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Resources, Environment and Economics Center for Studies, Inc. (REECS)
Incorporated
Industry Think tanks in environmental and resource economics.
Founded 1992
Headquarters Quezon City, Philippines
Key people
Noela C. Lasmarias, President and former Executive Director
Gem Castillo, Corporate Secretary
Website http://www.reecs-inc.com

Resources, Environment and Economics Center for Studies, Inc. is an internationally respected Philippine-based think tank in environmental and resource economics, servicing a broad base of clients composed of professionals who are committed to the advancement of sustainable economic development.[1]

Analysis

Examines contemporary policies in the management of environment and natural resources

Policy Analysis

Resource and Environmental Management Planning, Institutions, Public Economics and Fiscal Policy, International Trade and Industry, Agriculture and Rural Development

Environmental and Natural Resource Valuation / Impact Analysis

Environmental and Natural Resources Accounting, Extended Cost-Benefit Analysis

Commodity, Industry and Household Study

Environmental Impact Assessment, Economic and Social Impacts, Economic Valuation Commodity, Industry and Household Study – Feasibility Studies, Technological Change, Resource Conservation & Pollution Management, Market and Market Organization, Resource Systems Modeling Environmental and Natural Resource

Environmental and Natural Resource Management Information System

Statistical Methods and Econometrics, Public Disclosure, Monitoring and Evaluation System, ‘Information, Education & Communication Campaign’ (IEC)

Projects

  • ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE 2 PROJECT (EcoGov 2) (2009)
  • RAPID SITE ASSESSMENT (2008)
  • COORDINATION AND ANALYSIS OF RAPID RURAL APPRAISALS (2008)
  • ASSESSMENT OF PROTECTED AREAS AND BENEFITS (2007)
  • CONSERVATION VALUE OF ENDANGERED SPECIES IN THE PHILIPPINES: A CVM EXERCISE (2006)
  • SMALL-SCALE PRIVATE SERVICE PROVIDERS (SPSPs) OF WATER SUPPLY IN METRO MANILA: A PRICING, COST, AND FINANCE STUDY (2006)
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FISHERIES REGISTRATION AND LICENSING FRAMEWORK FOR THE PHILIPPINES (2005)
  • DEVELOPING A SYSTEM OF PAYMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: A CASE FOR PHILIPPINE UPLAND DWELLERS (2004)
  • Before 2003:[1]

Published Resources [2]

  • ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT: Selected Readings in the Philippines - This book is the first comprehensive anthology to deal with the environmental resource management problems of the Philippines from an economic perspective. Using such tools as valuation and cost-benefit analysis, it assesses the severity of a wide range of problems and suggests practical, low solutions.
  • Guidebook for Environmental and Natural Resource Accounting: Methods and Procedures - Elaborately describes the physical accounting procedures, valuation methods, data requirements and sources, and sample computations. Also includes definition of terms.
  • Instrument for the Makiling Forest Reserve - The most appropriate market-based instrument for the Mount Makiling Forest Reserve, includes environmental fee to be charged to the water users, watershed protection and management; land rent for the farm resources, among others.
  • Forest Resource Accounting in the Philippines - A review of methodology and assessment of data availability, requirements and data estimation techniques of forest resources in the Philippines.
  • Philippine Energy Sector: Framework and Data for Natural Resource Accounting - A review of works on natural resources accounting applicable to energy, focusing on its methodology. Also includes a profile of the country's energy sector, evaluation of data availability, estimation and sustainability for natural resource accounting, and the framework for physical accounting.

Administrators

# Name Position Inclusive dates
1 Dr. Tonie O. Balangue President 1992-1995; 2009-2013
2 Dr. Jose E. Padilla President 1995-1999
3 Dr. Marian S. Delos Angeles President 1999-2001
4 Dr. Germelino M. Bautista President 2001-2007
5 Ma. Eugenia C. Bennagen President 2007-2009
6 Lota A. Ygrubay Executive Director 1994-2006
7 Noela C. Lasmarias Executive Director

President

2006-2008

2013 to present

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