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Public Accountability In Regulatory Governance, Christine Mae D. Hernando,
Public Accountability In Regulatory Governance, Christine Mae D. Hernando,
Journal of Public Affairs and Development
Assessing public accountability to improve public service delivery, local governance, and development has been an increasing global concern. The discourse and practice of accountability has been integrated in many disciplines such as public administration, political science, organizational development, and environmental management. But while some studies focus on accountability assessment in specific areas of public management and related concerns, the current academic literature of accountability reveals the paucity of studies on accountability assessment models in regulatory governance. This paper presents a review of relevant literature on public accountability, regulation and regulatory governance; issues and concerns affecting regulatory governance; and assessment perspectives …
Innovative Public Management, Disaster Risk Reduction Management, And Resilience For Development, Jervenesense Salathiel O. Florece, Virginia R. Cardenas, Josefina T. Dizon, Maria Ana T. Quimbo, Bing Baltazar C. Brillo
Innovative Public Management, Disaster Risk Reduction Management, And Resilience For Development, Jervenesense Salathiel O. Florece, Virginia R. Cardenas, Josefina T. Dizon, Maria Ana T. Quimbo, Bing Baltazar C. Brillo
Journal of Public Affairs and Development
Several practical and theoretical controversies in the current public management approach (PMA) of the local government in the Philippines significantly affect the practice of disaster risk reduction and directly affect the resiliency level of local communities. Thus, this study sought to explore “what innovative PMA is more relevant and effective in the practice of disaster risk reduction management (DRRM) to strengthen disaster resilience within the context of local government.” Data were gathered through survey and focus group discussions and analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Results describe the PMA and the various DRRM practices of Legazpi City, Philippines as well as the …
The Public Wet Market System Of Iloilo City, Philippines, Joshua Cedric I. Carmen, Edsel Francis T. Lima, Joseph Joshua U. Te, Austin Nathaniel T. Toledo, Christine Mae D. Hernando
The Public Wet Market System Of Iloilo City, Philippines, Joshua Cedric I. Carmen, Edsel Francis T. Lima, Joseph Joshua U. Te, Austin Nathaniel T. Toledo, Christine Mae D. Hernando
Journal of Public Affairs and Development
In the Philippines, public wet markets are an integral part of the country’s history, culture, and economy. Wet markets are the primary trading centers in towns all over the Philippines since the Spanish colonial times. However, with globalization, the increasing hypermarketization in Iloilo City threatens the viability of wet markets. This paper sought to find out the external environment, resources, enterprise components, and business outputs of the wet markets in Iloilo City. It also explored various local governance initiatives to assist the business growth and development of these wet markets. Using a descriptive design and interviews with 100 wet market …
Agro-Tourism As An Extension Strategy To Promote Agriculture In The Northern Region Of Thailand, Bordeesorn Phumrungruan, Rowena Dt. Baconguis
Agro-Tourism As An Extension Strategy To Promote Agriculture In The Northern Region Of Thailand, Bordeesorn Phumrungruan, Rowena Dt. Baconguis
Journal of Public Affairs and Development
This study contributes to the body of knowledge on agro-tourism by highlighting how it promotes agriculture and local culture among visitors in the northern region of Thailand. A case study research design was used on two government-assisted and two independent agro-tourism sites selected from a list of best performing agro-tourism sites ranked by the Department of Agricultural Extension and Tourism Authority of Thailand. On-site data gathering was conducted from January to February 2020. Site owners were interviewed about their strategies in promoting agricultural technology, practices, and local culture. Visitors were likewise interviewed regarding their chosen activities and satisfaction with these …