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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,...
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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...
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From Global Production Networks to Global Reproduction Networks: Households, Migration, and Regional Development in Cavite, the Philippines
Kelly, Philip - In: Regional Studies 43 (2009) 3, pp. 449-461
development in Cavite, the Philippines, Regional Studies. This paper suggests an extension to global production network approaches … unrealized potential to incorporate diverse actors and spaces in analysis. Using a case in the Philippines, this paper suggests … migration et l'amenagement du territoire a Cavite, aux Philippines, Regional Studies. Cet article laisse supposer le …
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Understanding Innovation in Production Networks in East Asia
Wignaraja, Ganeshan - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2013
(PRC), Thailand, and the Philippines. Technology-based approaches to trade offer a plausible explanation for firm …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011277999
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Understanding Innovation in Production Networks in East Asia
Wignaraja, Ganeshan - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2013
(PRC), Thailand, and the Philippines. Technology-based approaches to trade offer a plausible explanation for firm …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011278060
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Understanding Innovation in Production Networks in East Asia
Wignaraja, Ganeshan - Asian Development Bank Institute, Asian Development Bank - 2013
), Thailand, and the Philippines. Technology-based approaches to trade offer a plausible explanation for firm-level exporting …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010991090
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Strengthening SMEs to make export competitive
Das, Bhagaban; Shil, Nikhil Chandra; Pramanik, Alok Kumar - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2007
The importance of SMEs in any economy cannot be overlooked as they form a major chunk in the economic activity of nations. India has nearly three million SMEs, which account for almost 50 per cent of industrial output. However, SMEs which form the backbone of industrial development in India are...
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