The Philippine APEC Study Center Network (PASCN) of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) in partnership with the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) held a hybrid symposium titled “Empower, Include, Grow: Unlocking Inclusive Growth in the Philippines and the Asia Pacific Region”. This event was held on June 13, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Escaler Hall, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City and via Zoom.
Divided into a two-panel discussion, the symposium explored the challenges and opportunities in achieving inclusive growth through innovation and digitalization in the Philippines and the Asia Pacific. It focused on leveraging digital technologies for economic growth while ensuring inclusivity and sustainability. The panelists are composed of key players from the APEC Secretariat, government, private sector, and academe.
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Presentation of Dr. Emma Porio, ADMU Department of Sociology and Anthropology Professor Emeritus
Presentation of Mr. Gerald Gracius Pascua, ADMU Department of Economics Lecturer
Presentation of Mr. Eldo Simanjuntak, APEC Secretariat Policy Support Unit Researcher
Presentation of Dr. Ramonette Serafica, PIDS Senior Research Fellow