philippines in the unsc strategy to foster the increase in foreign aid
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Philippines in Philippines in the UNSCthe UNSC
Strategy to foster the increase in foreign aid
INCREASING FOREIGN INCREASING FOREIGN AIDAID
1.Repair the damage caused by the Typhoon Megi
o Estimated cost: $176 MM
2.Continue the development of services industry without the need of raising taxes
RecommendationRecommendation
Push forward Philippines candidacy for a temporary seat in
the UNSC
Becoming a temporary member of the UNSC:
• increases the probability of receiving aid• Increases the amount of aid received
LogicLogic• “Bargain” with the permanent members of the UNSC
• Permanent members value international support = Legitimacy
• We value economic development
• “Sell out” our votes o increase in bilateral aido Increase international financial institutions’ loans to
the Philippines
Potential
153
+59%
Potential
1.5 +24%
2009
96
US bilateral grants ($ MM)
2009
1.2
Asian DB loans ($ BN)
Potential
45
+105
%
2009
22
Particip. in IMF progr. (%)
ProposalProposalChina United States