The priority research agenda/topics contained in this document were culled out from the Updated DRDP, 2017-2022, including other research agenda relevant to the growth and development of the region. These were compiled into the Davao Region Development Research Agenda 2017-2022 Midterm Update to facilitate easy access and provide the region’s R&D institutions and researchers with a unified guide in identifying priority areas for research undertakings to ensure their responsiveness to the Region’s development needs, as well as encourage R&D agencies and institutions to align their research and development efforts.