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1.
Social Security System Survey and Project Study
(1999)
CRC
was commissioned by the Social Security Service Office to do a nationwide
survey of its pensioners and current members who are to retire within
the next fifteen years. The objective of the said survey is for
SSS to have a better understanding of their socio-economic characteristics
and quality of life as well as their preparations for retirement
and perceptions on income and pension adequacy to serve as basis
for formulation of recommendations on improving the services it
is providing.
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2.
Department of Agriculture "Global Competitiveness
Strategies for Philippine Agribusiness: Strategic and Integrated
Transportation Action Program" (1999)
This
study was made for the Department of Agriculture in the area of
transporting selected agricultural commodities from production areas
to market as well as the problems and issues in transporting said
commodities. The output of the study will serve as a guide for policy
reform, public and private investments, institutional strengthening/re-orientation
and other possible activities in the transportation sector. It was
also expected to enhance the linkages and complementarities between
transportation programs on one hand and agribusiness ventures on
the other.
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3.
The New Energy and International Technology Development
Organization (NEDO) Survey (2001)
The
NEDO Survey focused on energy conservation and efficiency in the
Philippines. The purpose of the said survey was to collect and analyze
relevant information on Government policy concerning the aforementioned
issue. Topics which were covered include overall energy conservation
and efficiency policy as well as for energy intensive industry;
laws and regulations, tax incentives and financial scheme for disseminating
energy conservation and efficiency technology; and customs duty
and other tax or legal framework that may cause obstacles for smooth
implementation of international cooperative model projects.
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4.
The WTO/AFTA Advisory Commission-CRC study: "Identification
of Strategiesfor Promoting the Interest of the Philippines in the
ASEAN-Mekong Basin Development Cooperation"
In
cooperation with the WTO/AFTA Advisory Commission, CRC undertook
a research study that identified where the Philippines can participate
in the development of the Mekong Basin taking into consideration
its interest and capabilities as well as the estimated benefits
of its participation, which shall serve as the basis for determining
the resources it would contribute. The study considered the issues
such as the macroeconomic and political environment for economic
development and business expansion in the Mekong Basin, the status
of infrastructure development of Mekong Basin government, the profile
of Mekong Basin countries' trade and implication for Philippine
exports to and imports from these countries, and other relevant
issues.
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5. Competitiveness and the Evolving Structure
of the Philippine Cement Industry (Philippine Cement Manufacturing
Corp.) 2000
The
study will generate the data and information necessary for the formulation
of an industry strategic plan, which, will be more attuned to the
demands of global competition. The findings will serve as basis
for public policy makers to see the present policy environment of
the industry and to study, recommend and implement concrete policies
that will make it more conducive for the cement industry to compete.
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6.
The Cigarette Manufacturing Industry and Philip
Morris Philippines' Impact on
the Philippine Economy (Philip Morris Philippines, Inc.) 2000
This
paper examines both the beneficial and detrimental effects of the
cigarette industry and looks into Philip Morris's expansion plan
in the Philippines. The issues addressed in the study are: 1) the
cigarette industry's contribution to the economy in general and
to other industries in particular; 2) the current structure of the
cigarette manufacturing industry; 3)the social cost brought about
by the cigarette industry and the present and future regulatory
programs direct.ly affecting the business.
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7.
Philippine Canned Tuna Exports to the European Union:
Economic Analysis
and Industry Input (2001)
The
paper quantified the opportunity losses of Philippine canned tuna
export to EU because of the 24% Most Favored Nation duty compared
to zero duty for exports from African Caribbean Pacific (ACP) countries.
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8.
Economic Analysis of Injury to Philippine canned
tuna exports to the USA under the ANDEAN Trade Preferences Act (2001)
The
paper quantified the opportunity losses of the Philippine canned
tuna export to the USA once the preferential treatment for ANDEAN
countries under the proposed APTA will be approved.
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9.
Survey of Lighting Manufacturers in the Philippines
CRC
was commissioned by the Applied Energy Group (AEG) the global Monitoring
and Evaluation arm of the Efficient Lighting Initiative (ELI) Project
of the WorldBank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC),
to conduct a survey of the lighting industry in the Philippines.
The objective of this survey is to measure the impact of the program
on the lighting market in the Philippines by establishing baseline
sales levels, stocking practices and awareness of lighting equipment
and efficiency. The survey will include the collection of aggregate
sales data on the lighting market in general, to establish the size
and price levels of the market for lighting equipment.
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10.
