Naflos investments company is a dynamic and leading construction company wishing to expand its business investments into the far East. Our main reasons as to why we choose the Philippines is because of it rapidly expanding market and its strategic location.
Philippines also offers a conducive investment environment which is bound to attract many investors world-over.
Introduction
- Philippines as a republic gained independence in 1946.
- It comprises of 7000 Islands with a total area of 300000sq. Kilometers.
- Most of its citizens are descendants of Indonesians and Malays.
- However the largest language group currently is the Chinese.
- Save for intermarriages, Philippines’ population comprises of Arabs, Americans, Asians, Spaniards and the Chinese.
- Philippines’ main natural resources are copper, gold, iron, silver and nickel.
- The main cash crops grown are mainly for export and the food crops are for domestic consumption.
- These crops include; coconuts, rice, pork, bananas among others.
- The agricultural sector employs most of the work force but contributes about a fifth of the country’s GDP.
- The type of industries found in this country includes food processing, textile and garment production, paper and paper products production among others.
According to U.S. department opt the state n.d).Philippines is a republic and it gained its independence in 1946. Geographically Philippines comprises of 7,000 islands with a total land area of 300,000 km2. Most of the people in this country are the descendants of Indonesians and Malays. However, currently the largest language group is the Chinese but Arabs and Indians trade with the Philippines. Due to intermarriages, the population of Philippine includes; Arabs, Americans, Asians, Spaniards and the Chinese. The Chinese group has created a great impact on commerce because they mostly came to trade.
Aim
- The aim of the report is to analyze the economic sectors of Philippines. This will aid AXN Limited which is in the process of undertaking international business. As a result the firm will be able to determine the viability of Philippines as an investment destination. The analysis is conducted with respect to the country’s neighbors. Neighbors.
The aim of the report is to analyze the economic sector of Philippines and its neighbors and how to manage a business if one is to invest in Philippines.
Scope
- Analysis of issues that affect the economic growth Philippines.
- Analysis of Philippines economy and its neighbors over the past few years.
- strength of the service sector.
- Relationship between Philippines and other countries.
- conclusion and recommendations.
The report entails analysis of issues that affect the economic growth Philippines. Analysis of Philippines economy and its neighbors over the past few years is conducted. In addition, the report also gives the strength of the service sector which is the strongest. Relationship between Philippines and other countries is identified and discussed. Finally, a conclusion and a set of recommendations are given.
Discussion
- Economy of Philippines and its neighbors:
- Philippines is among the largest economies in the world today with a GDP of 7.3% in 2007.
- However in 2008, the growth rate declined with 4,5% mostly due to the global financial crisis.
- Besides agriculture and industry, the other major contributors of economic growth in the Philippines includes natural resources including energy reserves (such as) natural gas, coal, oil, hydro and geothermal energy among others.
- The strength of each economic sector in the country:
- The service sector is stronger than the other sectors in the Philippines since it contributes about 50% of the country’s total output.
- The industry sector is equally strong and contributes about a third of the country’s output.
- The agricultural sector contributes only about 0.2% same as the business process outsourcing, food processing, electronics, textiles, garment and automobile parts.
- Does the Philippines and its neighbors complement each other:
- Philippines has a good relationship with most of its Asian countries linked through its membership in ASEAN, ASEAN (Regional Forum) and APEC forums.
- It also has a close relationship with other Middle East countries which provides employment opportunities for most of its people.
- The country has also signed agreements with JPEPA including trade agreements with Korea, China among other countries.
- The trade agreements have contributed to the country’s economic growth through market expansion.
- Philippines has also expanded its market to the USA whereby it exports computer peripherals while importing raw materials and partially processed materials.
- Therefore, the Philippines and its neighbors are not competitors but rather they complement each other.
According to Madoc n.d. para.1) Philippine is considered to be among the largest economies in the world. It has a mixed economy and its economy is growing very fast with a GDP growth rate of 7.3% in 2007. This growth was mostly influenced by some factors such as increase in agricultural production, increase government and private expenditure and a robust information communications. In addition increased private consumption by workers from overseas also contributed to the economic growth. (U.S. department t of state. n.d. para 5)
However, in the year 2008 the growth rate declined with 4.5% mostly due to global financial crisis. In the Philippine economy agriculture and industry are the most important sectors. In agriculture food processing is boosting the Philippine economy while in industry electronics, textiles and garments and automobile parts are the ones mostly contributing to the economy. ( Madoc .n.d .para.1). As a newly industrialized nation, the Philippines is still an economy with a large agricultural sector, however services are beginning to dominate Asian. Much of the industrial sector is based on manufacturing electronics and other high-tech components.
