Philippines


Renewable Energy Investments and Feed-in Tariffs: Firm-Level Evidence from Southeast Asia
This study examines the impact of feed-in tariffs on promoting investments in renewable energy in Southeast Asia.

Tags: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam, Energy, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment

Compulsory Kindergarten Education and Early-Teenage Literacy in the Philippines
This paper assesses the impact of compulsory kindergarten education on early-teenage basic and functional literacy skills achievement using a large-scale natural experiment in the Philippines. 

Tags: Philippines, Education

How Davao City Is Making Public Transport More Climate-Friendly
A smart system will deploy low-carbon buses to serve the transport needs of a growing population.

Tags: Philippines, Transportation, Climate change and disaster risk management, Sustainable Development Goals, Environment, Urban development

The Philippines’ Ecosystem for Technology Startups
The report discusses challenges facing tech startups in the Philippines and provides recommendations.

Tags: Philippines, Private sector development, Information and communications technology, Economics

Can Renewable Energy Certificates Increase Clean Energy Investments in BIMP-EAGA Countries?
A grant-supported study is looking into the market potential of tradeable certificates and how countries can set up a regional system.

Tags: Energy, ASEAN, Environment, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines

Four Southeast Asian Countries Pilot the Use of Nuclear Technology in Plastics Recycling
The International Atomic Energy Agency is piloting the application of nuclear solutions to plastics recycling in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.

Tags: Environment, Technology, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Sustainable Development Goals

From 1% to 30%: The Key Drivers behind the Philippines' Acceleration towards Responsible Digital Payment Systems
This case study examines the success story of the Philippines by diving into the key decisions made by the government and private sector in accelerating the adoption of responsible digital payments.

Tags: Finance, Philippines, Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals

Jumpstarting the EV Market in the Philippines
Zero tariff on electric vehicles and other incentives are expected to encourage more Filipinos to opt for cleaner, greener vehicles.

Tags: SEADS 2023, Transportation, Energy, Environment, Philippines

Metaverse in the Classroom: Reimagining Learning in Southeast Asia
The potential of the metaverse to help both students and educators has yet to be explored, but ensuring teachers have the skills and the means to use this frontier technology in the classroom is a good start.

Tags: ASEAN, Education, Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals, Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia

$500 Million ADB Loan to Support Philippine Agriculture Sector Reforms
The loan will support the Philippines’ efforts to attain food security by building a competitive and inclusive agriculture sector.

Tags: Agriculture and food security, Philippines, Finance

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