Outsource2Philippines undertakes both sponsored and independent research
meant to assist ITES investors in evaluating the attractiveness of
the Philippines as an investment location. The results of the firm’s
initial research initiatives are expected to be available beginning
in April, 2005. Interim assessments may be available upon inquiry.
Industry Studies Annual ITES sector studies are designed to credibly determine
investment, employment, and revenue generation and to forecast prospects
in the medium term. They are meant to provide factual information
on the true state of the Philippines ITES sectors, and the emerging
position of the Philippines as an attractive destination for ITES
investment.
Available reports for download:
Fly High:
Philippine Software Industry 2010. A study conducted by the
Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA) and the Commission
on Information & Communications Technology (CICT), with the
support of Microsoft Philippines that identifies action items required
to stimulate growth of the Philippine software sector.
Industry Surveys Quarterly industry surveys are undertaken to assess the perspective
of key senior managers in the ITES sectors. Topics include HR issues,
re-investment, capital spending, market developments, and outsourcing
trends.
Available reports for download:
First Quarter 2008 Social Weather
Survey: National proficiency in English recovers. The Social
Weather Survey for the First Quarter of 2008 was conducted during
March 30- April 2, 2008 using face-to-face interviews of 1,200 adults
divided into random samples of 300 each in Metro Manila, the Balance
of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao (sampling error margins of ±3%
for national percentages and ±6% for area percentages). The
area estimates were weighted by National Statistics Office medium-population
projections for 2008 to obtain the national estimates
BPA/P - O2P Periodic Survey: Attrition
and Hiring Rates. An informal, online survey conducted by Outsource2Philippines
and the Business Processing Association of the Philippines found
that turnover is lower and hiring rates higher in ITES sectors than
generally presumed by the industry and observers.
BPA/P
- O2P Periodic Survey 2: Constraints to Growth. The survey,
Constraints to Growth, was conducted from June 5 to June
21, 2006. It was available exclusively online. A total of 171 senior
executives representing a broad cross-section of the outsourcing
industry were invited to respond. A total of 40 respondents, or
23.4% percent, participated in the survey. The survey could be taken
only once per workstation, and the results do not include three
partial completions and two bank completed surveys submitted.
BPA/P
- O2P Periodic Survey 3: The Business Environment. The survey,
The Business Environment, was conducted from September 12 to September
25, 2007. It was available exclusively online. A total of 351 invitations
were sent to senior executives representing a broad cross-section
of the outsourcing industry. A total of 72 respondents, or 21% percent,
participated in the survey. The survey could be taken only once
per workstation, and the results do not include four partial completions.
BPA/P - O2P Periodic
Survey 4: Impact of the Peso's Appreciation on O&O Companies in
the Philippines. The survey was sent to 276 members of BPA/P
representing the following sectors: contact centers, BPO providers,
software companies, transcription service firms, engineering services
companies, and service providers to these sectors. The survey was
conducted from February 4-20, 2008, and a total of 62 responses
were received, providing a 22.5% response rate. Response rate was
representative of the industry, with both very large and small firms
participating.
Setting Up in the Philippines The Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) has prepared a
general guide for investors that outlines requirements and procedures
for establishing a business in the Philippines (http://www.dti.gov.ph/contentment/9/60/111/380.jsp).
Follow the link to access the guide and other information developed
and maintained by DTI.