Food and Agriculture Organization Project: "Diversified
Farm Income and Market Development Project (DFIMDP)"
The
Diversified Farm Income and Market Development Project (DFIMDP)
is the first project that will support the goals of the Agriculture
and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA). The project is cost-shared
by Department of Agriculture, the World Bank, the local government
units as well as industry stakeholders. In order to fast-track project
preparation, the Food and Agriculture Organization funded a technical
assistance grant to finance a preparation team for Bukidnon, the
pilot area.
One
of the components of the project is a study entitled "Baseline
Surveys, Benchmarking and M&E for Bukidnon." The study
sought to: (a) conduct baseline surveys of farmers for selected
commodities in selected locations; (b) determine the typical and
benchmark farms; (c) conduct extra-provincial benchmarking; (d)
do supply/value chain analysis; (e) conduct cluster analysis for
swine, rubber and peanuts; (f) collect list of specific project
proposals for each selected locations for further validation by
relevant experts; and (g) review the existing M&E system; (h)
draft an M&E manual; and (i) draft terms of reference for staff
training.
The
commodities covered include: (a) Feeds-livestock cluster (corn,
cassava and swine); (b) vegetables group (cauliflower, brocolli,
cabbage, lettuce, and carrots); (c) Potato; (d) Cutflowers (roses
and mums); and (e) mango and rubber.
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11.
Study on the Philippine Information Communication
and Technology-Enabled Sector: Trends, Prospects and Impact on the
Economy
CRC
was awarded a research grant by MasterCard International to conduct
a study on the ICT-enabled industry in the Philippines. Among the
objectives of the said study is to 1) give an overview of the structure
of the ICT-enabled industry and its present and potential short
to medium-term contribution to the Philippine economy; 2) give a
3-5 year assessment of the growth potentials of the industries under
various economic, political and policy scenarios and their overall
impact on employment and income generation; 3) determine the forward
and backward linkages of the ICT-enabled sector and asses its potential
impact on overall economic activity; and, 4) to identify and analyze
factors that will aid and impede the growth of the ICT-enabled industry.
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12.
Impact Analysis of the Proposed Excise Taxes on
Motor Vehicles: Case of AUVs
The
study presents a case analysis on the impact of the implementation
of excise tax on motor vehicles, in particular the AUVs. The study
examines the effects of the passage of a value-based excise tax
on the economy, paying close attention to affordability issue and
price sensitivity issue.
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13.
Micronutrient Operational Strategies and Technologies
(MOST) Project
This
study seeks to provide an in-depth analysis of the takal system
in sugar and coconut cooking oil. The scope of work has three parts:
(1) market overview of sugar and cooking oil; (2) structure of the
supply chain for sugar and cooking oil; and (3) the takal system
in the marketing chain for both commodities.
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14.
A Study on the Philippine Leather Goods Industry
CRC
Foundation undertook the said study with the support of JETRO
Manila. This industry study examines the following aspects of the
leather and leather goods industry of the Philippines: history and
characteristic features, current status, prospects of the leather
goods industry, government policies affecting the industry and
tariff and other trade policies affecting the industry. In addition,
this study likewise makes an assessment on the following areas: (a)
Japan-Philippine trade relations in the leather goods sector; and
(b) the Philippine leather goods industry under the WTO and AFTA.
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15.
The
Economic Impact of Alternative Taxation Policies on the Philippine
Non-Life Insurance Industry
The
non-life insurance association by the name of the Philippine General
Insurers association (PGIA) has commissioned CRC Foundation, Inc. to
undertake a comprehensive economic analysis of alternative taxation
policies which is applied on their sector. The project entails
mathematical and statistical inferences on the market for non-life
insurance as well as the industry-wide effects. This is a
continuation of the work previously done for the Philippine Life
Insurance Association (PLIA). The same methodology applies.
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16.
Sustaining Competitive Advantage Through
Benchmarking
The
project, undertaken by CRC Foundation for the Northern Foods
Corporation, aims to: (a) develop baseline data of the NFC supply
chain; (b) define the scope for improvements of NFC supply/value
chain from good/best practices; and, (c) implement action plans
consistent with the NFC Strategic Action Plan. The scope of work
involves using the "seed-to-shelf" supply chain framework
(inbound logistics, farm operations, outbound logistics, plant
operation, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, and after sales
service).
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17.
Secondary Research for Geographic Targeting
CRC
Foundation undertook the said study for a multinational company
based in Metro Manila. The study involved gathering and analyzing
data on the Philippines' demographic, social and economic indicators
for the client's inputs in assessing the marketability of areas for
branch expansion. The study, with a nationwide scope, examined data
according to the following four areas: demographics, sources of
income, economic drivers, and consumer groups.
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18.
