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Incorporating Regional Rice Production Models in a Simulation Model of Rice Importation: a Discrete Stochastic Programming Approach
Guzman, Rosalina G. de; Mina, Christian D.; Crean, Jason; … - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2010
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 imperative for the government to develop a strategy that would ensure adequate supply and minimum … importation costs. One of the critical factors in import decisionmaking is rice production. The Inter-Agency Committee on Rice and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009653040
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Incorporating Regional Rice Production Models in a Simulation Model of Rice Importation: a Discrete Stochastic Programming Approach
Guzman, Rosalina G. de; Mina, Christian D.; Crean, Jason; … - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2010
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 imperative for the government to develop a strategy that would ensure adequate supply and minimum … importation costs. One of the critical factors in import decisionmaking is rice production. The Inter-Agency Committee on Rice and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011184874
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Policy Options for Rice and Corn Farmers in the Face of Seasonal Climate Variability
Domingo, Sonny N.; Gonzales, Kathrina G.; Mina, Christian D. - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2010
key informant surveys and focus group discussions conducted in key producing areas in the country, rice and corn farmers …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009653041
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A Review of Social Insurance in the Philippines
Manasan, Rosario G. - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2011
This paper aims to review and assess the protection afforded by the Social Security System (SSS) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), two of the three agencies tasked with administering social insurance in the country. Like social security systems in other countries, the GSIS and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009653042
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Final Note from the Managing Editor
Liguton, Jennifer P.T. - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2011
In her final note for the PJD 2009 second semester issue, Ms. Jennifer Liguton bids farewell as the Philippine Journal of Development`s (PJD) managing editor. Ms. Liguton has served as its managing editor for the past three decades of the Journal`s publication. She has been involved from its...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009653043
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Factors Affecting Use or Nonuse of Free Trade Agreements in the Philippines
Lazaro, Dorothea C.; Wignaraja, Ganeshan; De Guzman, … - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2011
evaluating the impact of FTAs--particularly the 15-year-old ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA)--on business activity in the Philippines … administration, rent-seeking behavior, and nontariff measures in partner country markets. The paper concludes by making the case for …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009653044
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Assessing the Value of Seasonal Climate Forecasts on Farm-level Corn Production through Simulation Modeling
Gonzales, Kathrina G.; Predo, Canesio D.; Guzman, … - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2010
Rainfall variability greatly influences corn production. Thus, a skillful forecast is potentially of value to the farmers because it could help them make a number of crop management decisions including crop choice, variety selection, timing of planting, and input usage. The study aims to develop...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009653045
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Communicating and Using Seasonal Climate Forecasts: a Challenge Crossing National, Organizational, and Disciplinary Boundaries
Liguton, Jennifer P.T.; Hayman, Peter - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2010
agricultural decisionmakers in the Philippines and Australia" funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural … Philippines and a range of processes whereby this information can be used to work with decisionmakers to improve their risk …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009653046
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Corn Farmers` Decisionmaking Based on Seasonal Climate Forecasts
Predo, Canesio D.; Borines, Gian Carlo M.; Gravoso, … - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2010
Although our ability to predict climate conditions has improved significantly, farmers` use of climate information and forecasts in farming decisions and practices has changed a little. Part of the reasons is the lack of communication of innovations like the seasonal climate forecasts (SCFs)....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009653047
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An Assessment of the Local Service Delivery of Potable Water in Dumaguete City and Selected Areas of Agusan del Sur Province
Israel, Danilo C. - Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), … - 2011
This paper assessed the local service delivery (LSD) of potable water in Dumaguete City and selected areas of Agusan del Sur. It is based on a recent study conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and the United Nations Children`s Fund (UNICEF). The results and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009653048