In his keynote message during the Policy Dialogue on Effective Regulations for Sustainable Growth last September 17, 2015, NEDA Deputy Director-General Emmanuel Esguerra said that Good Regulatory Practice (GRP) is one of the critical ingredients in realizing structural reform, which is necessary to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth. DDG Esguerra also said that there is continue reading : NEDA underscores need to institutionalize good and effective regulatory practices in PH

Primer on Structural Reform
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
New Zealand officials pay courtesy call on Secretary Balisacan
New Zealand officials led by Minister for Economic Development Steven Joyce (right) and Ambassador David Strachan (left) paid a courtesy call on Economic Planning Secretary and NEDA Director-General Arsenio M. Balisacan (2nd from left) last August 4 at the NEDA Director-General’s Office. Secretary Balisacan and the New Zealand officials shared perspectives on economic growth prospects continue reading : New Zealand officials pay courtesy call on Secretary Balisacan