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The research thrust of the IDMG is basically designed to support its instruction and extension functions and to generate basic knowledge and functional approaches in development management and governance. The research activities of IDMG are grouped into the following areas:
The concern of this research thrust is the analysis of the growth, structure, role, and interaction between the civil society, business sector, and political society in public affairs management. Similarly, this area of concern assesses the consequences of globalization, regionalization, and industrialization to local communities.
The concern of this research area is the assessment of the processes of rural transformation in the Philippines and the role of planned change in influencing those processes. Themes of this research area include development strategies and rural transformation, rural diversification and livelihood, and policy perspectives on rural reform. It also includes researches on the gender issue in rural development and environmental sustainability of rural change processes.
The area seeks to understand the phenomenon of poverty and why individuals or groups are wholly or partially excluded from full participation in the society. It also focuses on the studies and modeling of poverty reduction strategies.
This area focuses on improving the capacity of local government units in responding to the demands of new or additional responsibilities brought about by decentralization and local autonomy.
This area of concern provides on assessment of the level or extent in which stakeholders are part of the decision-making process. It also focuses on the extent to which government involves commercial and civil society organizations in articulating and actualizing human development. Modes of participation in the policy-making process and public-private partnerships in service delivery systems are also concerns of this area.
This research area explores the rich experiences of institutions in development and governance and attempts to draw or confirm theories and best practices in management.
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