An economic consultancy firm forecasts that the Philippine economy could grow by as much as 9% by the end of the decade if the government addresses conflicts in Mindanao and issues with the Mining Act. Resolving the ongoing standoff in Zamboanga could boost investment and addressing problems in the mining sector could allow the economy to reach its full potential. The consultancy cited the country's strong economic growth currently and optimism from international investors and credit rating agencies as reasons the Philippines is well positioned to achieve high growth with the right reforms.