UCT - Matches

Sustaining and accelerating agricultural growth remains a development imperative in view of persistent rural poverty and emerging threats to food sec..

Monitoring the behavior of potential output helps policymakers implement appropriate policies in response to an economic crisis. In the short-run, est..

The Philippines has used the Build-operate-transfer (BOT) Law as amended to motivate private sector provision of infrastructure. After a brief period ..

Despite the many propoor policies, programs, and projects instituted, the country's gains in the fight against poverty have still been modest. This No..

Agriculture remains a primary source of income for our ruralfolks, and farming remains to be a major means of livelihood. In this issue of the DRN, PI..

Regional production networks and local production linkages are important not only for the generation of industrial activity through investment flows b..

This paper attempts to illustrate the quality of prenatal care services provided by different health care providers. Section I presents the introducti..

The experience of the Philippines shows that FDI spillover effects are not automatically generated. Opening up the economy to FDI has contributed to t..

This Note discusses two major constraints to agricultural finance that hinder private investments in food production. The policy gaps that need govern..

The paper aims to examine the characteristics and factors that constrain the growth of SMEs that are operating within and outside production networks...

The recent trade and productivity literature shows that trade liberalization can lead to productivity gains through increased competition and exit of ..

Quality local road networks are critical components needed in facilitating trade and movement of people and services. Constraints, however, are presen..

Directing government subsidies to social services such as health care is expected to bring about positive external/social benefits and improve equity ..

Research plays a major role in the crafting and implementation of government`s poverty reduction programs. As such, this year`s celebration of the Dev..

In the Philippines, importation has remained as one of the most feasible options for the government to meet the growing demand for rice. It is thus im..