A Better Metro Manila?

Download or read book A Better Metro Manila? written by Teresa S. Encarnacion Tadem and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 555 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contributes to efforts in furthering the democratization and development processes in the Philippines by examining the decentralization efforts in Metro Manila. It explores existing as well as proposed development models for governance with focus on the effective and efficient delivery of social services, bringing forth growth with equity through development efforts, and addressing national-local concerns to promote political and socio-economic stability in the country. In doing so, the book examines the strong and weak governance points in the National Capital Region of the Philippines, and identifies areas for reform.