Economic Development

The National Health Insurance Law and the Civil Service Code: A Review of Specific Provisions Applicable to Women

This occasional paper attempts to identify the provisions in the National Health Insurance (NHI) Law (Republic Act 7875) which neglect, disregard or out rightly discriminate against women’s needs and rights. An analysis of on whether the civil service provision for women in public service institutions are consistent with the Philippine Plan for Gender-responsive development (PPGRD) …

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The GREAT Women Project: Addressing Gender and Enterprise Challenges of the Bamboo Craft Industry in Leyte. Utilization of Gender-Responsive Value Chain Analysis Findings

This case study discusses the development of bamboo craft enterprises in Tanauan, Leyte. It highlights the division of labor between women and men as well as the challenges faced by microentrepreneurs in bamboo craft making. Asset Type: Publications Collection: Philippine Commission on Women Subject: GREAT Women Project, Women Empowerment, Bamboo Craft Industry Author: GREAT Women …

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The Enabling Environment for Women’s Economic Empowerment: Featuring Results of the GREAT Women Project from 2007-2013

This publication contains the impact of the GREAT Women Project on Gender-Responsive Governance at the National Level. Asset Type: Publications Collection: Philippine Commission on Women Subject: GREAT Women Project, Women’s Empowerment, Enabling Environment Author: GREAT Women Project Management Office Publisher: Philippine Commission on Women Publication Date: 2013

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