Client: U.S. Agency for International Development
Duration: 2013-2019
Region: Asia and the Pacific
Country: Philippines
Solutions: Governance Fragile States
This project assisted six conflict-affected areas in Mindanao, Philippines: Cotabato City, Marawi City, Zamboanga City, Isabela City, Southern Basilan, Jolo, and its surrounding environs. Through the promotion of good governance, ENGAGE worked to improve peace and stability by:
In collaboration with local subcontractors Lumaenis Development Assistance, Inc. and Orient Integrated Development Consultants, Inc., DAI operated from two main offices in Davao and Zamboanga City and employed municipal and community engagement officers in the target areas to engage communities and local governments.
ENGAGE supported at least 24 local government units (LGUs) and 48 civil society organizations. Activities focused on improving the capacity of LGUs and civil society actors to work together to resolve conflict and address community priorities. ENGAGE worked with select LGUs to promote stronger management, simultaneously stimulating community leadership—religious and traditional, youth and women, and the academic community—to encourage participation in decision making, strengthening the partnership between local governments and their constituencies.
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