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Timely Access to Comprehensive, High-Quality ECCD Interventions Crucial to Empower Filipino Children—PIDS Study


This issue of the Development Research News focuses on holistic human capital development to foster a prosperous and equitable economy for all Filipinos. The banner article emphasizes the importance of timely access to high-quality early childhood care and development. Further articles provide recommendations for addressing the declining returns to education and for removing barriers to participation in enterprise-based training. This issue also features discussions on the need for stronger employment protection and enhanced skills development, particularly due to worker vulnerability during economic shocks. Additionally, it addresses the challenges faced by overseas Filipino workers and their families, and the impact of labor emigration on the country’s productivity. Another article explores the potential of Global Skills Partnerships to bridge employment gaps and counteract brain drain. The final article calls for improvements to the Labor Market Information System, better data utilization, and enhanced interagency collaboration. Completing this issue is an infographic on public spending for nutrition in the Philippines from 2017 to 2019. 

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