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Public Expenditure Review of Social Protection Programs in the Philippines

This paper aims to provide an overall view of national government social protection expenditures in the Philippines. The report concluded with recent developments in social protection policy that could be continued to further the gains of social protection efforts in the last decade. Asset Type: Publications Collection: Other Philippine Publications Subject: Social Protection Expenditures, Philippine …

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Asia to benefit most from rise of digital platforms amid pandemic

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

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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