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Governance Practices and Problems of Community Officials in the First Congressional District of Bohol

Frederico B. Ticong

Discipline: Governance

 

Abstract:

This study is a quantitative-qualitative evaluation of the governance practices and problems of community officials in the first congressional district of Bohol. The data were gathered through survey-questionnaires and validated through focus-group discussions. Results showed that there is significant room for improvement in local governance. The officials expressed several constraints for them to better discharge their functions. They need to acquire relevant governance skills. The LGUs failed to conduct proper planning process. The stakeholders have poor participation in many LGU-affairs. There is limited coordination between government and private institutions. There is inadequacy of local officials’ core-competencies that affect governance performance. The local officials should undergo a series of extensive training-seminars to equip them with the tools for good governance. The communities must develop their vision-mission goals adopting participatory planning approach. There must be a close linkage and regular coordination between the communities and government agencies. The LGUs must be in touch with the civil society especially in terms of training and access to external support for projects.