The 2005 Philippine Human Development Report (PHDR) with its theme Peace, Human Security and Human Development is a recipient of the 2007 Outstanding Book Award for the Social Sciences conferred by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST). The award was accepted by Dr. Emmanuel S. De Dios, Atty. Soliman Santos Jr., Toby Melissa C. Monsod, authors of the 2005 PHDR, and Dr. Arsenio M. Balisacan, President of HDN, during the 29th NAST Annual Scientific Meeting on July 12, 2007 at the Manila Hotel.

The prestigious NAST awards, given annually, recognize the  outstanding achievements and contributions of Filipino scientists and institutions in the physical and social sciences. These awards also include the Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Prize for Young Scientists in the Philippines, Outstanding Young Scientist, NAST Talent Search for Young Scientists, NAST-Hugh Greenwood Environmental Science Award, Outstanding Monograph and Outstanding Scientific Paper.

Click here to read the 2005 PHDR.