An economic analysis of the One Town One Product (OTOP) Philippines: the case of buri products in Quezon Province

Date

4-2014

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Economics

College

College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Jhoana V. Alcalde

Restrictions

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Abstract

This study endeavored to determine the effects of the One Town One Product (OTOP) program on the buri weavers. The underlying theory of the program which is competitive advantage, as well as theories on knowledge spillover, specialization, economic geography and comparative advantage, was used to further analyze the situation of the buri weavers, the buri industry, and the program itself. In addition, the study also attempted to look into the difference, in terms of the household income, between the participating and non-participating OTOP weavers. In terms of the program?s goals, basically, OTOP had provided additional income and employment for some of the women in Unisan and Mauban. Moreover, the participating OTOP weavers had generally viewed the program, in terms of the assistance that it provided, as helpful and insightful to their work. On the other hand, the non-participating OTOP weavers were also given somewhat similar trainings and seminars. Due to this, there was no significant difference between the two groups, in terms of the services offered to them. Furthermore, factors such as the knowledge spillover amongst the weavers, the geographical location of the weavers and the earners in the household, had come into play in terms of affecting not just the profit gained from weaving, but the overall household income of the buri weavers. In order for the participating OTOP weavers to have an edge over the non-participating OTOP weavers, there should be a more distinctive and separate services offered to the participating OTOP weavers. Other factors such as the location of the industry, the knowledge spillover and the buri industry from other towns should also be taken into consideration.This study endeavored to determine the effects of the One Town One Product (OTOP) program on the buri weavers. The underlying theory of the program which is competitive advantage, as well as theories on knowledge spillover, specialization, economic geography and comparative advantage, was used to further analyze the situation of the buri weavers, the buri industry, and the program itself. In addition, the study also attempted to look into the difference, in terms of the household income, between the participating and non-participating OTOP weavers. In terms of the program?s goals, basically, OTOP had provided additional income and employment for some of the women in Unisan and Mauban. Moreover, the participating OTOP weavers had generally viewed the program, in terms of the assistance that it provided, as helpful and insightful to their work. On the other hand, the non-participating OTOP weavers were also given somewhat similar trainings and seminars. Due to this, there was no significant difference between the two groups, in terms of the services offered to them. Furthermore, factors such as the knowledge spillover amongst the weavers, the geographical location of the weavers and the earners in the household, had come into play in terms of affecting not just the profit gained from weaving, but the overall household income of the buri weavers. In order for the participating OTOP weavers to have an edge over the non-participating OTOP weavers, there should be a more distinctive and separate services offered to the participating OTOP weavers. Other factors such as the location of the industry, the knowledge spillover and the buri industry from other towns should also be taken into consideration.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

Call Number

LG 993.5 2014 E2 A85

Document Type

Thesis

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