UPCOMING TRAININGS/SEMINARS/FORA OF SPUP KNOWLEDGE FOR DEVELOPMENT CENTER

For INQUIRIES, please call (078) 844-1863 local 214 or 119; 09189309181; 09156241079 or e-mail us at brillo_eva@yahoo.com, romeom_ong@yahoo.com.


EVENT 1: “Project Sweep Training for Trainers”
DATE: April 20, 2009, Monday [8:00AM-12:00NN]
PARTICIPANTS: BARANGAY OFFICIALS
VENUE: ST. PAUL UNIVERSITY PHILIPPINES KNOWLEDGE FOR DEVELOPMENT CENTER, Mabini St. Ugac Norte, Tuguegarao City


EVENT 2: “KDC 101 Videoconference”
DATE: April 20, 2009, Monday [1:00PM-3:00PM]
PARTICIPANTS: BARANGAY OFFICIALS
VENUE: ST. PAUL UNIVERSITY PHILIPPINES KNOWLEDGE FOR DEVELOPMENT CENTER, Mabini St. Ugac Norte, Tuguegarao City



EVENT 3: “Mini-Panibagong Paraan Para sa Pag-unlad ng Cagayan Valley”
DATE: April 20-22, 2009, Monday-Wednesday
PARTICIPANTS: BARANGAYS OFFICIALS
VENUE: Learning Resource Center Lobby, St. Paul University Philippines, Mabini St. Ugac Norte, Tuguegarao City

EVENT 4: “Livelihood Skills Training for Trainers”
DATE: April 21, 2009, Tuesday [8:00AM-5:00PM]
PARTICIPANTS: BARANGAY OFFICIALS
VENUE: St. Paul University Philippines Knowledge for Development Center. Mabini St. Ugac Norte, Tuguegarao City



EVENT 5: “2009 PHILGEPS Discussion-Forum”
DATE: BARANGAY OFFICIALS
VENUE: St. Paul University Philippines Knowledge for Development Center, Mabini St. Ugac Norte, Tuguegarao City



EVENT 6: “2009 Inclusive Education Regional Orientation-Workshop”
DATE: April 28, 2009 – 8:00AM -6:00PM
PARTICIPANTS: TERTIARY EDUCATION INSTITUTION ADMINISTRATORS
VENUE: 3rd Floor, Learning Resource Center, St. Paul University Philippines, Mabini St., Ugac Norte, Tuguegarao City

NOTES:

The series of events above are guided by the theme “Economic Development, Good Governance and Evinromental Sustainability Towards Community Empowerment” aim to: (1) promote collaboration between LGUs in promoting good governance; (2) discuss issues and opportunities that will help LGUs in promoting good governance; (3) promote project SWEEP to households; (4) equip households with innovative skills in entrepreneurial activities; (5) establish active networking and partnership of SPUP Knowledge for Development Center and various agencies and stakeholders in uplifting the living conditions of communities; and (6) promote to communities the use of the resources of the Knowledge for Development Center in good governance, economic development and environmental sustainability undertakings.

One of the events is “Mini-Panibagong Paraan Competition Para sa Pag-unlad ng Cagayan Valley”. This competition invites ideas for projects in the form of concept papers that help improve citizens’ quality of life through effective local governance.
Proposed projects should build and utilize multi-stakeholder partnerships to: (1) improve transparency and accountability in governance, (2) broaden and improve quality of citizen participation in governance, (3) strengthen collaboration among stakeholders, and (4) improve responsiveness and efficiency of public services.
The Mini-Panibagong Paraan Competition Para sa Pag-unlad ng Cagayan Valley shall serve as an avenue for an exchange of ideas among LGUs as well as promotion and selling of products produced in their respective communities. The exhibit will happen at the SPUP Learning Resource Center Lobby on April 20-22, 2009 and the opening ceremony will be on April 20 at 8:00AM to 9:00AM.

The best project/concept paper shall be chosen by the SPUP KDC Team from the entries. Winners shall receive plaque of appreciation from the World Bank Panibagong Paraan Project Team and Panibagong Paraan souvenir items.

The activities are funded by the World Bank and St. Paul University Philippines exclusive of accommodation. No fees will be charged. For more information, please call us at (078) 844-1863 local 214 or 119 and 09189309181 or e-mail us at brillo_eva@yahoo.com.


