As we move closer to our 40th founding anniversary on September 26, we invite you to get to know the PIDS a bit more. Each day from August 18 to our anniversary day, we'll feature some interesting facts about the Institute—a total of 40 Things (You Just Might Not Know) About PIDS.
40 Things (You Just Might Not Know) About PIDS (13/40): The first research project of PIDS
The first research project of PIDS was a United States Agency for International Development-cofunded project that started in April 1978. Known as the “Philippines: Economic and Social Impact Analysis/Women in Development Project (ESIA/WID Project)”, this research project aimed to improve the capability of the government in monitoring and measuring economic progress, social change, and the impact of development projects, including the effects on women as agents and beneficiaries of development.
40 Things (You Just Might Not Know) About PIDS (13/40): The first research project of PIDS
The first research project of PIDS was a United States Agency for International Development-cofunded project that started in April 1978. Known as the “Philippines: Economic and Social Impact Analysis/Women in Development Project (ESIA/WID Project)”, this research project aimed to improve the capability of the government in monitoring and measuring economic progress, social change, and the impact of development projects, including the effects on women as agents and beneficiaries of development.
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