Enhance Performance Benchmarks for Local Governance (PH0023)

Overview

At-a-Glance

Action Plan: Philippines Action Plan 2014

Action Plan Cycle: 2013

Status:

Institutions

Lead Institution: Department of the Interior and Local Government

Support Institution(s): NA

Policy Areas

Capacity Building, Environment and Climate, Justice, Local Commitments, Policing & Corrections

IRM Review

IRM Report: Philippines End of Term Report 2013-2015, Philippines Progress Report 2013-2015

Early Results: Marginal

Design i

Verifiable: Yes

Relevant to OGP Values: Yes

Ambition (see definition): Low

Implementation i

Completion:

Description

The Department of the Interior and Local Government will enhance the existing performance review of local government units and expand benchmarks beyond financial practices. In 2014, all local governments will be assessed on five performance areas: (1) Good Financial Housekeeping; (2) Disaster Preparedness; (3) Social Protection for the Basic Sector; (4) Business-Friendly Environment and Competitiveness; (5) Environmental Compliance; and (6) Law & Order and Public Safety.