Aniceto C. Orbeta

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Aniceto C. Orbeta is a leading development economist whose research focuses on the intersection of labor markets, education, and technological disruption in the Philippines. His most influential work, "Preparing the Philippines for the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Scoping Study" (2018), with 40 citations, provides a foundational analysis of how breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, robotics, blockchain, and biotechnology are reshaping the country’s economic landscape. Orbeta’s major contributions include mapping the policy and skills gaps needed to harness these technologies for inclusive growth, particularly in education and workforce development. He has also produced seminal studies on the Philippine labor market, demographic dividends, and social protection, often informing national policy through his role at the Philippine Institute for Development Studies. His work is widely cited by scholars and policymakers for its rigorous, forward-looking perspective on how developing economies can navigate rapid technological change. Orbeta’s research remains essential reading for anyone studying the future of work and human capital development in Southeast Asia.