In 2022, local governments across the Philippines will absorb functions currently being performed for them by the national government.
With enhanced local autonomy and a substantive increase in fiscal resources, this is an opportunity for local governments to enable growth-conducive and market-responsive policy environments and investment climate.
But with uneven technical capacities and knowledge, increased responsibilities can overwhelm local government offices, heighten social tensions, and intensify tendencies for arbitrary decision making or corruption.
The bridges we are building activate channels of communication and deepen understanding of each other's communities
THESISIT! Research Fellowship Program
We are mentoring 100 college and graduate students working on a thesis topic that can positively impact local community development and enhance local governance.
TAWID DUNONG Knowledge and Skills Learning Resources
We are conducting learning and skills enhancement sessions for high school and college teachers, local government staff, and local social sectors.
TATAG BAYANI Local Livelihood Incubation Program
We conduct training services for community-based MSMEs to enable knowledge and skills for participating in today's digital economy.