The experiences of Salcedo and Irosin underscore the transformative potential of data-driven agriculture by using the advances in digital technology. By addressing existing challenges through targeted policy recommendations, the Philippines can move towards a more...
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning in Data-Driven Development: The Role of Data in Adaptive Management
The literature on adaptive management shows that flexibility in terms of management structures, administrative and financial budgets, and the use of monitoring data facilitate the responsiveness of management to ever-changing contexts in development work. In this...
Data-driven Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Development Approach: An AER Policy Paper
The limited or inaccessible GEDSI data that recognizes differentiated sector needs has constrained women's and other marginalized groups' visibility. Further, it impedes plans that foster inclusive growth. Incorporating GEDSI into the data-driven development process...
AER releases policy paper Empowering Communities through Participatory Mapping: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Participatory mapping is the creation of maps by local communities. It relies on the knowledge and awareness of community members of their environments. This process is generally done with the support of organizations like governments (at various levels),...
AER releases policy paper KABAN NG BAYAN: Towards Participatory Public Finance Management
Responsible and responsive spending and revenue generation are important elements of good governance. Engagement between citizens and government is the critical link between responsible spending and revenue generation, effective accountability for public financial...
AER releases policy paper on Empowering Communities Through Data: The Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS)
Informed governance is key in addressing challenges to development such as poverty, disaster risk reduction, as well as access to quality healthcare. This enormous task can be accomplished when a local monitoring system such as the Community-Based Monitoring System...
Good Data, Good Governance
Data and statistics are crucial to inform development policies and implementation. Governments that have implemented a strategic approach in using data in the public sector are better able to anticipate societal trends and needs.
Big Data in Agriculture: Bridging the Gap Towards Development
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical role of agriculture in the Philippine economy. This policy note discusses the challenges of agricultural development, case studies, and the use of data-driven approaches to boost the potential of agriculture.
CBMS and Evidence-based Planning and Decision Making
How does the community-based monitoring system (CBMS) empower communities and guide program planning and implementation among LGUs?