This document summarizes a presentation on the Philippines' economy in 2009. It outlines the Philippines' advantages for investment including consumption-based growth, focus on human capital, and current account surplus. It also examines vulnerabilities like export exposure and infrastructure gaps. The presentation discusses the Philippines' investment appeal, infrastructure projects pipeline, fiscal challenges, macroeconomic risks, and long-term vision to transition to an advanced economy through investment in education, technology, and research.

2. Welcome
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3. Paulius Kuncinas,
Regional Editor, Asia
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4. Philippines’ Advantages – ASEAN
•Consumption-based Growth
•Focus on Human Capital
•Macroeconomic Resilience
•Leadershjp in Services
•Current Account Surplus
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5. Vulnerabilities
• Export exposure US/Europe
•Small Tax Base
•Infrastructure Gaps
•Underpowered Economy
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6. ‘Investment Appeal
Solid Growth
•Educated Workforce
•Pro Business Policy
•Hedge on BRICs
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7. Infrastructure Projects
•PPP Project Pipeline
•Private Sector Response
•Construction Boom
•Legal Framework
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8. Fiscal Challenges
•Public income 14% of GDP
•Low trust in Public Procurement
•Improving Tax Collection
Retaining Investor Confidence
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9. Macro Risks
•Reliance on Remittences
•Inflationary Pressures
•Export exposure low
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10. Long Term Vision
•From Middle to Advanced
•Investment in Education
•Technology Transfer
•Research & Innovation
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11. Thank You!
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M Ox f o r d Bu s i n e s s Gr o u p THE I NSI DE
D at e : 06 M 2009AY EDGE