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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..

Rainfall variability greatly influences corn production. Thus, a skillful forecast is potentially of value to the farmers because it could help them m..

For the Philippines, quantitative policy analysis should incorporate regional differences in welfare and economic structure, which arise partly from g..

Seasonal climate forecast (SCF) is one of the tools that could help farmers and decisionmakers better prepare for seasonal variability. However, a clo..

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..

Most countries generally equate development to economic growth and vice versa. Years of economic growth, however, have failed to uplift the lives of F..

Government education spending is expected to improve the well-being of beneficiaries and enhance their capability to earn income in the future. In thi..

The industry’s lack of competitiveness, absence of economies of scale and a weak supply base are the fundamental issues that must be addressed in or..

Using a political economy perspective, this paper establishes the strong relationship between rice and politics and explains recent developments in th..