MANILA — A new book that sheds light on the possible pathways to prosperity via agribusiness will be out starting March 20. Written by Prof. Rolando T. Dy of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), “Agribusiness: Pathways to Prosperity” contains 63 articles that cover the global and ASEAN perspectives, the local scene and industry/business
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M. A. P. Insights Rolando T. Dy Posted on July 25, 2017 Pacifica is a country bordered by Western Pacific, Celebes, and South China Seas. The country has serious poverty concerns. In rural areas, the structure is semi-feudal and farmers are tradition-bound. Insurgency and extortion exist in the south islands. Agriculture lags behind its progressive neighbors.
M. A. P. Insights Rolando T. Dy Posted on June 20, 2017 In 1998, the income per capita of Vietnam was $330 at current prices versus $1,050 for the Philippines, some 70% lower. In 2015, it was $2,100 for the former, and $2,900 for the latter, only 30% lower (World Bank). In 1993, the total poverty
M. A. P. Insights Rolando T. Dy Posted on June 06, 2017 In 1998, the income per capita of Indonesia was $680 at current prices versus $1,050 for the Philippines, 54% higher. In 2015, it was $3,350 for the former, and $2,900 for the latter, only 13% lower (World Bank Development Report). In 1987, the
MAPPING THE FUTURE By: Rolando T. Dy – @inquirerdotnet Philippine Daily Inquirer / 05:01 AM May 29, 2017 This article covers rice and insurgency’s impact on job creation. Rice imports My Singaporean connection Rahul (not his real name) is into imports logistics. Here is his expert opinion after years in rice trade. Bulk imports under
MAPPING THE FUTURE Narratives from agribusiness experts II By: Rolando T. Dy – @inquirerdotnet Philippine Daily Inquirer / 04:59 AM May 01, 2017 In my previous piece under the similar title, Dave, my friend and global trade expert, discussed many aspects of trade in mango, garlic and onions. Dave wanted to be anonymous so that
MAPPING THE FUTURE By: Rolando T. Dy – @inquirerdotnet Philippine Daily Inquirer / 01:56 AM April 17, 2017 Of late, I was struck by a commentator who said that farm productivity was not that important. That farm net income is. This is difficult to reconcile as the two are related. In my decades of observing
M. A. P. Insights Rolando T. Dy Posted on April 11, 2017 Poverty in the Philippines is persistently high. This affects consumer markets, investments, and social peace. In 2015, the official poverty incidence was 21.6%. The estimated rural poverty was 30% of that total, and urban poverty 11%. The Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022 aims at
MAPPING THE FUTURE Would banning mining jeopardize our quality of life? By: Rolando T. Dy – @inquirerdotnet Philippine Daily Inquirer / 12:04 AM March 27, 2017 Anti-mining groups proliferate these days. They want to ban mining because it is anti-environment. Do they really mean what they say? Minerals and metals have been part of our