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8 Decentralization and The Local Government

The document discusses decentralization and local government in the Philippines. It identifies the different levels of local government which include provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays. The Local Government Code of 1991 gave local government units a clear mandate to govern and promote the welfare of their constituents. Decentralization is important when the central government cannot adequately handle a large geographical area and population. It transfers authority, responsibility, and resources from the central to lower levels of government.

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8 Decentralization and The Local Government

The document discusses decentralization and local government in the Philippines. It identifies the different levels of local government which include provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays. The Local Government Code of 1991 gave local government units a clear mandate to govern and promote the welfare of their constituents. Decentralization is important when the central government cannot adequately handle a large geographical area and population. It transfers authority, responsibility, and resources from the central to lower levels of government.

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PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND

GOVERNANCE
Unit II
Philippine Politics and
Governance
Lesson 11
Decentralization and the Local
Government
Learning Objectives
• To identify the different levels of the local
government
• To explain the functions of the local government
units
• To discuss how decentralization affects governance
• To discuss the performance of a local government
unit
Decentralization of the
Government Happens…
When there is a transfer of authority,
responsibility, and resources from the central
government to lower government units.
Decentralization is important especially
when the geographical area of a country
and its population are too large for the
central government to handle.
What Is the Local Government?

The local government “is the lowest level of


elected territorial organization within a state”
that has the dual function of providing local
public services and implementing national
welfare policies.
What Are the Local Government
Units in the Philippines?
Local government units include:

• provinces
• municipalities
• cities
• barangays

• other political subdivisions created by


law
The Local Government Code of 1991
 Through
Each localthe government
Local Governmentunit has Code,
the
the local
power andgovernment units
responsibility to:were given the
clear mandate to govern and promote
• promote agricultural • facilitate environmental
welfare of their constituents.
support services protection
• engage in research • ensure social welfare
and development
• sponsor public works and
• provide health
the establishment of
services
facilities
Analysis Guide
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of
a decentralized government?
2. What is the difference between our current
decentralized local government set-up and a
federal type of government?
3. Does decentralization achieve more positive or
more negative effects? Discuss your answer.

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