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EVENT 7: “Booklatan sa KDC: Readership Enhancement and Advancement (READ) Program for Trainers”
REGISTRATION FEE: P500.00 only [The event is supported by World Bank & NBDB]
DATE: May 4-5, 2009
RESOURCE PERSON: Dr. Elena Cutiongco, former President, Reading Association of the Philippines
PARTICIPANTS:
Ø College Teachers
Ø College Students Taking Courses in Teacher Education
Ø NSTP Public Information Officers
Ø Community Extension Officers
VENUE: Mere Madeleine Hall, St. Paul University Philippines, Mabini St. Ugac Norte, Tuguegarao City
OBJECTIVES:
1. Train storytellers and trainors who will help develop love

for reading among young people; and,
2. Introduce World Bank reading materials for young people.



EVENT 8: “Booklatan sa KDC: Storytelling Sessions Training and Workshop”
DATE: May 6, 2009
REGISTRATION FEE: P500.00 only [The event is supported by World Bank & NBDB]
RESOURCE PERSON: Manolo Silayan, President, Alitaptap Storytellers of the Philippines
PARTICIPANTS:
Ø Teachers in High School and Grade school
Ø Librarians
Ø Daycare Volunteers
VENUE: Mere Madeleine Hall, St. Paul University Philippines, Mabini St. Ugac Norte, Tuguegarao City
OBJECTIVES:
1. Train storytellers and trainors who will help develop love for

reading among young people; and,

2. Introduce World Bank reading materials for young people.



NOTES

Booklatan sa KDC aims to help ensure access and availability of books to all sectors in all provinces. The program is done in partnership with publishers, authors, government agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs) and local government units. The Booklatan sa Bayan program endeavors to reach out to the countryside communities to heighten book readership, book development, and promotion on the use of libraries and/or barangay reading centers

The Booklatan sa KDC is a World Bank KDC version of the Booklatan sa Bayan of the National Book Development Board where similar activities will be undertaken. The Booklatan sa Bayan, which simply translates to Open a Book, is the flagship program of NBDB geared towards readership awareness and promotion. The program includes series of trainings on readership and literacy. It aims to help ensure access and availability of books to all sectors in all provinces. The program is done in partnership with publishers, authors, government agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs) and local government units. The Booklatan sa Bayan program endeavors to reach out to the countryside communities to heighten book readership, book development, and promotion on the use of libraries and/or barangay reading centers. Usual activities of Booklatan sa Bayan project are now being carried out simultaneously by World Bank KDC Network in the Philippines in cooperation with the Staff of the National Book Development Board with support from the World Bank Philippines.



SPUP KDC PARTNER AGENCIES/ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE EVENTS

World Bank, National Book Development Board, United Nations Information Center Philippines, Breaking Barriers for Young Adults with Disabilities, Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office II

Health Financing and Delivery in Vietnam

Health Financing and Delivery in Vietnam reviews the country’s successes and the challenges it faces, and suggests some options for further reforming the country’s health system.
· The World Bank, 2009
· xi, 171 p.; 24 cm.

Distortions to Agricultural Incentives in Asia

Distortions to Agricultural Incentives in Asia illuminates contributions that advances in knowledge are making to the practice of development economics in key areas including agriculture, poverty, economic growth, infrastructure, the investment climate, and the environment—and assesses how deeper understanding of critical development issues has affected practical decision making.
· The World Bank, 2009
· xxvii, 573 p.; 24 cm.

Development Economics Through The Decades: A Critical Look at 30 Years of the World Development Report

Development Economics Through The Decades: A Critical Look at 30 Years of the World Development Report illuminates tha contributions that advances in knowledge are making to the practice of development economics in key areas including agriculture, poverty, economic growth, infrastructure, the investment climate, and the environment—and assesses how deeper understanding of critical development issues has affected practical decision making.
· The World Bank, 2009
· xiv, 188 p.; 25 cm.

Addressing China's Water Scarcity: Recommendations for Selected Water Management Issues

Addressing China’s Water Scarcity: Recommendations for Selected Water Resource Management Issues addresses the emerging water crisis and the need for China to reform and strengthen its water resource management framework. It covers key issues including water governance, water rights, water pricing and affordability, watershed ecological compensation, water pollution control, and emergency prevention.
· Xie, Jian
· xxxiii, 160 p.; 28 cm.

