This Policy Note assesses the efforts of the government to formalize the small-scale mining economy. Among these issues is the absence of monitoring and profiling mechanisms in the sector, resulting in the lack of basic information, such as the profile of workers. To address these issues, this study recommends holding rigorous and comprehensive documentation of …
Bottlenecks to Formalization of Small-Scale Mining in PH Read More »
This Policy Note looks at some recurrent and emerging concerns on how to improve irrigation investments in the country. The study calls for a clear understanding of the bottlenecks or limiting factors in achieving the target new areas. The study likewise suggests exploring the potential for irrigation investment to support the crop diversification program, given …
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The COVID-19 pandemic did not deter the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) from pursuing its mission of providing relevant, reliable, and timely policy research to guide policymaking in the country. In 2020, the Institute completed 60 research projects, released 80 publications, and conducted 31 events, 27 of which were webinars. Its senior researchers continued …
Bouncing back together: innovating governance for the new normal Read More »
