12 Questions
What is the primary role of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) as mandated by the Philippine Constitution?
NEDA is the government's independent socioeconomic planning body.
What year did the National Economic Council (NEC) originate?
1935
What executive order reorganized NEDA on July 22, 1987?
Executive Order No. 230
What is NEDA highly regarded for?
Macroeconomic forecasting and policy analysis and research
What is the main objective of the Comprehensive and Integrated Infrastructure Program?
Increasing investment spending for the growing demand on quality infrastructure facilities
Who heads the NEDA Secretariat?
The Socioeconomic Planning Secretary
What are two of NEDA's key responsibilities?
Coordination of activities such as policy formulation, plans, and programs, and providing high-level advice to policymakers
What is the purpose of short-term policy reviews undertaken by NEDA?
To provide critical analyses of development issues and policy alternatives to decision-makers
How many attached agencies does NEDA have?
Seven
What is the main goal of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program?
To reduce the vulnerabilities of children in poor families
How long can a family beneficiary receive cash transfers under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program?
A maximum of seven years
What is an added benefit of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, aside from cash transfers?
Effective ways of engaging with poor families for information and communication campaigns
This quiz is about the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) of the Philippines, its history, and its mandate as an independent socioeconomic planning body. Learn about the evolution of NEDA from the National Economic Council (NEC) to its current form. Test your knowledge of NEDA's role in the Philippine government.
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