Government institutions seal partnership toward strong policy research.

Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) for research collaboration and knowledge sharing. PIDS President Gilberto Llanto and DAP President Antonio Kalaw Jr. signed the MOU for PIDS and DAP, respectively. Under the agreement, PIDS and DAP shall cooperate to identify opportunities for research collaboration; implement seminars, conferences, and workshops; develop cooperative mechanisms and other forms of cooperation; and identify other forms of cooperation for research.

State think tank PIDS conducts long-term policy-oriented research to assist the government in development planning and policy formulation. DAP is involved in research and capacity building. This new partnership is envisioned to further enrich their research capacities for generating new ideas and innovations in support of the country`s attainment of sustainable and inclusive development.


State think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and Development Academy of the Philippines formally seal their partnership on February 4, 2014. PIDS President Gilberto Llanto (left) and DAP President and CEO Antonio Kalaw Jr. (right) sign the memorandum of understanding for collaboration in research and knowledge sharing. Behind them are Dr. Sheila Siar (left), director for research information at PIDS, and Carlos Sayco Jr. (right), Vice-President for International Relations, Innovation, Strategic Convergence Initiatives

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