APRIL 29, 2023 – In line with this year’s Earth Day celebration theme of “Invest in Our Planet,” the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) spearheaded a series of activities to promote the conservation and protection of our planet and transition to a more equitable, prosperous, and green economy. Led by the Agriculture, Natural Resources and continue reading : INVEST IN OUR PLANET: NEDA CELEBRATES EARTH DAY 2023
NEDA SPEARHEADS CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL INNOVATION DAY 2023
APRIL 28, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) spearheaded the commemoration of the 2nd National Innovation Day on April 28, 2023. The event was held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, marking a significant milestone in the country’s pursuit of a dynamic innovation ecosystem supporting inclusive socioeconomic development. The celebration was centered around the theme continue reading : NEDA SPEARHEADS CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL INNOVATION DAY 2023
As-delivered Keynote Message of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan during the 14th Regional Development Council – Private Sector Representatives National Convention
As-Delivered Keynote Message Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority 14th Regional Development Council – Private Sector Representatives National Convention Theme: Festival of HOPE: “Harnessing Opportunities, Participation, and Empowerment” Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo City 27 April 2023 (Day 1) | 10:15 AM NEDA Undersecretary Carlos Abad Santos III RDC Co-Chairperson PSR continue reading : As-delivered Keynote Message of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan during the 14th Regional Development Council – Private Sector Representatives National Convention
NEDA RELEASES 2023 REVISED JOINT VENTURE GUIDELINES
APRIL 26, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has recently published the 2023 Revised Guidelines and Procedures for Entering into Joint Venture (JV) Agreements between Government and Private Entities. The guidelines came into effect on April 25, 2023. “The amendments have been designed to enhance competition for projects under joint ventures, continue reading : NEDA RELEASES 2023 REVISED JOINT VENTURE GUIDELINES
NEDA TOUTS NEW TECHNOLOGIES AS A PATH FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
APRIL 25, 2023 — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has emphasized the importance of utilizing new technologies to enhance the skills of the Filipino workforce, which can drive long-term economic growth and social progress in the country. NEDA Undersecretary Rosemarie G. Edillon announced that the nationwide promotion of extended reality (XR) as a continue reading : NEDA TOUTS NEW TECHNOLOGIES AS A PATH FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
As-delivered Keynote Speech of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the 2023 Asia Pacific Agricultural Policy (APAP) Virtual Roundtable
As-delivered Keynote Speech Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority 2023 Asia Pacific Agricultural Policy (APAP) Virtual Roundtable “Enabling Measures to Mitigate Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Toward Resilient Agriculture and Sustainable Rural Development” Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Pasay City April 24, 2023 GAPI and APAP Forum Chairman Dr. Sang Mu Lee, Korea continue reading : As-delivered Keynote Speech of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the 2023 Asia Pacific Agricultural Policy (APAP) Virtual Roundtable
BALANCING MITIGATION AND PRODUCTIVITY-ENHANCING INTERVENTIONS KEY TO STRENGTHENING AGRICULTURAL RESILIENCE – NEDA
APRIL 25, 2023 — Developing economies must enhance the resilience of their agricultural sectors to withstand the impacts of climate shocks and implement climate change interventions that strike a balance between mitigation efforts and agricultural production. During the 2023 Asia Pacific Agricultural Policy Roundtable on “Enabling Measures to Mitigate Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Toward Resilient continue reading : BALANCING MITIGATION AND PRODUCTIVITY-ENHANCING INTERVENTIONS KEY TO STRENGTHENING AGRICULTURAL RESILIENCE – NEDA
JOINT STATEMENT OF THE DBCC ON THE REVIEW OF THE MEDIUM-TERM MACROECONOMIC ASSUMPTIONS AND FISCAL PROGRAM FOR FY 2023 to 2028
Review of the Medium-Term Macroeconomic Assumptions and Fiscal Program for FY 2023 to 2028 April 24, 2023 We, the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC), reviewed the government’s medium-term macroeconomic assumptions, fiscal program, and growth targets for FY 2023 to 2028 given recent developments in the domestic and global economy and the administration’s near- and continue reading : JOINT STATEMENT OF THE DBCC ON THE REVIEW OF THE MEDIUM-TERM MACROECONOMIC ASSUMPTIONS AND FISCAL PROGRAM FOR FY 2023 to 2028
As-delivered Press Conference Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 5th NEDA Board Meeting
As-delivered Press Conference Statement Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Malacañang Press Conference 20 April 2023 Malacañang Press Briefer Daphne Oseña-Paez, Members of the Malacañang Press Corps, Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. During its fifth meeting today, the NEDA Board, chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., approved two landmark measures that continue reading : As-delivered Press Conference Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 5th NEDA Board Meeting
NEDA PROMOTES BUILDING LOCAL EXPERTISE ON IMPACT EVALUATION
APRIL 20, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) underscored the importance of building local expertise on impact evaluation and producing evidence and studies that will inform the implementation and updating of the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028. In response to the increasing demand for evidence-based policy-making, NEDA, in collaboraftion with the United Nations Development continue reading : NEDA PROMOTES BUILDING LOCAL EXPERTISE ON IMPACT EVALUATION
PRIVATE SECTOR A CRUCIAL PARTNER FOR GOV’T INFRASTRUCTURE DRIVE – NEDA
APRIL 13, 2023 – The Philippine government has emphasized the significant role of the private sector as crucial partners in financing Infrastructure Flagship Projects (IFPs) and the Marcos Administration’s overall infrastructure drive aimed at achieving deep economic transformation. During the Philippine Economic Briefing held in Washington, D.C. on April 12, 2023, National Economic and Development continue reading : PRIVATE SECTOR A CRUCIAL PARTNER FOR GOV’T INFRASTRUCTURE DRIVE – NEDA
PH LABOR MARKET CONTINUES SOLID PERFORMANCE IN FEB 2023—NEDA
APRIL 11, 2023 – The Philippine government remains committed to enhancing the country’s labor conditions and promoting the creation of high-quality jobs, as employment statistics continue to improve, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that employment increased to 48.8 million in February 2023, which is 3.32 continue reading : PH LABOR MARKET CONTINUES SOLID PERFORMANCE IN FEB 2023—NEDA
INFLATION EASES FURTHER IN MARCH AS RISE IN FOOD, TRANSPO COSTS SLOWS DOWN—NEDA
APRIL 5, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) assures the public that the government is committed to continue addressing the root causes of high food prices as inflation eased further in March 2023. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported today that inflation in March slowed down to 7.6 percent from 8.6 percent continue reading : INFLATION EASES FURTHER IN MARCH AS RISE IN FOOD, TRANSPO COSTS SLOWS DOWN—NEDA
NEDA IDENTIFIES REGIONAL PRIORITIES FOR ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEV’T GOALS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
APRIL 3, 2023 — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) emphasized strategies to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), strengthen partnerships, and engage in collaborative efforts to improve Southeast Asia’s quality of life. In a statement presented by NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan during the 2nd ASEAN Ministerial Dialogue on Accelerating Actions to Achieve continue reading : NEDA IDENTIFIES REGIONAL PRIORITIES FOR ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEV’T GOALS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE: PAVING A BETTER LANDSCAPE IN THE LABOR FORCE
MARCH 31, 2023 — The struggle for gender equality and women empowerment in the Philippines spans decades of sacrifices and successes to break through the barriers of voicelessness and discrimination. Testament to this are game-changing laws such as Republic Act (RA) No. 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 and continue reading : WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE: PAVING A BETTER LANDSCAPE IN THE LABOR FORCE