Begins: June 21, 2010
Ends: June 21, 2010

Description: The Philippines Development Forum (PDF), which evolved from the Consultative Group Meetings of the past, has become a primary mechanism for facilitating dialogue among stakeholders on the country’s development agenda. It also serves as a venue for forging consensus and generating commitments and support among stakeholders on key actionable items in the government’s reform agenda.

With this year's theme, "Implementing President Aquino’s Social Contract to Achieve Inclusive Growth," the forum will be hosted and chaired by the Philippine government and co-chaired by the World Bank.

This year’s meeting is the first under the administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III.

Date: February 26, 2011

Venue: Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Pasay City, Philippines

Target participants: By invitation only. Partner-institutions under the PDF.

Website: PDF