Poverty in the Philippines: Causes, Constraints and Opportunities

This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the causes of poverty in the Philippines and give recommendations for accelerating poverty reduction through sustained and more inclusive growth. The study will provide an overview of the current status of government responses, strategies, and achievements and will identify and prioritize future needs and interventions. Millennium Development Goal (MDG) accomplishments to date will also be assessed. It will examine implications of the current financial crisis on poverty and recommend ways to move forward. The study is based on analytical work using current literature and the latest available data, including the 2006 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES).