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 …
Irrigation Investments: Some Recurrent and Emerging Issues Read More »
Water supply and sanitation are an essential component of the country’s strategic infrastructure program under the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022. This Policy Note examined the issues in the water sector’s institutional arrangements and identified gaps and overlaps in regulation to determine whether the water sector contributes to or hinders the PDP’s attainment. The water …
Regulatory and investment coordination issues in the Philippines water sector Read More »
Passed in 2019, the Rice Tariffication Law (Republic Act 11203) aims to reduce the price of the country’s essential staples. It also mandates an annual Rice Fund to provide production support and other assistance to rice farmers in anticipation of the policy’s potential adverse impact. This Policy Note reviews recent trends in the rice market …
Does rice tariffication in the Philippines worsen income poverty and inequality? Read More »
