Abstract: This paper expounds on Cleaner Production (CP) as on environmental management approach that seeks to improve the environmental performance of products, processes, and services by looking at the causes or sources of environmental problems rather than the symptoms. It also discusses the related concept of Energy Audit (EA), a process that identifies where energy is consumed and how much energy is used in an existing facility, building, or structure in order to provide information in the preparation and adaption of energy conservation measures. It then describes the implementation of CP and EA program among the MSMEs in Region IV-A of the Philippines through the technical assistance provided by the region Regional Office of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Region IV-A. The focus of this paper is the assessment of the impacts of the DOST-assisted CP and EA programs on the productivity and competitiveness of the MSMEs in Region IV-A using the descriptive research method and the qualitative approach in data collection and evaluation.
Keywords: Cleaner Production, Energy Audit, Sustainable Development, Impact Assessment, MSMEs Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Region IV-A, the Philippines.
Title: Impact Assessment of Cleaner Production and Energy Audit Programs on MSMEs Assisted by the Department of Science and Technology in Region IV-A of the Philippines
Author: Emelita P. Bagsit, Roger D. Posadas
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
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