Importance of Human Resource Development in

Trade and Inclusive Growth in the Philippines

Presented by:
Mitzie Irene P. Conchada
De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines

28 November 2009

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Introduction

Human capital can be utilized to:

foster research and development
foster technology innovation

Human capital can be enhanced to:

strengthen the linkage between firms, educational institutions, and
organizations

Research Question:
How is human capital in the Philippines enhanced to contribute to
trade that may lead to inclusive growth?

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Human Resource Development, Economic

Development, and Inclusive Growth in the Region

Success Stories of Asian Countries:

Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, China, Japan, Malaysia,
Indonesia and Thailand

Key Ingredients of Economic Growth: Human Resource

Development
Creation of Specialized Form of Labor
Case of Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan

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Human Resource Development in the Philippines

Drivers of Economic Growth:

inflow of foreign direct investments
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Successfully attracted FDI through quality of manpower resources

(skilled labor force and low wages)

strategy of promoting exports

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export-led growth caused by skilled labor and low wages

manufacturing sector is characterized by labor-intensive activities (low
cost of production, low wages, and ease of access to external markets

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Higher Education in the Philippines

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Focused on:
intellectual growth
advancement of learning and research
development of responsible and effective leadership
education of high level professionals
enrichment of historical and cultural heritage

Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

help equip HEIs in the Philippines be the channel of life-long learning
that provide students with greater opportunities for economic and
social advancement within and outside the country

The Medium Term Development Program

Priority disciplines: ICT-related disciplines, science mathematics,
engineering, agriculture, entrepreneurship, maritime, and teacher
education

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Higher Education Enrollment by Discipline Group

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Higher Education Graduates by Discipline Group

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Technical and Vocational Education and Training in

the Philippines
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Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

provides quality technical and vocation educational training (TVET)
through policy directions, competency standards, and systems
development services
ensures that competency assessment and certification of workers is
continuously done in pursuit of professionalizing skilled workers
provides equitable access and provision of programs to the growing
number of TVET clients

Training delivery is conducted under four modes

school-based, center-based, enterprise-based, and community-based

TESDA also provides trainers development program, curriculum and

materials development, career guidance and placement, and
scholarship programs

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Regional Enrollment of TVET Programs (School

and Non-School Based)

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Regional Graduates of TVET Programs (School and

Non-School Based)

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Programs Offered by TESDA

Technical Vocation Educational Training development loop

TVET delivery system
Financing
Assessment and certification
Career guidance system

TVET Delivery System

aimed to develop the competencies of the workers

Language Skills Institute

develop workplace language skills as well as an orientation on culture

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Labor Market Performance by Type of TVET

Graduates

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Number of Persons Assessed and Certified for Skills

Competence by Region

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Promotion of Trade and Inclusive Growth through

Private-Public Linkage
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Private sector to support the endeavors of the public sector and

vice-versa
Private sector plays a vital role in the promotion of the goals of the
public sector
Public offices promoting human resource development
Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, TESDA,
Philippine Regulatory Commission, Department of Labor and
Employment, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration,
PhilExport, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries, and
Export Development Council

CHED is a partner of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and

Industry (PCCI) and Metrobank Foundation
assessing the various training needs, policies and existing programs of
the different industries
shipbuilding, electronics, business process outsourcing (BPO),
healthcare, tourism, retail trade, maritime, and engineering

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Conclusions
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Institutions, public and private, serve as vital links to enhance human

resources especially in developing countries such as the Philippines
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical
Vocation on Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) provide the
needed training and skills that would equip our human resource
Linkage between these institutions and the private sector, such as the
firms and other stakeholders, should be highlighted and encouraged
Promotion of trade
Enhance human resource development through quality and equity
education this may lead to producing exported goods and services with
higher value added

Enhance human resource development by starting with basic

education (primary and secondary education)
proper allocation of resources: greater public investment in basic
education
optimal mix of public-private involvement in education and training
may bring about improvements in the quality of basic education

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