Financing inclusive infrastructureTo achieve what has been dubbed as Philippines’ “golden age of infrastructure,” several financing options have been advanced. In theory, infrastructure development could improve business climate, thereby bring about job creation and employment opportunities. However, there seems to be a gap between infrastructure development and poverty reduction. For instance, most of the infrastructure projects are slated in NCR, Central Luzon and Calabarzon, while only a few are lined up in far-flung regions. On that note, to achieve a truly inclusive infrastructure, the government should not only be able to address the perennial challenges on the implementation of infrastructure programs but also bridge and fill in the gap between infrastructure development and poverty reduction.

Source: Philippine Star April 13, 2018 09:33 UTC