CRC-Tier FTA Project
This
project is a joint undertaking with the Taiwan Institute of Economic
Research. It is a research and advocacy project aimed at deepening
economic cooperation between the Philippines and Taiwan. An
objective of the project is to determine the prospects of forging an
economic cooperation between the Philippines and Taiwan, in terms of
the smooth and free flow of goods, services and investments.
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19.
Projections for the Asian Industrializing Region
(PAIR) for the Philippines
The
Institute for Developing Economies (IDE)-Japan commissioned CRC to
undertake a forecasting study on the Philippine economy which will
be used by the IDE in the preparation of institutional forecasts in
December 2004.
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20.
A Feasibility Study on Establishing a
Forestry-Based Export Processing Zone in Dilasag, Casiguran and
Dinalungan (DiCaDi) Municipalities of Aurora Province
This
project was commissioned to CRC by the Industries Development
Corporation (IDC). IDC plans to establish an industrial estate in
DICADI municipalities of Aurora province to cater to downstream
manufacturers-processors of forestry products. It is envisioned that
these manufacturers will export a majority of their outputs. The
proposed industrial estate will be linked to a port facility which
will be used as transshipment point for forestry-based products. The
feasibility study will assess the profitability and viability of the
project and if this is evaluated as feasible, the study will be part
of the requirement needed to have the estate declared and operated
as an export-processing zone. CRC has contracted Environs Systems
Group, Inc. to undertake the planning and design of the 25-ha.
Ecozone of DiCaDi.
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21.
A
Study on the Circumstances of the Salt Industry in the Philippines
Under
a grant from the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), CRC
undertook this study, which aims to provide a clear and detailed
information on the salt industry in the Philippines and the
industry's prospects. This industry study is based on the priority
and essential items outlined by JETRO, Manila.
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22.
Civic
Education Training Seminar (CETS) for Secondary School Teachers
The
CETS is a series of seminars aimed at upgrading the pedagogy and
content of secondary school teaching of Civic Education in the
Philippines. This is envisioned to be a 3-day summer certificate
course for high school teachers and shall involve the strengthening
of teaching skills and content through several modules. The CETS
project's initial output shall be a teaching manual designed for the
secondary school level. This project is made possible by a grant
from the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the Unietd States
of America.
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23.
A Study on the Beans and Peas Industry
This
industry study will report on whether there are any beans in the
Philippines which compete with those produced in Japan; whether
there are any processed goods made from these beans; the possibility
of "develop-and-import" schemes to Japan; and how
consumption differs from Japan.
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24.
Tomato Processing Industry Expansion Project - Business
Development Plan and Crop Diversification for Tobacco Farmers in
Ilocos Province
The
project involves the preparation of a business development plan to
expand the tomato processing industry in the Ilocos Province with
NFC as the anchor processing facility in order to provide better
income opportunities to tomato farmers and the much needed
alternative livelihood for tobacco farmers affected by the salt
intrusion in their farms as well as the declining demand for
tobacco.
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25.
Impact of the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries
on the Philippine Economy and Regional Economies: Policy Directions
The
impact study presented the current and future internal and external
issues affecting the electronics and semiconductor industries in the
Philippines. It showed the degree of economic linkages and the
downside economic and non-economic risks of the sector on the
Philippine economy. Furthermore, the study estimated the economic
and non-economic potentials of the industries in the national and
regional economies, and proposed a policy stance that would support
and promote the competitiveness of the sector.
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26.
Economic Impact of the Proposed Land Use to the Economy
of Isulan, Sultan Kudarat
The
study assessed the economic impact of converting 65 hectares of the
1,600-hectare land area of Isulan, Sultan Kudarat into a commercial
mixed-used type of development. The analysis showed the net impact
of the conversion on output, employment, taxes and household income
of the given municipality.
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27.
Achieving Universal Access: Developing A Philippines
Business Model And Government Interventions Strategies For Viable
Community Telecenters In Rural Areas (PAN ASIA ICT R&D Grants
Program)
The project will provide substantial information,
analysis and recommendation on the framework, strategy and policy to
promote the achievement of universal access by providing basic
communications and internet services in the rural areas. The project
proposes to develop a framework, which includes a survey instrument
and business model, for analyzing the components of a viable
telecenter in the rural areas to be used by the government,
operators and the community.
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28.
Study on the Philippine-U.S. Security Issues between
the U.S. and the Philippines, with Special Focus on New York Ports
CRC Foundation, Inc. was commissioned by the Atlas
Economic Research Foundation for this project. The project involves
a research study on the compliance of the Philippines to the
international standards on port security.
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