REID Foundation Inc.

The Research, Education and Institutional Development (REID) Foundation Inc., is a private, SEC-registered, not-for-profit policy research and advocacy institute. Its primary purpose is to undertake continuing research, education and advocacy on policy issues and concerns that are vested with public interest and directed towards the common good. Currently, REID’s activities focus on the following sectors – infrastructure, transport and logistics, tourism, education and health. REID Foundation is implementing four major programs being supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and The Asia Foundation: -Linking the Island Economies of the Philippines and Asia through RO-RO shipping -Promoting Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Infrastructure Development -Partnership for Better Infrastructure and Tourism Development -Technical Assistance to DOT-DPWH Convergence Program on Enhancing Road Connectivity REID Foundation has two centers of excellence: The Economics Education Institute which promotes economic literacy and citizenship through economic education; and The Family and Health Institute which undertakes research and trainings on the health sector. Promoting Public and Private Partnerships in the Philippines: The “Promoting Public-Private Partnership in Infrastructure Development” Project aims to establish an enduring policy and institutional environment that promotes a transparent, competitive, and predictable environment for PPP infrastructure projects. It supports the government approach of harnessing private sector resources and expertise for infrastructure development through the PPP framework.  It also advocates for policy reforms in order to improve the environment for private sector participants. The realization of these goals is expected toattract greater market participation in infrastructure development.