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    APEC 2015: global value chains and services

    Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2015
    APEC 2015 provides an opportunity for the Philippines to advance its economic interests in services and contribute to regional integration by focusing on global value chains (GVCs) which are now believed to account for more than 50 percent of global trade.
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    Toward and beyond APEC Summit 2015: key issues and challenges of professional service mobility

    Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2015
    Labor mobility or professional service mobility, in particular, has become  increasingly important. Its prevalence (in terms of volume of jobs) in trade in services and its economic contribution to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and other regional trading blocs is increasing.
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    Establishing the linkages of human resource development with inclusive growth

    Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2015
    This study is one of the component papers in the priority area on inclusive growth of Project APEC 2015. This paper aims to establish the linkages of enhancing human capital and human resource development in an economy in attaining inclusive growth.
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    Competition policy and regulation in ports and shipping

    Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2005
    The Philippines is an archipelago of approximately 7,107 islands. It has a long coastline extending to 235,973 square kilometers which is longer than that of the United States (UNESCAP 2002b). The country’s archipelagic configuration requires an efficient maritime transport infrastructure composed of ports and shipping for growth and socioeconomic integration.
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    Supply chain connectivity: enhancing participation in the global supply chain

    Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2015
    Supply chain consists of manufacturers, suppliers, shippers, warehousemen, retailers, and customers involved, directly or indirectly, in fulfilling a customer’s request. Supply chain connectivity is vital for the efficient flow of trade among Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies.
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    37. The impact of ASEAN-China FTA early harvest program: the case of the Philippines with focus on short-run effects on the agriculture sector

    Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2007
    This paper aims to provide some information on the implications for the Philippine agriculture sector of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement. In particular, the paper explores the possible impact of the agreement, with emphasis on the Early Harvest Program (EHP).
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    Supporting WTO and Pathways to the Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific (FTAAP)

    Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2015
    The discussions on the Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific (FTAAP) have evolved in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings since 2004 when the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) presented a study suggesting a possible integration of the Asia-Pacific region.
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    Building Philippine SMEs resilience to natural disasters

    Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2015
    Disasters are bad for business specifically for SMEs. These catastrophic events can compromise capital, logistics, product market and labour, which compromise business continuity and recovery.
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    Compilation and synthesis of major agricultural value chain analysis in the Philippines

    Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2014
    This report is an output of a stock-taking of value chain studies and gap analysis for major agricultural commodities. This involves reviewing and synthesizing existing studies, particularly the ones recently completed, as well as the available road maps and master plans, for the strategic commodities relevant for selected ARC (Agrarian Reform Community) clusters.
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    A spatial integration analysis of the regional fertilizer markets in the Philippines

    Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2014
    Fertilizer, which is an important production input, holds a significant share in total cost of production for some crops. Based on the available fertilizer price data, it can be observed that price levels vary greatly across regions. To help determine whether or not this variability is alarmingly high, a spatial market integration analysis was done.

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