The Cover: Policy research today requires discussion among peers (photo 1 shows a forum on the Japan-Philippine economic partnership agreement under the Philippine APEC Study Center Network), presentation through various media outlets (photo 2 shows Dr. Mario Lamberte, PIDS president, in the radio show Galing Pinoy on DZAR Angel Radio hosted by Ms. Ivy Aviño enlightening the listening public on the activities included in the celebration of the Develop- ment Policy Research Month or DPRM) and seminar or forum (photo 3 shows Dr. Aniceto Orbeta Jr., PIDS senior research fellow, giving a talk on education issues and policies to provincial planning development officers of Region 10 ), and further discussion with policymakers themselves (photo 4 shows Bukidnon 1st District Representative Romeo Nereus Acosta making a point in a joint PIDS-Senate forum on the growing population). 2003 PIDS Annual Report RESPONSIVE POLICYMAKING THROUGH POLICY RESEARCH Philippine Institute for Development Studies Surian sa mga Pag-aaral Pangkaunlaran ng Pilipinas Philippine Institute for Development Studies The Institute The Philippine Institute for Develop- ment Studies (PIDS) is a nonstock, nonprofit government research institu- tion engaged in long-term, policy- oriented research. It was established research lines considered by PIDS to on September 26, 1977 by virtue of be of high priority, without drawing Presidential Decree No. 1201. them away from the academic and research institutions where they are PIDS is envisioned to be a develop- based. It has likewise built its inhouse ment policy “think tank” for planners, research staff. policy- and decisionmakers in gov- ernment. In serving this role, PIDS Through the Institute’s activities, it is has tapped and encouraged the hoped that policy-oriented research on existing reservoir of research re- social and economic development can sources in the Philippine academic be expanded to assist the government community to become productive in in planning and policymaking. ii 2003 PIDS Annual Report Table of Contents H Income Statement 46 I Statement of Cash Flows 47 J Notes to PIDS Financial Statements 48 The Institute ii K Board of Trustees 50 The President’s Message iv L Local Advisory Board 50 M Management Committee 51 Research and Research- N Research Staff 51 Related Activities 1 O Research Associates 52 Research Dissemination P Affiliated Researchers and Utilization 13 and Institutions 52 Management Information 22 Investment and Financial PIDS Provident Fund Operations 23 Q Independent Auditor’s PIDS Provident Fund 24 Report 54 PIDS Employees Association 26 R Comparative Statement of Financial Condition 55 Annexes S Comparative Statement of Operations 56 A Completed Studies 27 T Statement of Cash Flows 56 B Ongoing Studies 28 U Notes to Financial Statements 57 C Public Affairs 30 D Media Exposure 35 PIDS Employees Association E Publications 42 V Statement of Financial F Audit Certificate 44 Condition 58 G Balance Sheet 45 W Statement of Operations 58 iii Philippine Institute for Development Studies The President’s Message Building on the achievements of the country celebrated the first nationwide previous years, the Institute continues observance of the DPRM with the to bring policy research nearer to National Economic and Development policymakers with much vigor. Authority (NEDA) and a host of other government and academic institutions For its continuing efforts, it was providing much support. In all, 42 rewarded in 2002 with President activities were carried out during the Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s declaration month. of the month of September as Devel- opment Policy Research Month The enthusiasm displayed by the (DPRM) through Malacañang Procla- participating institutions nationwide mation No. 247, series of 2002, and the in holding these activities is indeed designation of the Institute as the heartwarming and encouraging. This overall coordinator of the activities cooperation proves that policy re- relating to the observance of said search is month. positively alive in both the The importance of policy research in private and the policy formulation, planning and public institu- decisionmaking processes affecting tions with the socioeconomic development issues has government been noticed and given attention by an providing the economist herself. The declaration, much needed however, is not something that should encouragement be looked at simply as a reward. to complete the Rather, it should serve as an inspira- picture. tion and provide for further impetus for the Institute to fulfill its mandate The Philippine with more intensity and dedication. Institute for Development In response, therefore, the Philippine Studies there- Institute for Development Studies fore thanks (PIDS) delivered in 