Philippine Institute for Development Studies

Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) is the Philippine government's primary socioeconomic policy think tank. Since 1977, PIDS has been dedicated to conducting policy-oriented studies aimed at providing evidence-based research to assist policymakers and planners in formulating development policies and programs. This support has been instrumental in the formulation of inclusive and sustainable development policies and programs in the Philippines. Notably, PIDS was listed among the world's top think tanks in the 2020 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report by the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program of the University of Pennsylvania, cementing its reputation as a leading voice in socioeconomic policy research within the global think tank community. PIDS operates primarily within the education industry, contributing its research expertise to address the challenges of national development.