Mary Rose Manlangit

Internship placement between semesters - MA Development Management. Conducted research in areas of trade, regional integration, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) development and broader private sector development relevant to the acquisition of donor-funded development projects in Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe.

Carried out in-depth policy research, analysed regional trends and proposed recommendations for UK engagement in Southeast Asia in economic development and wider international development agenda. Collaborated with a range of stakeholders, including C-suite colleagues, in producing various policy products that included strategies, presentations and think pieces. Created effective communication materials to convey solutions and influence engagement. Provided policy and programme advisory to colleagues managin

Managed the delivery of the £21.4m ASEAN Economic Reform Programme (AERP) – the UK’s flagship economic programme in public sector reform and private sector development. AERP provided policy support and technical assistance to partner governments and stakeholders across the ASEAN Member States. Collaborated with delivery partners (commercial firms and multilateral organisations), programme managers at UK Posts, and partner governments/ stakeholders to co-develop projects and coordinate implementation. Respon

Drove policies and projects of the Department of Trade and Industry in Singapore and enabled trade and investment outcomes. Researched economic and trade policy and provided recommendations to advise policy decisions of senior management. Managed stakeholder relations and client engagement with the Singapore government, business organisations, and corporate actors (investors, exporters, and importers) to enable partnerships and policy/ commercial outcomes. Prepared trade and investment presentations/speeche

Managed development programmes of the UK in the Philippines. Policy writing on political, economic, and security developments in the Philippines to inform analyses and bilateral engagements. Managed the Ambassador's diplomatic visits across the country and enabled strong relations across national and provincial governments. Collaborated with the UK and regional counterparts to integrate programme priorities into regional and bilateral development programming.

Managed a Department-led nationwide study on Internet and social media use, having advocated for one within the Free Wi-Fi in Public Places Project – DICT’s flagship digital project.

Dissertation: Advancing ASEAN Integration? Two-Level Games in Singapore’s Trade Policy in the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) Upgrade