On November 4, the NSCB and HDN met again and finally agreed on the the HDI methodology for the 2012 PHDR.

The Human Development Network held its 2011 General Assembly on Monday, 5 December 2011, from 5:00 – 7:30 pm, at Room 111, UP School of Economics, UP Diliman, Quezon City.

The General Assembly featured a report on the highlights of organization’s activities in 2010 through 2011, including the overview of the 7th PHDR with the theme Geography and Human Development. Election was also held during the Assembly and we welcome the addition of Dr. Michael Tan and Ms. Karina Constantino-David as new members of the Executive Committee.

The 2008/2009 Philippine Human Development Report (PHDR): Institutions, Politics and Human Development is a recipient of the Outstanding Book Award for 2011 by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST). The award was accepted by Dr.  Toby C. Monsod, a lead author of the Report, and Dr. Cynthia Banzon-Bautista, co-editor (second from left), during the 33rd NAST Annual Scientific Meeting on July 14, 2011 at the Manila Hotel. Bestowing the award are Dr. Emil Javier and Dr. Merceditas Concepcion, President and Vice President of NAST, respectively.

The prestigious NAST awards, given annually, recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions of Filipino scientists and institutions in science and technology.

The Human Development Network (HDN) is pleased to announce the release of training modules on Statistical Capacity Building: Monitoring and Evaluation in Support of Development in CD form. (Available also for download here, zipped file ~280MB).

This set of four animated audio-visual modules is designed to introduce local government planning officers and research collaborators to useful methodologies and tools for monitoring, evaluating and reporting on development outcomes in their municipalities.

Module 1: Human Development. Module 1 covers a discussion of the human development framework, the importance of a results monitoring and evaluation system and the components of such a system.  Results of a pilot exercise to gather municipal-level human development indicators are presented.

Module 2: Descriptive Statistics. Module 2 is an introduction to descriptive statistics including background concepts, types of variables and their measurement, and how to use statistics to efficiently summarize and describe numerical data.

Module 3: Spreadsheet Software. Module 3 demonstrates the use of spreadsheet software to process data, including working with formulas, using built-in statistical functions, and creating charts and graphs.

Module 4: Communicating Results. Module 4 provides basic guidelines and useful tips on writing good reports, such as policy briefs, and making effective oral presentations. The module also includes an annex on the key features of a Local Statistical Calendar.

The HDN is an independent non-stock, non-profit, non-government organization which produces the Philippine Human Development Report (PHDR), the national counterpart of the Global Human Development Report published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Six volumes of the PHDR have been published – in 1994, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2005, and 2008/2009 –  each of which have put “people” back at the center of the development debate. Past volumes of the PHDR may be downloaded from www.hdn.org.ph.

The Human Development Network launched its newest publication entitled, In Search of a Human Face: 15 Years of Knowledge Building for Human Development in the Philippines, on Wednesday, 21 July 2010, at the Diosdado Macapagal Hall of the UP School of Economics.

The volume is both a record and an appraisal of almost two decades of research and advocacy by the Human Development Network, a non-partisan, non-stock, non-profit organization founded in 1992.

It compiles the theme chapters of the 1994, 1997, 2000, 2002, and 2005 editions of the Philippine Human Development Report and postscripts from third-party experts who reflect on their continuing relevance while also providing fresh insight and augmenting the original analysis. The proceedings of “Human Development in the Philippines: 15 Years of Research and Advocacy,” a roundtable discussion held in October 2009, is also featured.

In Search of A Human Face: 15 Years of Knowledge Building for Human Development in the Philippines is published by the Human Development Network in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program.

The Human Development Network (HDN) held a Roundtable Discussion entitled, “15 Years of Research and Advocacy on Human Development in the Philippines”, last October 6, Tuesday, 1:00 to 5:30 pm, at the Mercedes Concepcion Seminar Room of the Philippine Social Science Center.

The Human Development Network together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the New Zealand Agency for International Assistance (NZAID), the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and the Civil Service Commission (CSC) recently held the Mindanao launch of the 2008/2009 Philippine Human Development Report (PHDR) entitled, “Institutions, Politics and Human Development in the Philippines” last June 18, 2009 in Grand Men Seng Hotel, Davao City.

As part of the advocacy and dissemination of the 2008/2009 PHDR, HDN will subsequently hold the following provincial road shows:

          Biliran City- July 1, 2009

          Legazpi, Albay- July 16, 2009

          Benguet- July 22, 2009

The Philippine Human Development Network (HDN), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the New Zealand Agency for International Assistance (NZAID) and the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), launches the 2008/09 Philippine Human Development Report (PHDR) with the theme “Institutions, Politics and Human Development in the Philippines” on 20 May 2009  at  Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila Hotel.

To view and download the report, click here.

GRP-Moro Conflict: Is There An End in Sight?

Human Security and Human Development Revisited

Friday, September 19, 2008, 2:00 – 5:00pm
UP School of Economics Auditorium, Diliman, Quezon City

Videos and Documents Available:

Opening Remarks of Dr. Arsenio Balisacan
President, Human Development Network Foundation
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Presentation of the 2005 Philippine Human Development Report framework and recommendations by Prof. Solita Collas-Monsod
Founding President of the Human Development Network and Professor of the UP School of Economics
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Speech of Gen. (Ret.) Rodolfo Garcia
Former Chairperson of the GOP Panel for the Talks with the MILF
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Speech of Dr. Michael Mastura
Member of the Negotiating Panel for the MILF
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Speech of Sen. Franklin Drilon
Senior Counsel, ACCRA Law Offices
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Speech of Sen. Orlando Mercado
Former Secretary, Department of National Defense
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Speech of President Joseph Ejercito Estrada
Former President of the Philippines
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More videos from the forum.