Economic Development

Regulatory and investment coordination issues in the Philippines water sector

2021-present, Economic Development, Gender, Other Philippine Publication, Social Development / By

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 …

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Does rice tariffication in the Philippines worsen income poverty and inequality?

Brochure/Leaflet/Flyer, Economic Development, Gender, Other Philippine Publication, Social Development / By

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 …

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What are the effects of the Performance-Based Bonus on government workers and agencies?

2021-present, Brochure/Leaflet/Flyer, Economic Development, Gender, Gender Mainstreaming, Social Development / By

To improve service delivery in the public sector and motivate workers to enhance their performance, the government has been implementing the Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) since 2012. This Policy Note looks into whether the PBB has effectively achieved these goals. It found evidence of generally positive outcomes, such as increased compliance on conditions for PBB access …

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