Decentralization - Matches

This issue features timely and policy-relevant studies on inclusive development and governance in the Philippines. The first article examines gender g..

This book review examines the edited volume by Teresa S. Encarnacion Tadem and Maria Ela L. Atienza, which critically assesses the legacy of decentral..

#òòò½´«Ã½InfoBits: Did you know that the average cost of inpatient care in the Philippines reaches ₱82,335, covering hospital bills, medicines, and labo..

Nearly three decades after the Localization Law (Republic Act 8190) took effect, public schools across the Philippines continue to struggle with a sho..

This Policy Note evaluates the impact and implementation of Republic Act 8190, or the Localization Law, which prioritizes hiring local applicants for ..

The Universal Health Care (UHC) Act of 2019 introduces comprehensive reforms to address longstanding demand and supply constraints in the Philippine h..

The Localization Law (Republic Act [RA] 8190) aims to improve educational equity by emphasizing the recruitment of teachers from local communities, pr..

The Philippines embraced a devolution agenda in 1991, leading to the enactment of the Local Government Code (LGC). Despite over three decades of imple..

Two recent key events have advanced the country’s decentralization agenda. In 2019, the Mandanas-Garcia Supreme Court (Mandanas) ruling expanded..

The Local Government Code (LGC) of 1991 established the groundwork for devolution or the transfer of certain powers and resources from the central o..

Adequate funding and capacity building, and close coordination between the local government units (LGUs) and the national government are essential for..

To familiarize everyone with key socioeconomic terms and concepts, we are launching this new social media series. For this week, our buzzword is &ldq..

The òòò½´«Ã½ (òòò½´«Ã½), in partnership with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Congressional ..

Two key recent events pushed forward the country’s decentralization agenda. In 2019, the Mandanas-Garcia Supreme Court (“Mandanas”) ..

Studies on health decentralization released by state think tank òòò½´«Ã½ (òòò½´«Ã½) found major issues in the policy's..