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