The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) held its kick-off event for the 22nd Development Policy Research Month (DPRM) celebration on September 5, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Novotel Manila Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City.
The DPRM is a month-long nationwide celebration led by PIDS every September, in accordance with Malacañang Proclamation 247. It aims to promote the pivotal role of policy research in evidence-based decision-making and effective policymaking.
This year’s theme is “Securing a Future for All by Growing a Resilient Middle Class”, or in Filipino, “Pagtiyak ng Kinabukasan sa Lahat sa Pamamgitan ng Pagtatag ng Malakas na Middle Class”. It is grounded on the Philippines’ AmBisyon Natin 2040, which envisions “a prosperous middle-class society where no one is poor”, emphasizing the middle class’ quality of life and their role in promoting the country’s development.
This kick-off forum and press conference aims to engage our media partners in raising public awareness of the DPRM, the significance of policy research, and the major activities lined up this year. It also emphasizes the importance of collaboration among various sectors to seize opportunities to expand and strengthen the middle class amid global and local challenges.
Speakers include senior researchers from PIDS, along with distinguished leaders from government, academe, private sector, and civil society. They shared invaluable insights on the multi-pronged strategies needed to provide opportunities for expansion and new wealth creation, which can transform the middle class into a more resilient driver of social good.
Further details on the DPRM may be accessed from the DPRM website at https://dprm.pids.gov.ph/.
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DOWNLOAD PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation of Dr. Jose Ramon Albert, PIDS Senior Research Fellow
Presentation of Dr. Rosemarie Edillon, Undersecretary of the National Economic and Development Authority
Presentation of Dr. Daniela Braun, Country Director of Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
Presentation of Atty. Marco A.L. V. Sardillo III, Executive Director of Asia Society Philippines