Vision 2040 Public Consultations: Discussions with the Filipino Youth Vision 2040 is a statement of where Filipinos aspire to be in 25 years. It is a set of goals identified by the public, for themselves, their children, their community, and the country. This vision, once articulated, shall eventually set the direction for government policy. Filipinos continue reading : Vision 2040: The Filipino
The Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022 is the first medium-term plan to be anchored on the 0-10 point Socioeconomic Agenda and is geared towards the Ambisyon Natin 2040 which articulates the Filipino people’s collective vision of a MATATAG, MAGINHAWA, AT PANATAG NA BUHAY PARA SA LAHAT. It also takes into account the country’s international commitments continue reading : Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022
The year 2016 marked a period of transition as we witnessed the end of an administration and ushered in the beginning of a new one. Amid this change, NEDA remained resolute in the performance of its mandate and continued to build on the gains and faced the challenges that emerged by ensuring stability, enriching reforms, continue reading : Annual Report 2016: Ensuring stability, enriching reforms, sharpening strategies for inclusive growth
In 2015, the Philippines through the Aquino administration, continued its pursuit of inclusive growth through transparent and responsive governance, increased infrastructure investment, improved social services, and a stable macroeconomic environment, among others. The country sought to meet its targets amid external and domestic shocks that threatened its progress. This Report provides details of the country’s socioeconomic performance in 2015 and how it can achieve higher and more inclusive growth in 2016 and the coming years.
In 2015, NEDA continued to lead the coordination of development initiatives across the entire government that helped steer the economy and strengthened structural reforms in the country. This is by pursuing sound economic development management and effective leadership management and innovation. The Agency has been providing six major services to achieve sound economic and development management: (a) development planning; (b) investment programming; (c) continue reading : Annual Report 2015: Steering the Economy, Solidifying Structural Reforms
The Philippines is a net exporter of services due to a strong IT-BPM sector. As companies increasingly move some of their operations and production or manufacturing processes to other countries, such as the Philippines, more Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are drawn into the global value chain. This creates more employment and business continue reading : The Philippine Services Sector and APEC
Click here to download a PDF copy of the Statement adopted by the Structural Reform Ministers at the SRMM in Cebu (7-8 September).
Structural reform is about changing government policies and regulations so that economic transactions can be done more efficiently. In particular, it aims to eliminate complex and unnecessary government regulations and processes that keep firms and individuals from pursuing business and job opportunities within the country and abroad. Eliminating such barriers to growth allows resources to continue reading : Primer on Structural Reform
The National Economic and Development Authority made significant achievements in 2014, through its mandate and strong resolve to sustain economic gains and meet development targets. The organization remained steadfast as it informed the choice, design, and implementation of policies and programs by its partners in the government and in the private sector. Key achievements include, continue reading : NEDA Annual Report 2014: Greater solidarity and better results
This DevPulse issue focuses on the economic potentials and imperatives of an autonomous Bangsamoro. The main article answers a very basic question that people in Mindanao often ask: How will the creation of an autonomous Bangsamoro government affect our lives? The other articles discuss two important roles of the new Bangsamoro government in a region that will be mainstreamed in continue reading : DEVPulse Vol. 18 No. 1. 1st Semester 2015
The Philippines, through its new administration in June 2010, committed itself to achieving inclusive growth through transparent and responsive governance, massive infrastructure investment, increased competitiveness, improved access to financing, improved social services, a stable macroeconomic environment, ecological integrity, quality education, appropriate science and technology appropriations, and advanced peace process alongside improved national security. In 2014, continue reading : Socioeconomic Report 2014
The Reconstruction Assistance on Yolanda (RAY): Implementation for Results is the second of two planning documents prepared by NEDA to meet immediate post-disaster needs in areas affected by typhoon Yolanda. RAY: Implementation for Results presents an overall results framework for monitoring progress consistent with Philippine Development Plan. It also highlights key policy and program initiatives under implementation or consideration by four continue reading : Reconstruction Assistance on Yolanda: Implementation for Results
Click here to download a PDF copy of the Philippine Development Plan Midterm Update.
Click here to view the full Philippines Fifth Progress Report – Millennium Development Goals.
