Infrastructure needs in the Philippines must be addressed to ensure long term economic growth. After several years of … fiscal pressure, the Philippines is now in a position to address these needs. Despite the current international financial … infrastructure in the Philippines in network and facility density compares well with other countries in the region, its capacity and …

"Since the early 1980s the Philippines has undertaken substantial trade reform. The current Doha Round of World Trade … households in the wake of falling world prices and demand for the Philippines' agricultural exports. The authors find that the … poverty, especially in rural areas and among the unemployed, self-employed, and rural low-educated. The Philippines is found …

Countries around the world increasingly rely on conditional cash transfers to boost health and education outcomes for … programs are proving effective in a range of areas, including as an incentive to get more girls in school. In the Philippines …, the World Bank teamed up with the Government of the Philippines in 2007 to develop the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program …

The Philippines by virtue of its geographic circumstances is highly prone to natural disasters, such as earthquakes … seeks to document the impacts of natural disasters on the social and economic development of the Philippines; assess the … insurance pool, and/or contingent credit facilities. Also found was that, despite the high hazard risk in the Philippines, the …

is an important follow-up to the World Bank's Poverty Assessment for the Philippines. It complements the expert analyses …, elementary education, water supply, housing, and subsidized rice distribution.The Report Card identifies the key constraints that … Philippines that is independent, non-partisan, and credible. …

update our understanding of the nature of poverty and the recent progress in poverty reduction in the Philippines. It … social impact of the recent financial/El Nino crises and explores policies to reduce vulnerability in the Philippines. The …

update our understanding of the nature of poverty and the recent progress in poverty reduction in the Philippines. It … social impact of the recent financial/El Nino crises and explores policies to reduce vulnerability in the Philippines. The …

The Philippines regained a modest growth rate of 3.5 percent per annum for 1999-2001, but has not yet managed to reduce … percent per year are attainable, but only if the key building blocks for sustained growth - an environment conducive to …

The theme of the 2011 Philippines development report is 'generating inclusive growth, uplifting the poor and vulnerable …'. This theme is follows from the priorities set in President Aquino's Social Contract and the emerging 2011-2016 Philippines … the Philippines in 2011 are not radically different from those of previous years. The critical difference is the new …