In addition Philippine has natural resources such as copper, nickel and chromites. The country also has energy reserves such as natural gas, coal, oil, hydro and geothermal .natural gas is mostly found in the island of Palawan. Therefore mining is also contributing to the Philippines economy. Although this country is considered as the leading gold and copper producer, its production is declining because of high production costs required, decrease in the prices of metals and poor infrastructure. in Philippine industrialization mostly is urban areas but also in other areas such as metropolitan Cebu which attracts both the local and foreign investors.
During the regime of Ferdinand Marcos, the economy grew at a rate consistently slower than the years preceding his reign and following his exit. This was mainly because he embezzled billions of dollars from the national treasury. By the time of the people power revolution, there was less to be saved since the economy had fallen below the growth rate of other Asian countries.
However the current administration under the leadership of Madam President Gloria Arroyo has been marked by radical and risky moves pushing towards faster and more rapid economic growth.
In Philippine according to (history central n.d ) the service sector is stronger than the other industries in the economy. This is because it contributes more than 50% of the countries output. The industry sector is also strong in Philippine because it contributes not less than a third of the countries total output while the agricultural sector only contributes about 0.02%. Therefore business process outsourcing (BPO), food processing, electronics, textiles and garment and automobile parts
The service sector contributes more than half of overall Philippine economic output, followed by industry (about a third), and agriculture (less than 20%). Important industries include food processing; textiles and garments; electronics and automobile parts; and business process outsourcing.
Philippine has a good relationship with most countries such as Asia and even the Asians neighbors. Philippine is linked to these countries through its membership in (ASEAN) the association of southwest Asian nations. Philippine is also a member of the ASEAN regional forum (ARF) and the Asia-pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. The Philippines also has a relationship with the countries in the Middle East where most of its people are employed (US department of state .n.d. para. 10).
In addition the Philippine also signed agreements with Japan under the Japan Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). According to U.S department of state( n.d. para 11) the Philippine also has some trade agreements with other countries such as Korea, China, and Australia. These trade agreements have contributed to the growth of the economy of Philippine because they have enabled it to easy market its products.
In the United States of America its major exports are mostly the industrial products such as computer peripherals, electric machinery and also the automobile parts. In addition it exports agricultural products such as wheat, coconut oil and animal feeds among other goods. On the other hand Philippine imports the products from United States of America. Philippine imports mostly the raw materials and the partially processed materials to process and manufacture its products. There Philippine and its neighbors mostly do not compete but rather they complement.
Conclusion
- Philippines is among the countries whose economy is growing at a fastest rate.
- However, potential investors are concerned about the country’s infrastructure, corruption, law and order and political instability.
- Therefore the Government should make considerations in terms of addressing these shortcomings.
- Although almost 40% of the farmland is arid, Philippines is rich in agricultural potential.
In addition the Philippine also signed agreements with Japan under the Japan Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). According to U.S department of state n.d. para 11) the Philippine also has some trade agreements with other countries such as Korea, China, and Australia. These trade agreements have contributed to the growth of the economy of Philippine because they have enabled it to easy market its products.
In the United States of America its major exports are mostly the industrial products such as computer peripherals, electric machinery and also the automobile parts. In addition it exports agricultural products such as wheat, coconut oil and animal feeds among other goods. On the other hand phillippine imports the products from United States of America. Philippine imports mostly the raw materials and the partially processed materials to process and manufacture its products. There Philippine and its neighbors mostly do not compete but rather they complement.
Recommendations
- The level of corruption should be maintained at minimal levels.
- Effective strategies should be formulated to ensure political stability.
- Provision of funds to various economic sectors.
- Conducting an in-depth environmental analysis
In order for Philippines to attract foreign investors, a number of policies should be considered.
The government should ensure that the level of corruption is maintained at minimal levels. In addition, effective strategies should be formulated to ensure political stability.
The government should provide funds to various economic sectors to improve various economic sectors.
Before determining on the economic sector to venture into, investors should conduct an in-depth environmental analysis to determine the feasibility of venturing into the sector.
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