Stronger Institutions Key to Human Capital Growth: PIDS

The Philippines has strengthened its macroeconomic fundamentals and reached upper-middle-income status, but persistent gaps in learning, health-system integration, skills matching, enterprise participation, and productivity continue to hamper broader economic transformation, according to a discussion paper released by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). State-run policy think tank PIDS stated that the country needs robust … Read more

Use-By vs Best-Before Dates: How to Cut Food Waste

New Zealand households throw away an average of $1364 worth of food annually, prompting a nationwide pilot campaign by NestlĂ© to encourage consumers to check date labels using their senses rather than discarding items automatically, according to company data and public statements released this week. Understanding Best-Before Versus Use-By Date Labels The distinction between food … Read more