World Bank Country Director for Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand Ndiame Diop; other World Bank officials with us today; colleagues from government; partners in the private and nonprofit sectors; and the academe—a pleasant morning to all. Congratulations to the World Bank on launching its report, “A New Dawn for Global Value Chain Participation in the continue reading : Speech of Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual, Launch of World Bank’s Global Value Chain Report
Trade, investment, technology, and geopolitical trends that predate the pandemic will have implications for the participation of the Philippines in global value chains (GVCs). Emerging trends like the rise of automation, supply chain digitalization, artificial intelligence (AI), and the increasing use of services in manufacturing could affect the country’s traditional comparative advantages based on low continue reading : PH reconfigures participation in global value chains
Photo shows speakers and participants of the Supplier Development Program at the Makati Diamond Residences led by Trade Secretary and Chairman Ramon Lopez (4th from R), Trade Undersecretary and BOI Managing Head Ceferino S. Rodolfo (center, front row), BOI Executive Director for Industry Development Services Ma. Corazon Halili-Dichosa (3rd from R), IFC-WB Global Lead for continue reading : DTI-BOI, IFC World Bank to strengthen industry linkages and make them globally competitive