Robert Siy

Robert Siy
Born	Robert Y. Siy, Jr.
Nationality	Filipino
Education	Ateneo de Manila University (BS) Cornell University (PhD)
Occupation(s)	Transport economist, development economist

Robert "Robie" Siy Jr. is a Filipino transport economist, development economist, and columnist.

Early life and education

From 1972 to 1976, Siy studied at the Ateneo de Manila University, where he completed with a Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering. ^[1] He later pursued his Doctor of Philosophy in City, Urban and Regional Planning at Cornell University.^{[ citation needed ]}

Career

Siy began his career as an assistant professor at the Asian Institute of Management, where he served from 1982 to 1986. He then worked as an economist at the World Bank from 1986 to 1989.^{[ citation needed ]} Afterwards, from 1989 to 2013, he held roles as a senior adviser and director at the Asian Development Bank ^[2] and a senior advisor for planning at the Department of Transportation from 2013 to 2017. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

Siy currently serves as co-convenor of the Move As One Coalition, a non-governmental organization advocating for inclusive mobility and better urban planning policies in the Philippines. ^[6] He is also a columnist for The Manila Times , where he writes a weekly column called Mobility Matters. ^[3]

Advocacy

Through his columns and his work with the Move as One Coalition, Siy has advocated for sustainable urban mobility solutions., ^[7] having been actively involved in various transportation policy discussions, including advocating for pedestrian and cyclist rights in urban planning ^[8] and contributing to discussions on mass transport solutions for economic recovery. ^[9]

Siy has contributed significantly to urban development discussions in the Philippines, particularly in promoting the development of pocket parks and urban green spaces in communities ^[10] and providing expertise on e-vehicle regulation policies. ^[11]

He has also been instrumental in analyzing road safety measures and urban mobility policies, such as the Pasig River Expressway project and its impact on the environment. ^{[12] [13]}

Bibliography

• Community Resource Management: Lessons from the Zanjera, University of the Philippines Press, 1982, doi : 10.2307/2056594
• Community Resource Management: Lessons from the Zanjera, University of British Columbia, 1985, doi : 10.2307/2759165
• Effective mechanisms for the enhancement of technology and skills in the Philippines, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, 1987
• Rural organizations for community resource management: indigenous irrigation systems in the northern Philippines, Cornell University, 1983
• Technology and Skills in ASEAN: An Overview, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, 1988, ISBN   9789814414265
• Investing in Public Transport Will Save Lives and Restart the Economy: Move As One Coalition's Inputs to the 2021 National Budget Debates for Coronavirus Response and Recovery in the Philippines (as of September 2020), 2020, doi : 10.13140/RG.2.2.16779.82727
• Just Transition, Just Reform: Move As One Position Paper on the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) of the Philippines as of 9 February 2021, 2021, doi : 10.13140/RG.2.2.15102.10565
• Biyahenihan for a Better Normal: Investing in Philippine Public Transport in 2022 and Beyond (Move As One's 2022 Budget Proposal), 2021, doi : 10.13140/RG.2.2.29135.41128
• The Systemic Shortage in Philippine Public Transportation: The Impact of the Infrastructure Flagship Project Pipeline on the Mobility Needs of the Greater Capital Region and Recommendations to Bridge the Gap, 2021, doi : 10.13140/RG.2.2.22505.62563
• Fighting Transport Inflation: A Ten-Point Agenda (Move As One Policy Paper), 2022, doi : 10.13140/RG.2.2.28511.12961
• Move As One's Transport Budget Inputs for 2023: Proposed Amendments and Interpellation to the National Expenditure Program of the DOTr, DPWH, MMDA, and ALGU, 2022, doi : 10.13140/RG.2.2.19543.96162

References

1. Ateneo de Manila University (February 15, 2023). "Ateneo ME Batch '77 Donates Bike Racks to ASHS".
2. Ferdinand P. Mesch and Robert Y. Siy v. Asian Development Bank (No. 7) (PDF) (Report). Asian Development Bank. August 7, 1997.
3. Barter, Paul (May 7, 2020). "Save Manila's (mostly informal) public transport!". Reinventing Transport. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
4. The Project for Capacity Development on Transportation Planning and Database Management in the Republic of the Philippines - Project Completion Report (PDF) (Report). Japan International Cooperation Agency. December 2015.
5. "Pathway to Liveable Cities: Urban Development Strategies for Mobility and Waste Management". GlueUp. European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines. 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
6. "MoveAsOne Coalition". Move As One Coalition. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
7. Manila Times (August 31, 2024). "Can schools bring better mobility?". The Manila Times .
8. Philippine Star (August 9, 2023). "Non-priority for pedestrians, cyclists in proposed 2024 budget dismays group". The Philippine STAR .
9. Ochave, Revin Mikhael (September 6, 2021). "Mass transport one of the keys to economic recovery". BusinessWorld .
10. Rappler (2023). "Ways to start pocket parks, people streets, open spaces in your community".
11. Interaksyon (February 29, 2024). "Why e-bikes, e-trikes regulated instead banned".
12. Philippine Daily Inquirer (2024). "Higher jaywalking fines overlook sensical road safety steps".
13. Philippine Star (July 19, 2021). "Planned Pasig River Expressway may just make traffic, pollution worse – groups". The Philippine STAR .