2003. everyone who joined the With the Institute at the helm, the celebration and entire research community in the took part in iv iii 2003 PIDS Annual Report elevating people’s awareness and sive policymaking that could guide appreciation of the value and impor- the country toward international tance of policy research in competitiveness. nationbuilding. Policies as well as programs and projects of the govern- Following its silver anniversary in ment would have more backbone and 2002, the Institute had good reasons direction if they have a strong research to look forward to another productive base to anchor and lean on compared and committed year. Its outputs for to the intuitive strategy of whimsical 2003—49 completed studies, 60 public decisionmaking. Policy research thus affairs activities and 56 publications in minimizes failures and inconsistencies various formats—therefore speak of of the government’s various efforts to this renewed commitment. improve efficacy and efficiency in responding to people’s needs. More- Policy formulation is a difficult job. over, in this era of globalization, Through the provision of the research critical issues need research-oriented base, the Institute specifically helps investigations to provide more respon- policymakers address that difficulty. MARIO B. LAMBERTE, Ph.D. v Research and Research- 2003 PIDS Annual Report Related Activities contributions of the Philippine APEC Study Center Network (PASCN). On the other hand, 59 studies are still ongoing, of which 27 are from the PASCN. he Institute’s role in policy research has been strengthened The studies enumerated below are Tfurther by Malacañang Procla- grouped under the eight thematic areas mation No. 247 in 2002, which de- of the PIDS Research Agenda for 2000- clared the observance of the Develop- 2004. These research topics have been ment Policy Research Month (DPRM) identified through a highly consulta- every month of September thereafter. tive process as critical issues for the next five years and for which the PIDS This Proclamation recognizes the and the development research commu- critical role of policy research in the nity should look into. country’s planning and policymaking process and gives due importance to Completed Projects/Studies the contributions of the research Modernizing Philippine Agriculture community in helping to enhance the A total of seven studies under this quality of decisions made at the local theme have been completed. The and national levels through the research project Strengthening Social various inputs provided by research. Science and Policy Researches for Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries Through the years, the Philippine produced six studies. The project is in Institute for Development Studies line with the thrust of the Department (PIDS) has completed a number of of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural studies that form part of this body of Research (DA-BAR) to modernize the research being made available to country’s agriculture and fisheries The top three men of the policymakers and planners. And in sector as envisioned by the Agriculture Institute: (from left) Vice 2003, the Institute had added another and Fisheries Modernization Act President Dr. Gilberto set of studies to this already abundant (AFMA). It is geared toward producing Llanto, President Mario inventory of policy research. leaders, social scientists, and technical Lamberte and Director for staff who will enable the DA-BAR to Project Services Mr. Mario At the end of 2003, the Institute has forge its vision and implement a Feranil. completed 49 studies, 5 of which are concerted program to modernize the agriculture sector. It is also aimed at developing social scientists equipped not only with knowledge and skills but with commitment to areas specified under the project. The six research contracted researches completed under the project are as follows: (a) Management and Imple- mentation of the Social Science and Policy Research Network for Agriculture; (b) Conduct of 1 Philippine Institute for Development Studies Training Program on Survey Sam- pines (which is a review paper of pling for Social Science Research; (c) different CBCRM project sites in Agriculture Price Transmission; (d) Mindanao, particularly Panguil Bay, Development of a Customized and which undertook a survey of Programs and Generation of Data fishing households in these sites for Tables Using the BBS; (e) Establish- the purpose of providing primary and ment of Safety and Occupational secondary database for the third Health Standards in the Cutflower study); and Assessment of Fisheries Industries; and (f) An Analysis of the Resource Management Approaches in Nutritional Status of Rural House- the Philippines, which aims to assist in holds in the Philippines.