As Delivered Speech of Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia during the 13th World Islamic Economic Forum

13th World Islamic Economic Forum Sarawak, Malaysia 21 November 2017 ERNESTO M. PERNIA, PhD Socioeconomic Planning Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Republic of the Philippines Panel Discussion on Global Economic Outlook: Reimagining an Inclusive Economic System   His Excellency Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia and Patron of WIEF Foundation, Hon. continue reading : As Delivered Speech of Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia during the 13th World Islamic Economic Forum

Keynote speech of Secretary Balisacan during the PIDS’ 2015 Inaugural Public Policy Conference

KEYNOTE SPEECH ARSENIO M. BALISACAN Socioeconomic Planning Secretary, NEDA Director-General, and Chairperson, PIDS Board of Trustees “Harnessing Institutions and Human Capital for Inclusive Growth” PIDS’ 2015 Inaugural Public Policy Conference Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria 22 September 2015 Dr. Gilbert Llanto, the management and staff of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies or PIDS, colleagues in continue reading : Keynote speech of Secretary Balisacan during the PIDS’ 2015 Inaugural Public Policy Conference

Growth of services value chains, critical for job creation and inclusive growth – NEDA

CEBU CITY – The critical role of services trade in global value chains (GVCs) must be further explored as it can provide potential new sources of growth and jobs for the country and the entire APEC region, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). “We would like to see greater participation of services continue reading : Growth of services value chains, critical for job creation and inclusive growth – NEDA

Inclusive growth key to escaping the ‘Middle Income Trap’ —NEDA

BORACAY, AKLAN— Inclusive growth lays the economic foundation needed for more investments and innovation, which in turn, are essential for middle income economies to graduate to high-income status and escape the middle income trap, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). “Escaping the so-called middle income trap requires governments and the private sector continue reading : Inclusive growth key to escaping the ‘Middle Income Trap’ —NEDA

SDC-HDPRC mobilizes gov’t, private sector in poor localities to address constraints to inclusive growth

MANILA— In a bid to accelerate poverty reduction and promote growth in areas where the poor are found, the NEDA Social Development Committee – Human Development and Poverty Reduction Cluster (SDC-HDPRC) embarked on a concerted effort among the government, private sector, and the poor to ensure that the factors limiting the poor’s participation in economic continue reading : SDC-HDPRC mobilizes gov’t, private sector in poor localities to address constraints to inclusive growth

Statement of NEDA Deputy Director-General Rolando Tungpalan during the COFILCO Summit of Consulting Organizations

Address to the Confederation of Filipino Consulting Organizations (COFILCO) Summit of Consulting Organizations Richmonde Hotel Eastwood, Libis, Quezon City 21 October 2014 ROLANDO G. TUNGPALAN NEDA Deputy Director – General for Investment Programming Mr. Eric Cruz – COFILCO President, distinguished friends and colleagues from the government and the consulting industry, delegates, and guests, ladies and continue reading : Statement of NEDA Deputy Director-General Rolando Tungpalan during the COFILCO Summit of Consulting Organizations

Strong employment figures in July 2014 support inclusive growth targets – NEDA

MANILA—Strong gains in the country’s employment in July 2014 show continued signs of dynamism in the labor market and sustained confidence in the economy, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The July 2014 Labor Force Survey (LFS) revealed that the figures for employment, unemployment, underemployment, and the labor force participation rate all continue reading : Strong employment figures in July 2014 support inclusive growth targets – NEDA

GROWTH SPREADING BEYOND NCR – NEDA, Private sector urged to partner with regional governments for inclusive growth

ILOILO CITY – The role of regional economies in the country’s economic progress has become more pivotal as the government pushes for massive employment generation and faster poverty reduction, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). In his statement read by NEDA Deputy Director-General Margarita R. Songco before the 5th National Convention of continue reading : GROWTH SPREADING BEYOND NCR – NEDA, Private sector urged to partner with regional governments for inclusive growth