay for Protected Area Conservation, 9th Biennial Conference of the International Society for Ecological Economics, New Delhi, India
  • Rural Life Improvement for Community Development: The Case of the Philippines, Seminar on Rural Life Improvement for Community Development, Lao PDR
  • Policy Reforms in the Management of Forest Resources: The Philippine Experience, 11th Biennial Global Conference of the International Association for the Study of Commons, Bali, Indonesia
  • Development of a Water User Fee for the Mt. Isarog Natural Park, Philippines, 11th Biennial Global Conference of the International Association for the Study of Commons, Bali, Indonesia
  • Water Users and the Management of the Mt. Isarog Natural Park, Camarines Sur, Philippines: A Contingent Valuation Study, 6th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Kapalong, Davao del Norte
  • Institutionalization of a Water User Fee for Mt. Isarog Natural Park, 6th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Kapalong, Davao del Norte
  • The ASEAN-Korea Environmental Cooperation Project: A showcase of environmental cooperation, 2nd International Conference on Agriculture Education and Environment, Suwon, Korea
  • Who Will Tend the Terraces? Keeping the Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras in the UNESCO World Heritage List , 10th Biennial Conference of the International Society for Ecological Economics, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Households' Willingness to Pay for Improved Watershed Management: Evidences from the Philippines , 5th International Symposium on Southeast Asian Water Environment, Green Lake Resort, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Models for Capturing Consumers? Willingness to Pay for Improved Management of Watersheds: A Comparison , 20th Anniversary and National Conference of the Operations Research Society of the Philippines, Makati Shangri-la , Makati City
  • An Analysis of the first Quarter Implementation of the Participatory Upland Development Program in the Dampalit Watershed of the Makiling Forest Reserve , Philippine National Conference and Annual Meeting of the International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences-Philippines
  • Balancing Environmental Integrity and Agricultural Productivity: The Case of Dampalit Watershed, Makiling Forest Reserve, Philippines 2007 , 13th PASSAGE Biennial Conference and International Seminar Workshop on Facilitation for Community Development, Development Academy of the Philippines, Tagaytay City, Philippines
  • Are Households Willing to Pay for Reliable Water Supply? , 44th Philippine Economic Society Conference, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Manila, Philippines
  • NGOs in the Decentralization of Forest Management: Roles, Issues and Challenges , 7th PRESCO Summer Institute and 4th IRSA International Conference, Bali, Indonesia

Awards:

  • Outstanding Extension Program (Team Member) , College of Forestry and Natural Resources, 2003 Je 4
  • Outstanding Research Team (AKECOP) , College of Forestry and Natural Resources , 2006 Ap
  • Outstanding Research Team (AKECOP) , UPLB, 2007 Mr
  • Best Agroforestry Project (Study Leader) , PAFERN, 2007 N
  • Outstanding Research Team (Study Leader) , College of Forestry and Natural Resources, 2008 Ap