Malacañang Proclamation 247 released in September 2002 declared September as DPRM and designated PIDS as the coordinator and convenor of the annual celebration. The month-long celebration aims to promote and amplify the importance of policy research in crafting evidence-based development plans, programs, and policies. This year’s 21st DPRM takes on the theme “Going Green and continue reading : 2023 Development Policy Research Month