Dynamics of Regional Development

The Philippines in East Asia

Inbunden, Engelska, 2007

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A decade and a half since the Philippines embarked on a major program of decentralization, the authors of this book have undertaken a detailed examination of all aspects of the nation's regional dynamics and policies. Their analysis extends to comparable experiences in East Asia, particularly China and Indonesia. The lessons of this book are relevant not only for an audience interested in the Philippines - a large developing nation with a population soon to exceed 100 million people - but also for many other developing countries now embarking on decentralization programs. The book therefore has broad international appeal.The contributors focus on three main issues:Centre-region relations. While the decentralization program in the Philippines has been reasonably successful, they argue there is an urgent need for a clear, predictable, and stable regulatory environment that governs centre-region administrative and financial relations.Infrastructure. This is arguably the most important policy tool in shaping regional development patterns, yet decision-makers are rarely able to develop these investments on the basis of a coherent and integrated policy framework. The conflict in Mindanao. This deep and protracted conflict must be resolved for the benefit of the local and national population.This enlightening and topical book will appeal to postgraduate students of economic development, regional development/science, rural development, and Asian Studies. It will also attract the interest of researchers and practitioners in international development agencies, NGOs, and policymakers and legislators in developing countries.

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Utgivningsdatum2007-06-26
Mått156 x 234 x undefined mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieADBI series on Asian Economic Integration and Cooperation
FörlagEdward Elgar Publishing Ltd
ISBN9781845428389

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Contents:ForewordPreface The Philippine Regions, 1987The Philippine Regions, 20031. The Philippines and Regional Development Hal Hill, Arsenio M. Balisacan and Sharon Faye A. PizaPART I: EAST ASIA AND BEYOND2. Globalization, Geography and Regional Policy John Weiss3. Regional Development: Analytical and Policy Issues Hal Hill4. The East Asian Experience: The People’s Republic of China Ligang Song5. The East Asian Experience: Indonesia Budy P. Resosudarmo and Yogi VidyattamaPART II: THE PHILIPPINES6. Local Politics and Local Economy Emmanuel S. de Dios7. The Quality of Local Governance and Development under Decentralization Joseph J. Capuno8. Regional Labour Markets and Economic Development in the Philippines Emmanuel F. Esguerra and Chris Manning9. Decentralization and the Financing of Regional Development Rosario G. Manasan10. Infrastructure and Regional Growth Gilberto M. Llanto11. Development of the Rural Non-farm Sector in the Philippines and Lessons from the East Asian Experience Jonna P. Estudillo, Tetsushi Sonobe and Keijiro Otsuka12. Regional Responses to Trade Liberalization and Economic Decentralization Gwendolyn R. Tecson13. Local Growth and Poverty Reduction Arsenio M. BalisacanReferences Index

'Balisacan and Hill have assembled several excellent contributions. . . The editors and contributing authors of this book document the story of regional development in great detail. . . with analytical clarity and a pleasing uniformity of style, making for a readable and very coherent volume overall. . . It is a must-read for all students of that country's economy, and for all who seek to understand better the regional implications of growth, policy, and devolution in low-income economies.'