10 1. Indigenous Peoples – Culturally Responsive Socio-Economics, AgroTechnology, Ecology and Special Services (IP-CREATESS) The IP-CREATESS Framework is a strategy for consolidation of Programs, Activities and Projects (PAPs) to support the communities in the implementation of their ADSDPPs. The implementation of this program and its component is programmatic and multi-year, utilizing the Integrated Ancestral Domain Development Approach (IADDA). This IADDA is a coordination mechanism for inclusive business and a tool use to facilitate convergence with partner government agencies. Moreover, the IP-CREATES Framework provides the methodology for capability-building of NCIP focal persons on Socio-Economic & IP project implementers. a. Agro-Technology Development (Research & Development, Organic Farming, Establishment of Agri-Demo Farm, Animal Dispersals, Backyard Gardening and Traditional Cooperative Value Systems) The Agro-Technology Development Program provides support for the formulation and implementation of programs building on existing customary practices and traditions with the infusion of appropriate agro-technology systems that will benefit the ICCs/IPs. The program supports the integration of Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSPs) in training programs, agricultural research and development; technology transfer; seed production; establish demonstration agricultural farm showcasing farm technology and other agro-technology related endeavors and integrating such technologies to ICCs/IPs traditional systems and practices. The Table below shows the project implemented under Agro-Technology Development. Implemented Projects in 2018 REGION/OFFICE PROJECT Cordillera Ginger Production and Administrative Region Processing (CAR) Region I Establishment of Banana Plantation and Marketing Coffee and Vegetable Production LOCATION Pancian, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte Pilawan, Sison, Pangasinan Barangays Cares and Palina, Pugo La Union