Community perception of people-centered governance and sustainable citrus livelihood program in Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines / Rodelia Castillo Non ; Federico A. Cruz, adviser.

Date

4-2011

Abstract

The study analyzed how community perception of people-centered governance contributed to a sustainable citrus livelihood program(CLP) in Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya. Specifically it aimed to: ( 1) describe the features/characteristics of a people-centered governance; (2) identify the extent of influence by which management processes had conditioned CLP perceived sustainability; (3) assess the extent of influence of management mechanisms used in the implementation of the CLP and; ( 4) analyze the critical factors/predictors that contributed to the perceived people-centered governance that affect CLP sustainability. Data were gathered using a validated structured questionnaire among 74 citrus growers and 25 key informants in six barangays of Kasibu. Spearman Rank Correlation Coefficient and Multiple Linear Regression were used to determine the significant variables affecting the sustainability of the community-based citrus livelihood program. Results showed that citrus growers considered program continues to sustain its life through people's administration of their own resources as the most important characteristic of people-centered governance. Perspectives of members of people- centered governance were heightened with proper implementation of the perceived people-centered governance indicators. High awareness and effective implementation of management policies enhanced level of participation of members to different CLP activities. Effective implementation of management processes, mechanisms and organizational communication as well as sufficient internal and external linkages and adequate human resources positively influenced the practice of people-centered governance which contributed to the social, economic and environmental/ ecological sustainability of the livelihood program. The study revealed that the perception of members of the CLP of people-centered governance is in agreement with UNESCAP elements of good governance. However, the community perception of people-centered governance is more detailed than the UNESCAP elements of good governance.

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy in Community Development

College

Graduate School (GS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Federico A. Cruz,

Committee Member

Ma. Theresa H. Velasco, Elvira S. Talatayod, Virgnia R. Cardenas, Federico A. Cruz

Language

English

LC Subject

Community Development, Rural Development, Community Development. Institute of Community Education

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

Call Number

LG 996 2011 C59 N66

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