Oxford Business Group Philippines

Oxford Business Group THE INSIDE EDGE

Presentation Title: THE REPORT: OMAN 2009Date: 06 MAY 2009

Welcome



Paulius Kuncinas,Regional Editor, Asia



Philippines’ Advantages – ASEAN

•Consumption-based Growth

•Focus on Human Capital

•Macroeconomic Resilience

•Leadershjp in Services

•Current Account Surplus



Vulnerabilities

• Export exposure US/Europe

•Small Tax Base

•Infrastructure Gaps

•Underpowered Economy

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‘Investment Appeal

Solid Growth

•Educated Workforce

•Pro Business Policy

•Hedge on BRICs



Infrastructure Projects

•PPP Project Pipeline

•Private Sector Response

•Construction Boom

•Legal Framework



Fiscal Challenges

•Public income 14% of GDP

•Low trust in Public Procurement

•Improving Tax Collection

Retaining Investor Confidence



Macro Risks

•Reliance on Remittences

•Inflationary Pressures

•Export exposure low



Long Term Vision

•From Middle to Advanced

•Investment in Education

•Technology Transfer

•Research & Innovation



Thank You!