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Excise Tax on Sweetened Beverage

21 February 2018
The excise tax on sweetened beverage is a health tax in the Philippines that helps address diabetes and obesity given the high incidence of obesity and fast-growing incidence of diabetes. It is part of a package of the tax reform program for more inclusive growth and a healthy Philippines.

2016 FINEX National Conference Report

7 February 2018
The 2016 Financial Executives (FINEX) National Conference highlighted the importance of financial inclusion in economic growth. In the Philippines, many barriers to financial inclusion still exists. These include availability of access points especially in rural areas, reliable and quailty credit…

Waging War on Traffic: Using Technologies as Weapons

1 February 2018
Traffic is an enemy that affects everyone’s health, well-being, and productivity. This presentation discusses the worsening traffic situation in the Philippines, particularly Metro Manila, and highlights the increasing importance of taking a serious look at this challenge. It proposes medium- and…

An Indonesia Solution to Skills Training for the Renewable Energy Sector

14 December 2017
Indonesia’s energy sources are growing to meet the demand, but still not enough to provide universal access. The country has set ambitious renewable energy target—23% by 2025 from today’s 11%. Learn how Sinergi as helping Indonesia achieve this target by providing skills training for the renewable…

Bojonegoro: Open and Participative Governance in Reducing Poverty

14 December 2017
From a very poor, constantly flooded regency with chronically corrupt local government, the Indonesian regency of Bojonegoro became one of the most admired subnational governments not only in Indonesia but also globally. Achieving this required a lot of effort not only on the part of the regent but…

University Strategic Partnerships : ITB Experience

13 December 2017
The Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) is one of the leading universities in Indonesia. It has partnered with over 40 countries and 350 foreign universities and research agencies for programs that enhance teacher and student mobility, foster curriculum development, attract a more diverse roster of…

Building Entrepreneurship and Technology Leadership Skills

13 December 2017
What makes a technology start up very exciting? In this presentation, Thinking Machine’s Stephanie Sy shares an overview of how technology start ups work and gives an overview on what can be expected from the Philippine start up ecosystem.

Swiss Vocational and Education Training Engagement in Indonesia

13 December 2017
What can we learn from the vocational and education training (VET) experience of Indonesia? In this presentation, Martin Stottele, Head of Economic Development Cooperation Office Embassy of Switzerland in Indonesia, shares the opportunities and threats in the Indonesian Polytechnic system at…

Empowerment through the Center of Technology : Increasing Student Competitiveness

13 December 2017
Strengthening the facility and capacity development program in vocational education may help improve student competitiveness. The gap between education process and industrial demand can be addressed through interventions such as internship program, tracer study, and curriculum collaboration. In…

Entrepreneurship and Leadership

13 December 2017
Since it was established, Rags2Riches has trained more than 1,000 artisans and partnered with five designers. Learn how this Philippine-based social enterprise is changing the lives of underprivileged women by providing them high-value, sustainable jobs.