Reshaping Economic Geography in East Asia

Reshaping Economic Geography in East Asia, a companion volume to the World Development Report 2009, brings together noted scholars to address the spatial distribution of economic growth in Asia. It reveals how the new economic geography is reshaping development objectives: from initiatives to foster growth via enhanced agglomeration and connectivity to the world economy, to programs that channel resources to lagging regions.
· Huang, Yukon and Allesandro Magnoli Bocchi, ed.
· xxxi, 369 p.; 28 cm.

Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Optional Control

Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Optional Control

· United Nations [2008]
· 38 p.; 23 cm.

Concern for Filipinos with Disabilities Magazine

Concern for Filpinos with Disabilities Magazine is a bi-annual publication of the National Council on Disability Affairs.

· Vol. 31, No. 2 (2nd Semester 2008)
· 34 p. ; 29 cm.

Newsbreak Special Issue

Newsbreak Special Issue puts faces and stories to human trafficking, the world’s third most profitable organized crime. Asian women and men duped and forced into sex and cheap labor from Hongkong to Italy are introduced.

· Public Trust Media Group, 2001

The Complete World Development Report 1978-2009 [DVD]

The Complete World Development Report 2009 1978-2009[DVD] is an essential research tool that provides a historic trove of development thinking over the past three decades. Bringing together the full collection of World Development Reports, this DVD allows users to search both within and across all of the reports, as well as to easily browse all reports by title or topic.

· The World Bank, 2009

Transparency in Public Procurement Training: A Primer

Transparency in Public Procurement Training: A Primer is designed to assist trainees in the World Bank-Knowledge for Development Center Project on Transparency in Public Procurement. It covers the Philippine public procurement processes and systems including the Government Procurement Reform Act of 2003, its implementing rules and regulations, issuances and directives which are adopted by the Government Procurement Policy Board under the PHILGEPS.

· Silliman University, 2008
· 36 p. ; 28 cm.

Change=Pagbabago=Kausaban [DVD]

Change=Pagbabago=Kausaban Comics [DVD] is an adaptation of the Transparency in Public Procurement training module prepared for the project “Operationalizing and Popularizing the 2007 World Development Report: exercising citizenship in Transparency in Local Government Procurement. The comics tackles the need for youth involvement in nation building.

· Silliman University
· 2008

Transparency in Public Procurement Module

Transparency in Public Procurement Training Module is designed to assist trainers in the World Bank-Knowledge for Development Center Project on Transparency in Public Procurement. It covers the Philippine public procurement processes and systems including its laws, implementing rules and regulations, issuances and directives which are adopted by the Government Procurement Policy Board under the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PHILGEPS).

· Silliman University, 2008
· 36 p.; 28 cm.

SPUP KNOWLEDGE FOR DEVELOPMENT CENTER JOINS 2009 WORLD BANK KDC NETWORK STRATEGIC PLANNING

SPUP President, Sr. Remy Angela Junio, spc attended the 2009 World Bank KDC Network strategic planning held @ Richmonde Hotel, Ortigas Center Pasig City with SPUP’s Planning and Development Director, Dr. Josephine Campanano on February 26-27 2009. The strategic planning aimed at identifying ways by which the KDCs as a network and the World Bank can work together to improve the following:

- Creating public interest in development issues and demand for good governance,
- Developing, communicating, monitoring & evaluating knowledge products,
- Using ICT for virtual knowledge sharing,
- Other options to be identified by the network.

DISCUSSION HIGHLIGHTS

KDC Mission and Vision
- Consider revisiting the vision and mission, to account for new realities
- Consider thinking of “implementing rules and regulations” or IRR for specific strategies and programs

Strengthening the Network
- Consider how the network can be strengthened further, perhaps a foundation (?)
- See how World Bank and other development agencies can fit in
- The governance structure of the GDLN Asia Pacific could be explored as an option for the KDCs - Come up with joint statement or common stand
- Expand the network - for example, ANSA. Current Partners: ADB, TAN, WHO UNIC, TAF
- Link with partners and projects in regions where there are KDCs
- Consider setting up more KDCs in regions that are not represented in the network

Common Projects of the Network
- Involvement in KALAHI - CIDDS
- Involvement in AAAA: Need to define concrete interfaces, the details the process. Some possibilities are: data gathering and analysis, consultations, appraisals, monitoring, evaluation, information sharing. Immediate next step: create a resource inventory. Make this information available in the KDC website or cross-links. The World Bank Philippines shall share TORs for the projects and information about the programs. A roster of professionals and competencies and school calendar shall be submitted to the World Bank by network members.

