Decent and affordable shelter has been the long-time goal of the Philippine government as stipulated in the 1987 Constitution, its subscription to the attainment of safe, resilient, and sustainable human settlements which is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Housing goal is again reiterated in the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022. Presently, the country’s housing need is estimated at six (6) million units and it is projected to increase to 12.5 million by 2030.
Category: Decision Making and Managerial Capacity in the Public Sector
This report covers the regulatory review findings for the year 2018 on five (5) priority industries namely: 1) chemicals, 2) housing, 3) logistics, 4) power, and 5) the transportation industries. Relative to ease of doing business (EODB), the review aimed at streamlining unnecessary regulations and reducing documentary requirements and business fees exacted by both the national regulatory agencies as well as by the local government units (LGUs).
The focus on tourism is well justified. The local tourism industry is a very dynamic engine of growth. It accounts for 8% of the economy, as measured by the share of tourism direct gross value added, and contributes 12.5% to total employment in the country. Moreover, the sector reflects the trials that confront the general Philippine business environment.
Effective stakeholder consultation is fundamental in removing obstacles to improve regulation, for instance, in establishing Regulatory Management Systems (RMS) and conducting RIA. Gaining a wider perspective can lead to better solutions and pathways to regulatory reform and development.
In various endeavors towards progress, stakeholder consultation promotes good governance, transparency, citizenship, and accountability. The publication of this guidebook seeks to enhance current government efforts in engaging its stakeholders. The Guide on Stakeholder Consultation, as a first of its kind, puts together international best practices and principles that can be considered by those who value the interconnectedness of everyone.
To get a free copy of this regulatory reform publication, visit https://mgr.dap.edu.ph/download
Focusing on Thailand, Korea, Indonesia, and the Philippines
This comparative study takes a closer look on the differences in the policy responses toward COVID-19 in Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines, and analyze the underlying reasons for the variation in responses and outcomes among these countries.