Philippine Institute for Development Studies

What Philippine Institute for Development Studies does

The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) is the Philippine government's primary socioeconomic policy think tank, established in 1977 and headquartered in Quezon City, Philippines. Operating as a non-stock, non-profit government corporation, PIDS conducts long-term policy-oriented research to support evidence-based policymaking across the Philippine executive and legislative branches, covering agriculture, health, education, finance, governance, infrastructure, environmental policy, and fiscal policy.

PIDS delivers its research through a portfolio of publication streams — the Philippine Journal of Development, Discussion Paper Series, Policy Notes, Economic Policy Monitor, Books and Monographs, Development Research News, and Policy Pulse — alongside proprietary databases including the Socioeconomic Research Portal for the Philippines (SERP-P), the Economic and Social Database (SEIS), and the Health Economics and Finance Program (HEFP). The institute also provides legislative inputs to Congress and Senate commissions and organizes policy forums including the Annual Public Policy Conference. Underlying operations are ISO 9001:2015 certified and aligned with the institute's Strategic Plan 2026-2030.

PIDS is funded exclusively through Philippine government appropriations and operates under an official mandate rather than a commercial revenue model. Research outputs are disseminated to government agencies, legislative bodies, the academic community, and the public through its website, publications, events, and databases. Active partnerships include the Department of Health, PhilHealth, the Department of Education, EDCOM 2, UNFPA Philippines, and the Development Academy of the Philippines, among others. PIDS was recognized among the world's top think tanks in the 2020 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report.

Name

Philippine Institute for Development Studies

Legal name

Philippine Institute for Development Studies

Website

https://pids.gov.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) is the Philippine government's primary socioeconomic policy think tank, conducting long-term policy research and disseminating publications, databases, and legislative inputs to support evidence-based policymaking across executive and legislative branches.

Ownership category

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Product category

Policy Research Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720), Administration of Economic Programs (9261)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Policy, Regulatory & Public Affairs Research (BPAHALAF), Public Sector & Policy Consulting (BPAHACAN)

Keywords

• Policy research
• Socioeconomic research
• Development studies
• Policy analysis
• Economic policy

Headquarters

HQ city

Manila

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: PIDS is a non-stock, non-profit government corporation engaged in the conduct of long-term policy-oriented research, primarily funded through government appropriations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PIDS conducts long-term, policy-oriented socioeconomic research to guide Philippine government policymaking and enable informed public discourse. Its core offerings include peer-reviewed publications (Philippine Journal of Development, Discussion Papers, Policy Notes, Economic Policy Monitor, Books), legislative advisory inputs, socioeconomic databases (SEIS, SERP-P, HEFP), and policy forums and events such as the Annual Public Policy Conference.

Product overview

The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) serves as the Philippine government's primary socioeconomic policy think tank, offering a comprehensive portfolio of research publications, databases, and advisory services. The core offering consists of multiple publication streams including the Philippine Journal of Development (peer-reviewed academic journal), Discussion Paper Series, Policy Notes, Economic Policy Monitor, Books, and the Development Research News newsletter. These publications cover policy areas including health economics, agriculture, education, governance, fiscal policy, banking, labor, and infrastructure. PIDS also operates digital knowledge platforms including the Economic and Social Database (SEIS), the Socioeconomic Research Portal for the Philippines (SERPs), and the Health Economics and Finance Program (HEFP) database. Additionally, PIDS provides legislative advisory inputs and organizes events including the Annual Public Policy Conference (APPC) and Development Policy Research Month activities. PIDS was recognized among the world's top think tanks in the 2020 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Philippine Journal of Development

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Department of Health (DOH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPIDS conducts health policy research and technical assistance for DOH, including evaluation of health programs, provider payment reforms, and healthcare facility assessments.
• PhilHealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Policy and Research Fellowship Program under the 2025-2027 RISE Mission Research Project, focusing on health policy, benefit design, auditing, and provider engagement.
• UNFPA PhilippinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Analysis of Longitudinal Cohort Study of the Filipino Child (LCSFC), conducting research on child development and welfare with UNFPA support.
• Department of Education (DepEd)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on key education policy issues including evaluation of the Joint Delivery Voucher Program for Senior High School Technical-Vocational-Livelihood.
• Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch support for congressional education commission including studies on higher education, technical-vocational education, teacher development, and SUC financing.
• BRAC PhilippinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research on social protection and economic inclusion programming.
• Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal review of DAP including organizational structure, relevance, coherence, and impact assessment.
• Department of Tourism (DOT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment of National Tourism Policy Framework for tourism MSMEs and MICE tourism.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• RAND Corporation: A global nonprofit research institution producing policy analysis across health, education, and economic development. Comparable as a broad incumbent think tank whose research portfolio, peer-reviewed publications, and government advisory work mirror PIDS' mission.
• Brookings Institution: A globally recognized U.S.-based think tank conducting social and economic policy research. Comparable to PIDS as a broader incumbent in the policy-research category whose operating model, publication streams, and convening role mirror PIDS' activities at a much larger scale.
• National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA): The Philippine government's primary economic planning and development coordination agency. Comparable to PIDS as the broader state body that consumes and channels policy research; PIDS often provides the research inputs that NEDA translates into plans and policy.
• Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS): A UK-based independent economic research institute focused on fiscal and public policy. Comparable to PIDS as a research-intensive policy think tank that produces high-quality working papers, policy notes, and economic analysis to inform government decision-making.

Direct peers

• Institute of Developing Economies (IDE-JETRO): A Japanese government-affiliated research institute conducting empirical research on developing economies. Comparable to PIDS as a state-backed development research body that publishes working papers, journals, and datasets on socioeconomic policy in Asia.
• Development Academy of the Philippines: A Philippine government-owned institution providing training, policy research, and development advisory services across the executive branch. Directly comparable to PIDS as a government-affiliated research and capacity-building body, and an existing partner of PIDS for organizational reviews.
• Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI): A leading Southeast Asian independent policy research institute producing public policy analysis for Thailand. Comparable to PIDS as a regional peer conducting long-term socioeconomic policy research with strong ties to its national government.
• Ateneo School of Government: A Philippine academic unit focused on public policy, governance, and development research. Comparable to PIDS as a Manila-based institution producing policy-relevant research, convening stakeholders, and advising government on reform.
• Asian Institute of Management (AIM): A leading Philippine-based graduate school and research institute with active policy and development research programs. Directly comparable as a domestic peer producing socioeconomic policy research, executive education, and thought leadership in the Philippines.

Regional players

• Singapore Institute of International Affairs: One of Asia's oldest independent think tanks focused on policy and international affairs in Southeast Asia. Comparable as a regional peer producing policy research and convening dialogues, though headquartered in Singapore rather than the Philippines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PIDS_PH
• Facebookfacebook.com/PIDS.PH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/philippine-institute-for-development-studies

Compliance1 record

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