This document introduces the Center for Local Governance (CLG) at Bukidnon State University. It presents the Center's mission to advance responsive and evidence-informed local governance through research, capacity development, and partnerships. The text outlines the team, identifies key research areas, and details ongoing programs and strategic collaborations.
This document is a profile of the Center for Local Governance (CLG) at Bukidnon State University. It is intended for academic partners, government agencies, and development organizations interested in local governance research and capacity building. The document introduces the Center's mission to connect academic knowledge with the needs of local governments and communities.
The profile introduces the CLG team, including the Center Head and research associates. It then lists the Center's identified research agenda, covering topics such as e-government, local economic growth, peace studies, human resource management, public order and safety, and digital governance. These topics frame the Center's focus on policy development and evidence-based governance.
The document details CLG's programs and projects, including the Smart & Sustainable City Initiative with Malaybalay City and the Citizen Satisfaction Index System in Valencia City. It also describes ongoing initiatives like the BNEO-GREAT partnership with the DILG and the proposed LEAD-Mindanao competency mapping for local officials in Region X.
It highlights CLG's research and knowledge exchange activities, such as presentations at the International Conference on Research Innovation and Investment and the Philippine Society for Public Administration Conference. The document also outlines strategic partnerships, including collaborations with DILG, OPAPRU, and the U.S. Peace Corps, and notes a national recognition from DILG.
Finally, the document presents opportunities for collaboration, inviting partners to engage in comparative research, research-to-policy translation, capacity development, and joint publications. It also mentions academic exchanges and international knowledge exchange as avenues for connecting research, policy, and practice in local governance.