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Philippines Competitiveness Report 2016
The continuing journey towards inclusive growth
Despite a global slowdown, the Philippine economy continues to perform well but sustainable, inclusive growth remains elusive. Now the country has to face the challenges that mark the path towards that goal under a new, highly unorthodox leader.
Despite a slowdown in 2015, growth prospects for the Philippines remain strong as it is expected to continue to have the fastest GDP growth among the ASEAN-5. But persistent challenges such as poor infrastructure and restrictive foreign ownership laws have made sustainable, inclusive growth an elusive goal for the country. This year, Filipinos elected a new president who ran on a platform of change and a tough stance on crime. How will the country fare under this new administration?
Competitiveness: The continuing journey towards inclusive growth