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Gems in LGU Fiscal Management: a Compilation of Good Practices

Jun 01, 2006

DP 2006-16

Recognizing that the lack of financial resources to support the provision of basic services and to fund local development plans is a critical concern ..

Discussion Papers

State of Trade and Investments in the Philippines

Jun 01, 2006

DP 2006-15

The last two decades have witnessed a tremendous increase in global trade and investments. This has been followed by a shift in the pattern of FDI inf..

Discussion Papers

Children and Household Savings in the Philippines

Jun 01, 2006

DP 2006-14

This paper examines the relationship between household savings and family size. Household savings are important indicators for family welfare not only..

Discussion Papers

RP-US FTA: Trade Remedies, Competition Policy and Government Procurement

Jun 01, 2006

DP 2006-13

This paper was designed to provide a policy guide in the formulation of the country’s position for RP-US FTA negotiations. After sieving through the..

Discussion Papers

Intellectual Property Rights: Talking Points for RP-US FTA Negotiations

Jun 01, 2006

DP 2006-12

Intellectual property rights-–copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and related rights-–have become increasingly important with the adve..

Discussion Papers

Implications of an RP-US FTA on the Philippine Financial Services Industry and the Philippine Economy

Jun 01, 2006

DP 2006-11

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..

Discussion Papers

Expanding RP-US Linkages in Business Process Outsourcing

Jun 01, 2006

DP 2006-10

The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has experienced unprecedented global growth. This has greatly benefited the Philippines, where BPO has f..

Discussion Papers

Enhancement and Deepening of the Competitiveness of the Philippine Electronics Industry Under a Bilateral Setting

Jun 01, 2006

DP 2006-09

The participation of the Philippines in the global production network of multinational electronic companies has undoubtedly shaped the pattern and str..

Discussion Papers

Assessment of Competitiveness and Logistics Infrastructure of the Philippine Garments Industry

Jun 01, 2006

DP 2006-08

The paper discusses the state of the Philippine garments industry, with specific focus on its competitiveness and logistics infrastructure, and how th..

Discussion Papers

Issues and Prospects on the Movement of Natural Persons and Human Capital Development in the Philippine-American Economic Relations

Jun 01, 2006

DP 2006-07

The United States of America is the top trading partner of the Philippines and also the top destination of highly skilled and professional Filipino wo..

Discussion Papers

The Impact of a Philippine-US FTA: The Case of Philippine Agriculture

Jun 01, 2006

DP 2006-06

The paper examines the effect of an RP-US FTA in the Philippine agricultural sector. Using an Applied General Equilibrium (AGE) Model, it analyzes the..

Discussion Papers

Agricultural Trade Between the Philippines and the US: Status, Issues and Prospects

Jun 01, 2006

DP 2006-05

The paper describes the environment under which RP-US agricultural trade currently operates. It also highlights key issues affecting current trade flo..

Discussion Papers

The Politico-Strategic Dimension of the US Proposal for a Free Trade Agreement with the Philippines

Jun 01, 2006

DP 2006-04

This research paper examines the politico-strategic motivations of the Bush Administration’s effort to foster Free Trade Agreements to a number of c..

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Deliberating a Philippine-US Free Trade Agreement: Issues, Challenges and Prospects

Jun 01, 2006

DP 2006-03

As a result of changing conditions in the world market and increasing global competition, trade and integration arrangements have become a part of eco..

Discussion Papers

Preferential Trading Agreements and Agricultural Liberalization in East and Southeast Asia

Jun 01, 2006

DP 2006-02

The paper analyzes how various preferential trading arrangements deal with agriculture liberalization and examines a few case studies highlighting th..

Discussion Papers

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