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Export revenues grew from US$1.3 billion in 2004 to US$13.3 billion in 2013
Lags in domestic reform (particularly) reforms to raise tax revenues needed to raise
infrastructure and social services spending
In its analysis of the Philippine economy, the World Bank concludes that, in order to maintain economic
growth, the country should pursue further structural reforms and increase investment in human and
physical capital. Meanwhile, necessary structural reforms include protecting property rights, promoting
more competition, and simplifying regulations.
Not just BPO the rise of KPO
Changes are happening quickly in the BPO world. In order to not be left behind it is crucial that the
Philippines pay close attention to trends that have the potential to alter the industry. If the country fails
to keep pace with the changing landscape, it could well find its economic growth stagnating further.
As the demand for non-voice services continues to rise, there is a growing need for what has been
described as Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO). KPO is defined as the outsourcing of core databased business activities to another company, which plays an important role in a companys value chain
by providing highly specific expertise.
While obviously aimed at cutting costs, KPO is also a value adding activity. Core processes served by the
KPO sector are wide ranging and include:
Market research
Fraud analytics
Engineering services
Web development
Data integration
Project management
The KPO industry is already seeing strong growth in India and Europe, where it has been easier to find
the highly qualified employees needed to work in this new industry. Globally, from 2013-2018, the KPO
market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.12 percent.
Currently in the Philippines, call center and voice operations make up about two-thirds of the BPO
sector, however the government has recognized the trend moving towards KPO. As such, it is
attempting to create an attractive investment environment, and is working with companies in order to
identify key areas of specialization and training needed to create a competitive workforce. As a result,
KPOs share of the market is steadily gaining ground in the country and some of the worlds largest KPO
service providers, such as J.P. Morgan and AIG, are already operating in the country.
If government reforms continue, the future of KPO and BPO in the country looks bright. This feeling has
been reiterated in the highest levels of Philippine government at a recent meeting, President Aquino
stated, We are determined to prove to the world an important truth about our country: In the
Philippines you will find a place where the government is focused on investing on its greatest resource,
its people; a nation where entrepreneurs are viewed as partners, and where everyone works to prove
that, for tourists and businesses alike: Es ms divertido en las Filipinas [Its more fun in the Philippines].
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