Modern crop biotechnology is being considered as a novel solution to the long-standing problems of food insecurity, low crop productivity, pest and…

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement or RCEP gathers 10 ASEAN Countries and five partners, namely, the Republic of Korea, China,…

This study examines the fiscal implications of the current criteria of establishing the fiscal viability of local governments in the Philippines. Since…

In spite of the significant contribution of international migration to the Philippine economy, there has not been any government survey that can…

To keep abreast of emerging issues at the National/International and local level, the SDPI brings out a Bi-Monthly E-Newsletter for “China Study Centre…

In the year 2021, one of our major achievements is that SDPI maintained its relevance in terms of providing research-based policies to the departments…

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has achieved record economic growth since initiating reform policies in the late 1970s. Success has been…

This case study focuses on measures adopted by Guangdong Province to enhance the efficacy and efficiency of spending programs for poverty alleviation…

Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, this working paper applies a new costing model to analyze the costs associated with social protection in…

This report provides an overview of the evolution and profile of rural areas in the People’s Republic of China, in comparison with the trends in…

Accrued pension liabilities are rapidly increasing, becoming a fiscal burden for Pakistan as well as the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (GoKP). Over…

This study investigates how rural road connectivity affects local economic activity. Using panel data, the study finds the Integrated Road Investment…