Creating Public Interest in Development Issues and Demand for Governance
- Share information with LGUs, CSOs on: procurement rules and regulations, project financing and expected outcomes, and good governance.
- Improve transparency
- Enhance citizen’s participation
- Encourage higher participation of CSOs in WB activities, e.g. roads, education.
- Develop local systems of monitoring and evaluation
- Clarify the demand and issues
- Get suggestions for improving development activities using new financing tools, new sector involvement and new project design
- Get the right support for better coordination of local stakeholders
- Consult and communicate (KDC involvement in project consultations in the context of safeguards

Developing, communicating, monitoring & evaluating knowledge products (specifically, Youth Project & procurement deliverables)
- Work for replicability and sustainability
- Use the KDC to pilot-test the materials among young people
- Get input from Transparency and Accountability Network (TAN), other educators, other organizations
- Submit materials for certification by GPPB and schools for integration in curriculum, government trainings, and NGO trainings
- Develop a core of young people; train as observers
- Consider community-based research Possibilities: facilitation, technical, capacity development, funds, patience, impact evaluation, experimental design, case studies
- Involve KDCs in monitoring World Bank-supported projects
- Develop auditors who will evaluate performance, ex. How conditional cash transfer reduces vulnerability of households
- Tap KDCs as institutional consultants
- Involve KDCs in data gathering and analysis (not to let go of data gathering, because there’s a dearth of professionals who can do this)

Using ICT for virtual knowledge sharing
- Already doing point-to-point videoconferencing
- Use this to connect to CPBD, central planning and policy making bodies of government, media outlets
- Use this to share experiences in the KDC Network
- Tap the private sector in helping set up the necessary ICT infrastructure, for example, Globe, Smart, Ayala Foundation, etc.

Immediate next steps
- A working group has been formed to do follow-through tasks. This group is composed of the following:Father Rod Salazar, Henry Grageda of AIM, Sheila Algabre of NDU, Miles Arroyo of Ateneo de Naga, Mark Garcia of SU. Nor and Moira also part of the group.
- Based on the discussions during the KDC strategic planning, the working group will complete the following tasks:
Revise the KDC vision and mission
Identify common areas to be pursued by the network, and identify the strategies
Define how the KDC network should be organized moving forward
- The following is the timeline for the immediate next steps: Week of March 2: The working group holds online discussions Week of March 9: The working group holds an audioconference/videoconference Week of March 16: The working group submits the following documents to the KDC Group, for comments and suggestions
- Revised KDC vision and mission
- KDC network programs and strategies
- KDC network organization
- Resend the result of the PhilGEPS baseline survey
- Send information about social safeguards and have an online session on project cycle

Participants
- Henry Grageda, Asian Institute of Management Executive Managing Director
- Mila Raquid-Arroyo, Ateneo De Naga KDC Director
- Dimpna Castigador, Central Philippine University Director
- Teodoro Robles, Central Philippine University President
- Novel Bangsal, Congressional Planning and Development Director
- Rodolfo Vicerra, Congressional Planning and Development Director General
- Sheila Algabre, Notre Dame University Vice President for Identity and Mission
- Teresita Salva, Palawan State University President
- Erlinda Ganapin, Palawan State University Executive Vice-President
- Mark Garcia, Silliman University Director for Information and Publications
- Ben Malayang III, Silliman University President
- Josephine Campanano, St. Paul University Philippines Director for Planning and Development
- Sr. Remy Angela Junio, spc, St. Paul University Philippines President
- Dionisio Miranda, SVD, University of San Carlos President
- Ferdinand Boncayao, University of San Carlos Dean
- Roderick Salazar, SVD, University Presidential Assistant for Planning and Development
- Perfecto Albin, University of Southeastern Philippines President
- Daniel Ugay, Jr., University of Southeastern Philippines Vice-President for Academic Affairs

For more information, visit http://sites.google.com/site/ngapala/Home/projects/kdc-strategic-planning

Reshaping Economic Geography

“Reshaping Economic Geography reframes the policy debates on urbanization, territorial development, and regional integration. It analyzes the early experience of developed countries and draws practical implications for urbanization policies in today’s developing countries.” – Robert B. Zoellick
· The World Bank
· 383 p.: ill. ; 28 cm.

