UP ISSI Survey on the Business Continuity and Sustainable Recovery of MSMEs in the Philippines: Basis for Developing an Enterprise Resilience Program
UP ISSI Survey on the Business Continuity and Sustainable Recovery of MSMEs in the Philippines: Basis for Developing an Enterprise Resilience Program
Project Leader: Laddaran, J.
Project Team Members: Uyanguren, G.; Manglicmot, J.; Escoto, B.; Coballes, K.; and De Guzman, A.
Funding Agency: UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development through its Outright Research Grant
Project Duration: 2020 – 2021
This study aims to describe the disaster experiences; impact to their business operations; disaster preparedness and business continuity-related practices of MSMEs in the Philippines. The results of this study will aid in the formulation of policies and development of programs related to community disaster risk reduction, and strategies for enterprise resilience. This is part of the UP ISSI’s ongoing research project being funded by the UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development through its Outright Research Grant.
Data gathering is currently ongoing for this study. Those belonging to MSMEs are requested to participate in the study by answering this online questionnaire: https://bit.ly/upissiBCPsurvey.
Those who answer the survey will receive a copy of the project findings as well as other enterprise resilience-related publications.
Impacts of COVID-19 on Women-Managed Enterprises: Challenges and Solutions
Project Leader: Cabotaje, M.
Project Team Members: Manglicmot, J.; Laddaran, J.; Escoto, B.; Sumalabe, J.; and Empleo, R.
Funding Agency: UP Center for Women and Gender Studies (UP CWGS)
Project Duration: 2020 – 2021
This study seeks to have a better and deeper understanding of the specific context and realities of women in the informal economy through the crisis brought about by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It aims to examine the impacts of the pandemic on women in the informal economy based in Quezon City and their livelihood and enterprises and the challenges they face in reconciling their domestic roles and entrepreneurial roles. Based on the results of the Study, a Policy Brief will be submitted to the Quezon City LGU, outlining key recommendations for policies and programs that will benefit women in the informal economy. This is an ongoing study and is expected to be completed by September 2021.
UP ISSI Smart Business Guide Series
Conceptualized in 2018, the UP ISSI Smart Business Guide Series aims to provide an accessible and easy-reading guide for entrepreneurs. This is envisioned to supplement the training and programs of the agencies and institutions that help in developing the growth of MSMEs in the Philippines.
The Smart Business Guide Series includes handbooks that will provide information on steps and processes for doing business. As an information source it will be designed as a quick and easy reference discussing key elements of business plans, industry and government regulations, basic management and financial planning, and marketing. The project also features new trends and practical knowledge on making business work in the light of the changing market taste.
As of 2020, the UP ISSI Research Division has come out with nine (9) publications under the Smart Business Guide Series. Selected Smart Business Guides are available for download under the RD Publications tab.