Decentralization - Matches

The Philippines has a long tradition of centralized governance. Since the Spanish period, Manila has served as the seat of economic and political powe..

The drums of federalism are beating more loudly and incessantly than ever. In fact, the timetable has been set — the resolution calling for a jo..

It has only been in the recent years that developing countries are increasingly decentralizing the provision of health care to their local governments..

This paper is borne out of the need to address the scarcity of evidence-based studies on barangay financing. It analyzes and evaluates key issues on f..

This study looks at emigration governance in the context of decentralized Indonesia. It examines various local initiatives that have evolved following..

This paper, which is borne out of the need to address scarcity of evidence-based studies on barangay financing, analyzes and evaluates key issues on ..

One way of achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is to improve the delivery of basic social services, specifically to the poor. This issue..

The paper examines the progress being made in local finance reforms and indicates pathways to advance those reforms. A summary of the effects of decen..

This report argues that improving local service delivery (LSD) is about improving people’s lives. It is premised on the idea that better provision o..

How should local service delivery of public goods and services be improved for desirable development outcomes? This paper attempts at answering this q..

Because the barangay is considered to be the local government unit closest to the people in terms of access and proximity, its role in local service d..

Looking at the analyses and issues raised on the dismal state of Philippine education, one is confronted with the realization that the issues raised a..

Fifteen years into the implementation of the Local Government Code of 1991, now is an opportune time to assess how this landmark legislation has contr..

Public agricultural extension systems face increasing pressure resulting from diverse demands for services coupled with problems in declining funds. T..

The primary objective for conducting the assessment of the social sector is to provide the basis for setting the thematic priorities for the Philippin..