China's and India's Challenge to Latin America

“China’s and India’s Challenge to Latin America offers the first comprehensive analysis of the complex and heterogeneous impacts of emerging China and India on the countries of Latin America. It is a must read for those navigating the dramatically changing contours of the international economic landscape”. – Pravin Krishna
· Lederman, Daniel, Marcelo Aloarreaga, Guillermo E. Perry, ed.
· 331 p.: ill. ; 24 cm.

Innovation for Development and the Role of the Government

Innovation for Development and the Role of Government is organized in three themes: the relationship between innovation, competitiveness, and development; innovation and financial sector development; innovation and government policies in China.
· Qimiao Fan, ed.
· 204 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

1 World Manga

1 World Manga is a collection of stories in the form of narrative cartoon drawings that depict issues faced by young people today in the developing world.
· Story by Annette Roman ; Art by Leandro Ng ; Ink by Walden Wong
· 246 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

AIM Alumni Leadership Magazine

AIM Alumni Leadership Magazine is a quarterly publication of the Asian Institute of Management with editorial office at the Alumni Relations Office, Asian Institute of Management.
· Asian Institute of Management
· Vol. 3 (January – March 2008)

Conditional Cash Transfers: Reducing Present and Future Poverty

Conditional Cash Transfers: Reducing Present and Future Poverty lays out a conceptual framework that considers the economic and political rationale for CCTs; reviews the very rich evidence that has accumulated on CCTs, especially arising from impact evaluations; discusses how the conceptual framework and the evidence on impacts should inform the design of CCT programs in practice; and it considers where CCTs fit in the context of broader social policies.
· The World Bank. Advanced edition
· 2009

The Philippines: Third Rural Finance Project

The Philippines: Third Rural Finance Project highlights the need to intensify World Bank’s support through technical assistance and quick disbursing loans. The report also provides essential support to the implementation of the Bank’s rural development strategy.
· The World Bank
· June 27, 2008

Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Notes

Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Notes is intended to summarize good practices and key policy findings on PREM-related topics. The views expressed in the notes are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the World Bank. It is also available @ http://www.worldbank.org/prem.
· The World Bank
· No.117 (June 2008)

Direct Action for Local Governance

Direct Action for Local Governance is a detailed guide on how to run the sessions of this training on DIALOG. Each session guide indicates the module number and title, session number and title, day of conduct, duration of the session, objectives, and resources needed, references and handouts, and step-by-step process in conducting the sessions.
· JSDF, The World Bank, DSWD, 2008
· vii, 38 p. ; 29 cm.

Institutionalizing the SIP Process and Approaches Through Community Advocacy

Institutionalizing the SIP Process and Approaches Through Community Advocacy aims to build capacities of community volunteers and partner LGUs on advocacy and institutionalization. It contains the session guides for the two (2) modules of the training program. Each session guide in this manual indicates the day of conduct, duration of the session, objectives, and resources needed, references and handouts, and step-by-step process in conducting the session.
· JSDF, The World Bank, DSWD,
2008
· vii, 38 p. ; 29 cm.

LGUs and Peace-Building

LGUs and Peace-Building underscores the important role of the LGUs in resolving conflicts and promoting peace in conflict-affected communities. It contains the session guides for the two modules of the training program. Each session guide in this manual indicates the day of conduct, duration of the session, objectives, and resources needed, references and handouts, and step-by-step process in conducting the session.

· DSWD, JSDF, The World Bank, 200885 p. ; 29 cm

Strengthening Indigenous People's Participation in Community Development

Strengthening Indigenous People’s Participation in Community Development provides session guides for trainers. Each session guide indicates the day of conduct, duration of the session, objectives, and resources needed, references and handouts, and step-by-step process in conducting the session.

