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Unlock MSME potential through global value chains, say PIDS, WB

The role of global value chains (GVCs) as channels for the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) was emphasized at a policy forum hosted recently by the World Bank (WB)-Philippine Office and state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).

“Three quarters of world trade is in intermediate goods and services,” explained WB Senior Economist Olivier Cattaneo. “It’s much harder [for MSMEs] to export directly than indirectly.”

For the Philippines, GVC participation presents an opportunity for leaders to improve the quality of jobs in the country and for MSMEs to access international markets.

Experts recommend adopting a holistic approach to urban environment resilience

Policymakers should push for an integrated approach to urban environment resilience.

This is how Dr. Marife Ballesteros, acting vice president of state think tank Philippine Institute of Development Studies (PIDS), summarized the discussion on urban environment resilience last September 22.

“When we look at resilience, we should not merely be concerned with the sectoral aspects but with the integrated policy approach,” she explained.

World Bank, PIDS target MSME resilience

The World Bank Group partnered with state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) in a forum aimed to strengthen the potential of the Philippines’ small and medium enterprises in the local and global markets.

Titled “Increasing Philippine SMEs’ Participation in the Global Value Chains”, the forum coincided with the celebration of the 14^th Development Policy Research Month (DPRM), which centers on the theme “Investing in Risk Reduction for a Resilient Philippines”.

“Building resilient systems in our country would not be complete if we disregard our micro, small and medium enterprises. After all, they are the lifeblood of the Philippine economy,” said Dr. Sheila Siar, PIDS director for research information, in her opening remarks.

In the face of multiple risks, 'We need to do more', Llanto urges public, policymakers

"We are doing things right, but we need to do more."

This was the message of Dr. Gilberto Llanto, president of state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), during a press conference in Quezon City in line with the celebration of the 14th Development Policy Research Month (DPRM).

The press conference, which was conducted in partnership with the Philippine Information Agency, was part of a series of events the Institute has organized throughout the month of September.

The DPRM is celebrated across the country every September in view of Malacañang Proclamation No. 247 issued in 2002. The proclamation declares the observance of a DPRM to promote and draw public awareness and appreciation of the importance of policy research in the formulation of sound policies, programs, and projects. The proclamation also designated PIDS as the lead government agency in the yearly celebration of the DPRM.

Mindanawon researches take mining, local governance, and disaster management issues on center stage at a policy forum in Butuan

Local researchers and representatives from government agencies and the private sector brought mining, governance, and disaster-related issues to the fore during the 2^nd Mindanao Policy Research Forum held in Butuan City on September 1, 2016. Researchers from Caraga State University (CSU) and Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) steered the discussion with their presentations on responsible mining in Mindanao, geographic information system (GIS) for local government units (LGUs), and disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) initiatives.

Research and policy stakeholders in Mindanao join forces at the 2^nd Mindanao Policy Research Forum

Following the successful gathering of Mindanawon researchers and policymakers in Davao City in 2015, state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) held the 2^nd Mindanao Policy Research Forum in Butuan City on September 1, 2016. To better link policy stakeholders and the research community in the region, this year’s event was co-organized by Butuan-based Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) and the Commission on Higher Education-Caraga (CHED-Caraga

2016 Development Policy Research Month to kick off on September 1 in Butuan City

The second Mindanao Policy Research Forum will be the first of many activities slated for September’s Development Policy Research Month (DPRM) celebration. Partners Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), and Father Saturnino Urios University are co-hosting a policy forum which is focused on the theme “Nurturing Resilient Communities in Mindanao towards Sustainable Development”. A lunchtime press conference will formally open and discuss this year’s DPRM theme of “Investing in Risk Reduction for a Resilient Philippines”. These back-to-back events will be held on September 1 at FSUU in Butuan City.

PIDS, PIA to hold press conference to herald start of DPRM 2016

The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) will hold a press conference on September 5, 2016, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, to herald the start of the 14th Development Policy Research Month (DPRM).

Spearheaded by PIDS, the DPRM is an annual nationwide celebration held every September to promote awareness and understanding of the importance of policy research in the formulation of development policies, programs, and projects.

2016 Policy Research Month focuses on risk reducion and building resilience

Investing in risk reduction and building a resilient economy is the focus of this year’s celebration of the Development Policy Research Month (DPRM). Celebrated every September in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 247, DPRM is a nationwide information and advocacy event being led by state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) since 2003. It aims at raising public awareness on the importance of policy research in nation-building and at promoting broad-based literacy of development issues confronting the country.