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Results of the 2009 Survey of Innovation Activities (SIA)
Aldaba, Rafaelita M.; Albert, Jose Ramon G.; Quimba, … - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2011
In this paper, results of the 2009 Survey of Innovation Activities are described and discussed. The term innovation, traditionally associated with research and development, has evolved to mean the implementation of new or significantly improved goods and services, production process, marketing,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009395012
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Use of the Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF) by the Department of Agriculture
Israel, Danilo C. - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2012
The Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF) is an ongoing loan and grant program in the Philippines for …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010738433
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Small and Medium Enterprises` (SMEs) Access to Finance: Philippines
Aldaba, Rafaelita M. - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2012
Based on a survey of 97 firms in the garments, textiles, automotive, electrical and electronics, and food manufacturing industries; the paper highlights the difficulties faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in accessing finance. For both firms with access to finance as well as those that...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011003995
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Does Innovation Mediate Good Firm Performance?
Llanto, Gilberto M.; del Prado, Fatima - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2015
Private firms invest in physical capital and human resource but they are also advised to invest in innovations to be more productive and profitable. Innovations refer to the development, deployment, and economic utilization of new products, processes, and services. It is important for firms to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011124359
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SME Development: Narrowing the Development Gap in the ASEAN Economic Community
Aldaba, Rafaelita M. - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2014
This paper evaluates the implementation of the 2010–2015 ASEAN Strategic Action Plan for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Development and the 2004–2009 ASEAN Policy Blueprint for SME Development. The initial interviews and survey results yielded low average effectiveness scores...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011184719
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Survey and Assessment of Laws on the Informal Sector
Tolentino, Maria Catalina M.; Sibal, Jorge V.; … - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2001
This study classifies the laws affecting the informal sector and assesses the extent of the empowerment of the sector based on the provisions in the laws that allow for organization, decision making mechanisms and transfer of power from the traditional center to another. Results indicate that,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011184775
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Prospects and Problems of Expanding Trade with Japan: A Survey of Philippine Exporters
Tan, Rosalina P. - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2004
provisions for the proposed Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) that will enable existing and prospective … processed food sectors to the Philippines, import promotion programs particularly for Philippine-made products, and SME … Philippines expand its exports. Further, the benefits that the Philippines can reap from the optimal position of its electronics …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005785256
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Small-Scale Industry Promotion: Economic and Social Impact Analysis
Pernia, Ernesto M. - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 1983
(SSE). These industries are labor-intensive and are therefore suited to labor-abundant countries such as the Philippines …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005787273
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Small and Medium Enterprise Development Experience and Policy in Japan and the Philippines: Lessons and Policy Implications
Habito, Cielito F.; Tamangan, Ronald J.; Josef, Frances - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2004
The role of SMEs in economic development has been well recognized. SMEs have been regarded as an important contributor to employment generation and wealth creation in a developing economy. Ironically, however, SMEs have been discriminated against considering a raft of issues. In almost all...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005439653
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Expanding Banking Services to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Poor Households in the Philippines
Lamberte, Mario B. - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2001
in the Philippines has indeed considerably improved since 1990, and there are signs that banks have favorably responded …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005439711