· DSWD, JSDF, The World Bank, 2008
· 66 p. ; 29 cm.

Promoting Inter-Tribal Harmony for Mutual Development: A Wholistic Approach to Conflict Resolution Cum Empowering Women for Peace

Promoting Inter-Tribal Harmony for Mutual Development: A Wholistic Approach to Conflict Resolution Cum Empowering Women for Peace provides a better understanding of how Saclit, Sadanga, Mt. Province have fostered their creativeness and have adapted innovative methodologies that enabled them to address issues of participation and social exclusion from development process that are supposed to bring changes in the lives of the individual members of the community.
· DSWD, JSDF, The World Bank, 2008.
· 20 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Strengthening Subanen's Participation in Community Development

Strengthening Subanen’s Participation in Community Development is a case study of the Subanen community which have served as a beneficiary of the JSDF-SIP grant facility and have followed the process of the SIP in the implementation of their projects have generated a number of lessons learned, insights, and good practices on how to enhance their participation and inclusion in development activities that affect them.
· DSWD, JSDF, The World Bank, 2008.
· 16 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Organizing and Strengthening Sectoral Groups (Women, Farmers, Youth) in Magbato...

Organizing and Strengthening Sectoral Groups (Women, Farmers, Youth) in Magbato Through Livelihood Activities Towards Quality Participation presents the community development initiative in Barangay Magbato in Lambunao in Iloilo that has been enhanced by the use of a livelihood approach. It provides valuable lessons and insights for similar projects designed to strengthen and develop sustainable livelihoods in poor communities.
· DSWD, JSDF, The World Bank, 2008.
· 20 p. : ill. 24 cm.

Quality Participation Through Revitalizing and Preserving the Life-Enhancing Cultural Tradition and Heritage of the Ata Manobo Tribe

Quality Participation Through Revitalizing and Preserving the Life-Enhancing Cultural Tradition and Heritage of the Ata Manobo Tribe explores the lessons learned during the implementation of the JSDF project in Talaingod, Davao Del Norte. This project aimed at improving the quality of participation among members of the tribal community of the Ata-Manobo through the preservation of their cultural tradition and heritage.
· DSWD, JSDF, The World Bank, 2008.
· 20 p. : ill. 24 cm.

Increasing the Social Capital of the Indigenous Peoples in Barangay Langag Through the Conduct of Capability Building Activities Along Dressmaking...

Increasing the Social Capital of the Indigenous Peoples in Barangay Langag Through the Conduct of Capability Building Activities Along Dressmaking and Provision of Sewing Equipment CUM IEC Actions illustrates how social capital can be drawn upon and fully utilized to fast track the community efforts towards participation and social inclusion through the promotion of income-generating activities intended to lead the community’s economic development.
· DSWD, JSDF, The World Bank, 2008.
· 20 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Regaining Community Active Participation Through IEC Capacity Building and Training on Health and Literacy

Regaining Community Active Participation Through IEC Capacity Building, and Training on Health and Literacy presents a case study of how Barangay Pagayawan in Bacolod, Lanao Del Norte used capability building in community development. This capability building includes adult literacy and skills enhancement.
· DSWD, JSDF, The World Bank, 2008.
· 16 p. ; 24 cm.

Increasing Participation of Women in Development Processes in Barangay Maindang, Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat

Increasing Participation of Women in Development Processes in Barangay Maindang, Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat is a case study of Barangay Maindang in Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat in Mindanao where traditionally, only men are engaged as key decision makers resulting to the marginalization of women. It is an account of how Muslim women went through an empowerment process which in a way challenged the conservative traditional and cultural norms characteristic of the barangay.
· DSWD, JSDF, The World Bank, 2008.
· 16 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Five Project Component of Development Towards Quality Participation of the Mangyans

Five Project Component of Development Towards Quality Participation of the Mangyan presents how a Mangyan community in Occidental Mindoro strived to get out from the derogatory image of its name and hence from discrimination towards the fulfillment of their own development. This case study describes the interventions initiative by the community as a response to an articulated need, and how it is associated with a broader community development agenda and self-determination of this particular indigenous people.
· DSWD, JSDF, The World Bank, 2008.
· 16 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

For Protection and Promotion: The Design and Implementation of Effective Safety Nets Overview

For Protection and Promotion: The Design and Implementation of Effective Safety Nets Overview provides pragmatic and informed guidance on how to design and implement safety nets, including useful information on how to define eligibility and select beneficiaries, set and pay benefits, and monitor and evaluate programs and systems. It synthesizes the literature to date and enriches it with new examples on various program options – cash transfers (conditional and unconditional), in-kind transfers, price subsidies, free waivers and public works.
· Margaret Gosh, et al., 2008
· 21 p.; 27 cm.

