Malacanang Proclamation No. 247 dated September 02, 2002 declares the month of September of every year as Development Policy Research Month (DPRM) to provide a means of promoting and drawing nationwide awareness on the importance of policy research in national development.

Poverty reduction has always been a priority in the Philippines’ public policy agenda. At the same time, the target date for the achievement of the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), one goal of which is to reduce the 1990 poverty level by half by 2015, is fast approaching. This therefore underscores the need to assess our progress in achieving the goal of poverty reduction based on careful study and active interaction and collaboration among different sectors of society. 

In celebration of the 8th DPRM, this year’s theme is “Pananaliksik at Talakayan tungo sa Pag-ahon mula sa Kahirapan”.

The DPRM, with its broad-based and nationwide outlets for discussion, may present the needed venue(s) for this active and rigorous discussion. The various studies and activities to be presented and organized during the month-long celebration of the DPRM will hopefully provide the appropriate base and support in helping craft a roadmap for economic development and poverty reduction for the new administration.

For more details, visit the Official 8th DPRM Website at http://www.pidsevents.info