Governance - Matches

It is ironic how the Philippines, being basically an agricultural country, is one of the top importers of rice in the world. This country is so blesse..

This report argues that improving local service delivery (LSD) is about improving people’s lives. It is premised on the idea that better provision o..

Education in the Philippines for many years now has suffered much in terms of quality. True, while access to education may no longer be an issue toda..

How should local service delivery of public goods and services be improved for desirable development outcomes? This paper attempts at answering this q..

Because the barangay is considered to be the local government unit closest to the people in terms of access and proximity, its role in local service d..

Looking at the analyses and issues raised on the dismal state of Philippine education, one is confronted with the realization that the issues raised a..

Over the past sixty years, the concept of development has expanded from economic growth and investment, to poverty reduction, human development, susta..

Trade and financial policies in ASEAN-member countries have contributed to the goal of economic integration. One important feature of this pro..

The promise and potential of the Philippine economy has remained unrealized notwithstanding the country`s talented labor force, skilled professionals,..

The nature of activity of the informal sector may vary across the developed and developing countries, yet it is evident that the sector contributes to..

The application of information and communication technology for improving governance by enhancing government's role in service delivery, public admini..

Once again, the PIDS successfully led this year's observance of the 5th Development Policy Research Month (DPRM). The DPRM, which was initiated primar..

The paper discusses financial liberalization in the context of a proposed RP-US FTA. It discusses the state of the financial industry, in general, and..

This paper attempts to analyze governance systems in Southeast Asia and proposes some policy suggestions that can improve governance practices in the ..

Microfinance is an emerging important financial subsector in Asian transition countries. Its role is to improve financial access of the poor and small..