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  Examining recent trends in poverty, inequality, and vulnerability (executive summary)

  2010

  While the most recent economic growth figures of the Philippines are much better than expected, it is important to recognise that even when economic growth occurs, members of society do not benefit equally from this growth. Government, therefore, has to develop social protection mechanisms that would reduce the deprivation suffered by the marginalised sectors of society such as the poor.
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  Why are some Filipino children not in school?

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2011

  Filipino families and the Philippine government are known to put a high premium on the education of Filipino children. This is evident in the attention given by Filipino parents on their children’s education as well as in the national development plans and country commitments forged by the government relating to education. 
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  Preliminary research on national budget and accounting system in the Philippines

  Korea Development Institute, 2012

  The Korean government introduced many new Public Expenditure Management Systems (PEMS) in the 2000s, including the mid-term expenditure framework, topdown budgeting, performance management system and program budgeting. The Republic of the Philippines (RP) is also seeking to modernize their PEMS.
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  Philippine trade policy: reflecting on its effects on the environment

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 1999

  The country's trade and industrial policy regime, and the resulting trade and production patterns, impact on the environment and result in environmental costs. In this context, the question is—does the country's trade and industrial policy lead to increased environmental degradation?
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  Rethinking government's role in urban infrastructure

  1999

  By 2020, it is estimated that more than half of the population of developing countries would be urban-based. The demographic shift implies an increased demand for urban transport, water and wastewater services, basic education and health, sanitation and waste disposal facilities. Clearly, urban growth has further increased the demand for basic infrastructure.
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  A twenty-five year review (1967-1991) of epidemiological profile and trends of selected diseases

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 1995

  This paper deals with the epidemiological trends and incidence of selected leading diseases in the country. Mortality rates and morbidity rates are investigated. It also offers recommendations for future policies and programs.
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  Serving the urban poor through public-private community partnerships in water supply

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2001

  This policy note discusses major forms of water (and sanitation) services provided for the urban poor in the Philippines, highlighting the public-private-community partnerships forged in the process and the role of each partner, and drawing some lessons for improvement and replication in other areas.
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  Assessing alternative schemes for financing tariff reform

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2001

  As part of its objective to promote efficiency in production, the Philippines government intensified its programme on tariff reform beginning in the 1990s. In the process, a large reduction in government revenue, mainly through tariff duties, had taken place and is expected to continue. In the face of the government's current huge budget deficits, how can this pressure be eased?
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  A review of research on population-related issues: 1980-2002

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2002

  This paper summarizes the research on population-related issues done between 1980-2002. The review organized the research into the following areas: (a) demographic processes (fertility, mortality, migration, gender in demographic process); (b) program-related research; (c)population and environment; (d) population and poverty.
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  Absorptive capacity for government and donor funding: assessing the DOH case

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2001

  Looking at the major public programmes of the Department of Health (DOH), particularly the accomplishments in terms of cases treated and served, the authors say that not only is the magnitude of financial resources important but also the timing of fund release and its accessibility from various sources. 

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