Population: 89,468,677  
GDP per capita: $983.75
Capital: Manila

The Philippines is confronting many complex economic and social challenges. Economic progress is slow, and poverty incidence is high and growing. Lack of sustained economic growth over the past 30 years has seen it lag behind the achievements of many of its east and south-east Asian neighbours in reducing poverty.

Each assignment delivered in the Philippines addresses one or more of the following objectives:

1. Increase workplace skills capacity to contribute to the growth and development of MSMEs and encourage regional and rural productivity.

2. Contribute to improving the quality and delivery of the education sector.

3. Strengthen the governance capability of key organisations and institutions in both urban and rural areas.