The second of the series of ZBB seminars sponsored by PIDS and the Congressional Planning and Budget Research Department of the House of Representatives tackled resettlement, the main program of the National Housing and Authority from 2003-2011. The main presentation was given by Dr. Marife M. Ballesteros, Senior Research Fellow at PIDS.
BACKGROUND: In terms of resettlement expenditure share in the period 2007-2011, the Greater Manila Area (GMA) cornered the biggest chunk at 93.51 percent. This was divided between the National Capital Region which got 16.23 percent, and the rest of GMA which got 77.29 percent. Majority of finished projects were categorized as completed housing and located in-city. Welfare issues in off-city resettlement programs included lack of employment programs, higher transport costs, and lack of facilities. Households had no choice but to reduce expenses on food, water, and electricity because of a significant reduction in household income. The study recommended a focus on in-city resettlement.
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BACKGROUND: In terms of resettlement expenditure share in the period 2007-2011, the Greater Manila Area (GMA) cornered the biggest chunk at 93.51 percent. This was divided between the National Capital Region which got 16.23 percent, and the rest of GMA which got 77.29 percent. Majority of finished projects were categorized as completed housing and located in-city. Welfare issues in off-city resettlement programs included lack of employment programs, higher transport costs, and lack of facilities. Households had no choice but to reduce expenses on food, water, and electricity because of a significant reduction in household income. The study recommended a focus on in-city resettlement.
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- Efficiency and Effectiveness Review of the NHA Resettlement Program (Presentation by Marife M Ballesteros, Senior Research Fellow, PIDS)
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