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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.
The IDMG’s extension function is largely complemented by and tied with its research and instruction functions. Extension thrusts are primarily geared towards policy advocacy/reform, enhancing the managerial and/or institutional capability of both public and non-governmental organizations, development and testing of approaches and tools, and dissemination and exchanges of innovative and excellent practices in development management and governance. Extension efforts take their shape and depth in the various projects and activities such as:
Organizational performance is always influenced by a variety of factors. The perspective of a third eye or expert’s point of view becomes very helpful in identifying the causes or sources of organizational problems and finding the appropriate solutions via collective organizational efforts or expert’s advice.
While an organization is rather unique in so many aspects, principles and concepts that can explain or predict its behavior are conveniently available. These tools can redefine the goals or redirect the energies of a particular organization and make it relevant again with joint efforts of organization members, assistance of organization and development specialists, and critical support of the top management.
Organizational effectiveness and efficiency are primary concerns of management. The organization has to produce the expected outputs or deliver the desired goods and services with the least resources. But an organization has the natural tendency to be less effective and efficient over time. When this decline in performance happens, the organization needs to perk itself of through re-assessment of workforce vis-a-vis goals. Management audit aims to streamline the manpower complement by establishing more functional work relations without sacrificing results.
Increasingly, the need for more functional models of development and patterns of organization is becoming evident in the field of development management and governance. While theories, concepts and principles are abundant, practical application in the form of models in the field is still wanting. Participatory action research is designed to test a particular concept or model and, at the same time, document the events and experiences to contribute to knowledge building.
Both the "new blood" and the "old hands" who belong to the workforce need to enhance and/or sharpen their skills and knowledge about new organizational or technological tools and handles. Training as an approach to this periodic organizational concern prepares people to cope with the inevitable changes in their work.
- Thomas Jefferson, 1820
Sandigan ng Pamahalaan Radio Program
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Dr. Aser B. Javier use to have a radio program at DZJV 1458 ZOE Broadcasting Network every Wednesday from 8:15 AM to 10:00 AM entitled Sandigan ng Pamahalaan. The Sandigan ng Pamahalaan envisions to inform the public on governance issues. The program tackles topics in good governance, LGU management and better methods of delivery systems for public service. It acts as a forum for CALABARZON LGU officials to exchange modern and innovative models of governance amidst present day politics in the country. It endeavored to open critical minds to discussions and strategies digressed from the traditional way of thinking about governance. In this way, the public was informed that the main function of the Philippine Government is to further the interest of the people. ZOE Broadcasting Network (DZJV 1458) is located at Calamba City, Laguna. The station have a wide coverage area around CALABARZON.
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