Detailed data on the distribution of human populations are valuable inputs to research and decision making. This study aims at compiling data on population density that are more granular than government-published estimates and assessing different methods and model specifications. As a first...

This report provides an assessment of the Observance of Standards and Codes on Fiscal Transparency Module for the Philippines. The Philippines meets the requirements of fiscal transparency in many important respects. Despite broad adherence to the transparency code, there are some key areas that...

This Report evaluates the Observance of Standards and Codes on the Payment Systems for the Philippines. The assessment confirms that the infrastructure for effective supervision has improved considerably in recent years. Although important gaps exist, compliance is overall quite high. The...