The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), a nonstock, nonprofit government corporation engaged in the conduct of long-term policy-oriented research, is now considering applicants for Research Analyst II under PIDS-UNDP Project and other PIDS In-House Projects.
The deadline of submission of applications is 25 August 2020.
For more information on the job posting, view file attachment.
THE worst recession in the country’s history could cause more people to lose their jobs and swell the ranks of the poor, local economists said on Thursday following the Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) release of the second quarter GDP data.
With this, economists believe the government’s target of reducing poverty to 14 percent by 2022 is no longer achievable. Based on 2018 data, the country’s poverty incidence is pegged at 16.7 percent or 17.7 million Filipinos.
The Philippine Social Science Council is looking for a Publications and Media Officer who can perform the following functions:
Under the supervision of the French Development Agency (AFD)’s Country Director for the Philippines, the Project Coordinator main roles and responsibilities are the identification of new operations in the sectors of Urban Development (climate change adaptation, disaster risk management, etc.), Environment (biodiversity and natural resources management) as well as Social Sectors (including financial inclusion). She/he will also be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the existing portfolio on these sectors.
LOCAL economists said the recent increase in inflation is not yet a clear indication that domestic demand has indeed recovered or is recovering from the lockdowns imposed in March.
Based on the latest data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Tuesday, inflation averaged 2.5 percent in June, higher than the 2.1 percent posted in May but still slower than the 2.7 percent posted in June 2019. Inflation averaged 2.5 percent in the first semester of the year.
9-13 November 2020 | Zoom Webinar & Facebook Live
In view of the restrictions on mass gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all plenary and breakout sessions of the 58th PES Annual Meeting and Conference will be held online and free of charge.
The Philippine economy is more interconnected with the world than ever; and within the economy, the domestic markets are more interdependent with each other. Economic risks and shocks have become difficult to isolate, and their impacts affect multiple actors and sectors. Global and local trends and events such as climate change and natural disasters, rise of disruptive technologies, international trade conflicts, and the COVID-19 pandemic, have dealt challenges on the country’s growth, stability, and development trajectory. Some of the risks and shocks are addressed with the conventional automatic stabilizers, some with the aid of government policies, while others with market and non-market solutions. How should the country rethink its short- and long-term response strategies to economic risks and shocks, both predictable and unpredictable? What social and economic mechanisms should be put in place to support the most affected and vulnerable sectors of society? How crucial are exit strategies in ensuring an efficient transition from crisis period to normal times? It is important to pave the recovery path in consideration of the impact on society, poverty, inequality, labor, and human development. Likewise, it is important to recognize that adverse shocks like the pandemic brings an opportunity for the Philippines to re-think and recalibrate its reform programs. To ensure that the economy mitigates risks and withstands future shocks, how can resilience be built in the Philippine economic system in a way that is sustainable and equitable?
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The PSSC is a private, non-stock, not-for-profit organization of professional social science associations in the country. It aims to advance the Philippine social sciences and, at the same time, serve as a platform for interdisciplinary dialogues and activities.
Lawmakers presented their proposed economic stimulus package to address the expected economic decline brought about by the global COVID-19, during a public webinar on 04 May 2020.
AAMBIS-OWA Representative Sharon Garin, Marikina Representative Stella Quimbo, and Albay Representative Joey Salceda, who co-chair the Subcommittee on Economic Stimulus Project of the Defeat COVID-19 Committee of the House of Representatives, hoped that the proposed measures will ensure business continuity and worker retention amidst the adverse effects of the pandemic.
The Philippine Economic Society (PES) Board of Trustees elected its new set of officers for this year on 15 January 2020. The Board elected the following:
Also comprising the PES Board are:
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