Newsbreak

Newsbreak features problems brought about by mining all over the Philippines and how various communities resist large-scale mining operations because of the costs to the environment and the health of the locals.
· Public Trust Media Group, Inc., July/September 2008

Investing in Indonesia's Institution for Inclusive and Sustainable Development

Investing in Indonesia’s Institutions for Inclusive and Sustainable Development presents how Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) helped Indonesia to re-emerge as confident middle-income country (MIC).
· The World Bank, 2009
· 104 p. ill. ; 29 cm.

Philippines: Agriculture Public Expenditure

Philippines: Agriculture Public Expenditure Review assesses the ways of increasing the impact of public expenditures on broad-based agricultural growth in the Philippines. It presents recent developments in the agriculture sector and describes the farm structure, sector growth, performance compared to nearby countries and the level of agricultural diversification.
· The World Bank, June 2007
· 113 p. ill. ; 29 cm.

World Bank Research Digest

World Bank Research Digest is a quarterly publication disseminating findings of World Bank Research. The views and interpretations in the articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the World Bank, its Executive Directors or the countries they represent.
· The World Bank, Fall 2009 (Vol. 3, No.3)
· 8 p.; 28 cm.

Guidance for Responses from the Human Development Sector to Rising Food and Fuel Prices

Guidance for Responses from the Human Development Sector to Rising Food and Fuel Prices provides a global framework for action. It was written to reinvigorate dialogue regarding what to do about malnutrition and a new global commitment to scaling up proven interventions for tackling malnutrition.
· The World Bank, 200839 p.; 29 cm

Global Economic Prospects 2009

Global Economic Prospects 2009 analyzes the implications of the crisis for low and middle- income countries, including an in-depth look at long-term prospects for global community markets and the policies of both commodity producing and consuming nations.
· The World Bank, 2009
· 180 p.; 28 cm.

Development Outreach: Putting Knowledge to Work for Development

This issue of Development Outreach: Putting Knowledge to Work for Development called for a renewed effort to place agriculture at the center of the development agenda in order to meet the Millennium Development Goal of having extreme poverty and hunger by 2015.
· The World Bank, October 2008

A Sourcebook of HIV/AIDS Prevention Programs, Volume 2: Education Sector

A Sourcebook of HIV/AIDS Prevention Programs, Volume 2: Education Sector is a part of a global effort to accelerate the sector’s response to HIV/AIDS, particularly in Africa, and reflects the increasing recognition of the role that education has to play in the national response to HIV.
· Beasley, Michael, Alexandria Valerio, Donald A.P. Bundy
· xx, 246 p. ; 27 cm.

Decentralization and Local Democracy in the World 2008

Decentralization and Local Democracy in the World 2008 constitutes a global reference on decentralization by presenting the contemporary situation of local governments in all regions of the world. It analyzes local authorities in each continent under three main themes: the evolution of territorial structures; responsibilities and power, management and finances; and local democracy.
· United Cities and Local Governments, The World Bank, 2008
· 345 p.: ill. ; 31 cm.

Philippines: Involuntary Resettlement

Philippines: Involuntary Resettlement reviews the policy and institutional framework for involuntary resettlement in the Philippines. Its purpose is to assess the prospect of harmonizing the country’s involuntary resettlement framework with World Bank and international good practice following the spirit of the 2005 Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness.
· The World Bank, July 2008
· 67 p. ill. ; 29 cm.

Yes, Pigs Can Fly!

“Yes, Pigs Can Fly! Celebrates the small victories in the ongoing struggle to reform government procurement and make it corruption-intolerant. The stories featured here hope to inspire the growing mass of volunteers in anti-corruption work”. – Raul V. Fabella
· Procurement Watch, Inc.
· 138 p.: ill. ; 24 cm.