Better Metro Manila? (eBook)

Teresa S. Encarnacion Tadem, PhD is Professor at the Department of Political Science, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP), University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD). She is also currently the Executive Director of the University of the Philippines Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UP CIDS). UP CIDS is the policy unit of the UP System. She served as Chair of the Department of Political Science (2000-2004), director of the UP Third World Studies Center, and President of the Philippine Political Science Association (PPSA) (2011-2013).

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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.