Engendering Local Civic Participation via a Citizen Feedback Mechanism in Bulacan and Davao del Norte

Joseph Capuno

No 200407, UP School of Economics Discussion Papers from University of the Philippines School of Economics

Abstract: This paper presents the educating effects on civic participation of a citizen feedback mechanism (GOFORDEV Index), which helps promote transparency and accountability in local governance. Using three rounds of household survey data collected during the two-year pilot of the Index in two Philippines provinces, the econometric results show that basic information on local government performance, when disseminated using traditional media, remains an effective way of encouraging membership in local organization or self-participation in public affairs. Further, the participation of organized groups in civic activities is found to reinforce individual commitments.

Keywords: global incentives compatibility; quasi-rent; third party enforcement incentives contract (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 24 pages
Date: 2004-06
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Published as UPSE Discussion Paper No. 2004-07, June 2004

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