The Yuchengco Center concentrates on studies that significantly influence debates and policymaking on national, regional and global issues. Working within the Center is a team of research fellows composed of outstanding De La Salle University faculty members and respected scholars from other institutions considered experts in their specialized fields.

The Yuchengco Center focuses on studies that significantly influence debates and policymaking on national, regional and global issues. Working within the Center is a team of research fellows composed of outstanding De La Salle University faculty members and respected scholars from other institutions considered experts in their fields.

Research Reports

Toolkit for Faith-Based Advocacy for the Promotion of ASRH in Asia

The second phase of the UNESCO-funded production of the toolkit for faith-based advocacy for adolescent reproductive health was completed at the end of July 2005. Eight manuals were produced covering Catholicism, Islam, and Buddhism. These manuals were reviewed by religious experts prior to utilization in the field. The Center will be involved in the field-testing of the manuals from June to December 2006 in Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.

ASEAN Regional Cooperation for Human Development

Chapter 4 of the Southeast Asian Human Development Report (SEA-HDR) funded and to be published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was prepared by the Center. The chapter delineated the typologies of regional cooperation in the region as adopted by ASEAN, UNESCAP and other multilateral agencies. Best practices and lessons learned from the experience are incorporated in this chapter.

Capacity-Building Needs Assessment of Street Children in Metro Manila

The project "Capacity Building Needs Assessment for the Incorporation of Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Among Streetchildren in Metro Manila" was completed in September 2005. It was commissioned by the Foundation for Adolescent Development, Inc. (FAD) with financial assistance from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The research findings, covering San Juan, Makati, Mandaluyong and Manila, are now being used to train NGOs involved with street children in counseling and information dissemination for the prevention of sexual and RH problems.

Synthesis and Policy Review of Researches Conducted by the Yuchengco Center

Based on the suggestion of former Philippine President Ramos during the April 2005 Board Meeting, all the publications of the Center from its establishment were reviewed to assess their policy relevance. The publications are divided into three periods covering: (a) Yuchengco Institute of Philippine-Japan Relations (1994-1996); (b) Yuchengco Center for East Asia (1997-2001); and (c) Yuchengco Center (2002-present).

Assessment of TSAP-FP's Evidence-Based Counseling Training for Health Providers. 2005.

Commissioned by the Academy for Educational Development (AED) with funds provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). August.

Strengthening Social Acceptance of Family Planning in the Philippines: A Communication and Advocacy Project (Analysis of the Family Planning-Hotline Question and Answers). 2004.

Commissioned by the Academy for Educational Development (AED) with funds provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). September.

Evaluation of the Impact of the Teens Healthquarters (THQ) Franchise Model Project. 2004.

Commissioned by the Foundation of Adolescent Development Inc. July.
Assessment of Family Planning Clinics in the Industry. 2004. Commissioned by the Academy for Educational Development (AED) with funds provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). June.

Social Assessment of the Women's Health and Safe Motherhood Programme Package. 2004.

Commissioned by the World Bank and Department of Health). May.

Caring for the Japanese Elderly: An Assessment of Potential Provision of Services by Filipino Caregivers. 2004.

Commissioned by the Japan Foundation. March.

The Social Acceptance Project: Assessment of the 1997 Philippines Department of Health (DOH) Family Planning Clinical Standards Manual. 2004.

Commissioned by the Academy for Educational Development (AED) with funds provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). January.