Abstract
Community-participation is the lifeblood of good governance. The power to mold the society is in the citizens with the help of the elected officials. The study examines the level of community participation in local decision-making processes. Through interviews with residents, it explores the residents’ awareness and perspective, particularly youth, in engaging with local governance. The findings highlight the challenges faced by citizens and the importance of engagement in nurturing local policies and the role of youth leaders as representative of the younger generation. The study shows that enhancing community participation can lead to more knowledgeable and responsive decision-making.
Presenters
Angel Rose ValenzuelaStudent, Public Administration, Bulacan State University, Bulacan, Philippines Vianca Elisse Semillano
Student, Public Administration, Bulacan State University, Bulacan, Philippines John Patrick Mendoza
Student, Public Administration, Bulacan State University, Bulacan, Philippines Albert Romero
Assistant Professor, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Bulacan State University, Bulacan, Philippines
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
COMMUNITY, PUBLIC GOVERNANCE, PARTICIPATION, STA. MARIA
