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On Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): the Philippine Perspective
Jun 01, 2009
DP 2009-35
The formation of free trade agreements (FTAs) has been set in motion worldwide and its conclusion does not appear imminent in the near future. In the ..
Discussion Papers
Improving Local Service Delivery for the MDGs in Asia: the Case of the Philippines
Jun 01, 2009
DP 2009-34
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..
Discussion Papers
Philippine International Labor Migration in the Past 30 Years: Trends and Prospects
Jun 01, 2009
DP 2009-33
The paper characterizes how international labor migration became an enduring feature in the country’s development. It presents data on the flow of t..
Discussion Papers
The Social and Economic Impact of Philippine International Labor Migration and Remittances
Jun 01, 2009
DP 2009-32
The purpose of the paper was to summarize studies identifying the causes and effects of Philippine international labor migration and remittances and t..
Discussion Papers
Institutions Serving Philippine International Labor Migrants
Jun 01, 2009
DP 2009-31
This paper discusses public and private institutions that were established in the Philippines to provide services to Filipino international migrant wo..
Discussion Papers
Impact of the Global Financial and Economic Crisis on the Philippines
Jun 01, 2009
DP 2009-30
The 2008 global economic and financial crisis spawned a synchronized recession among industrialized countries leading to a contraction in world trade...
Discussion Papers
Profiling Poverty with Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines
Jun 01, 2009
DP 2009-29
Using data from the 2003 Family Income and Expenditure Survey and 2005 Community-based Monitoring System for a city, Multivariate Adaptive Regression ..
Discussion Papers
Incorporating Regional Rice Production Models in Rice Importation Simulation Model: a Stochastic Programming Approach
Jun 01, 2009
DP 2009-28
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..
Discussion Papers
Global Study on Child Poverty and Disparities: the Case of the Philippines
Jun 01, 2009
DP 2009-27
In a country where poverty is prevalent, a significant number of children are likely to be illiterate, malnourished, and prone to abuse and physical v..
Discussion Papers
Motives and Giving Norms behind Remittances: the Case of Filipino Overseas Workers and their Recipient Households
Jun 01, 2009
DP 2009-26
The literature has focused on motives to explain remittance behavior. But as nonanonymous transfers, remittances are apt to be influenced by giving no..
Discussion Papers
Preliminary Results of the Survey on Persons with Disabilities Conducted in Selected Metro Manila Cities
Jun 01, 2009
DP 2009-25
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) recognize the need to understand the link between disability and poverty. In fact this has become one of the k..
Discussion Papers
The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on Rural and Microfinance in Asia
Jun 01, 2009
DP 2009-24 (revised)
Using data from a quick survey of various rural (RFIs) and microfinance institutions (MFIs) in East Asia, the paper tries to find out how those insti..
Discussion Papers
Social Insurance in the Philippines: Responding to the Global Financial Crisis and Beyond
Jun 01, 2009
DP 2009-23
This paper aims to review and assess protection afforded by the Social Security System and the Government Service Insurance System, two out of the thr..
Discussion Papers
Reforming Social Protection Policy: Responding to the Global Financial Crisis and Beyond
Jun 01, 2009
DP 2009-22
This study reviews and evaluates the major contributory and noncontributory social protection programs that are currently in place as part of the gove..
Discussion Papers
Toward a Strategic Urban Development and Housing Policy for the Philippines
Jun 01, 2009
DP 2009-21
Philippine cities provide the highest levels of service and living standards in the country. Much of what happens to the country in terms of productio..
Discussion Papers

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