2021-present

Asia to benefit most from rise of digital platforms amid pandemic

2021-present, Countries and Regions, Cultural Development, Other Philippine Publication, Social Development / By

This quarter’s Development Research News focuses on the opportunities and challenges of the digital economy. The banner story reports on how the growth of digital platforms benefits Asia and how the Philippines could unlock its digital potential. Other stories delve into the socioeconomic condition of Filipino online workers, highlighting the need for skills training, a …

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PIDS dissects PH irrigation issues in new book

2021-present, Brochure/Leaflet/Flyer, Other Philippine Publication, Social Development / By

The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the urgent need for a more robust agricultural sector. Thus, this first issue of the Development Research News (DRN) for 2021 focuses on critical challenges affecting agriculture and related sectors. The banner story features the Institute’s book on irrigation, a compilation of studies that analyze the state of the country’s …

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The national government’s role in local water supply delivery in the Philippines

2021-present, Book/Handbook/Booklet, Case Study, Countries and Regions, Environment, PCW Publication / By

Improving water supply and sanitation is essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation by 2030. This Policy Note examines the national government’s role in local water supply provision. It found that fund utilization is higher for national government initiatives than the mandated local development fund …

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