Beverly B. Ramos
Paper Writer, UPCIDS – Local Regional Studies Network Cebu
Proceedings 2025-17
About the Proceedings
Community-Driven Development (CDD) is a globally recognized approach for implementing development initiatives that place decision-making power, as well as financial and technical resources, directly into the hands of communities. This modality has been operationalized in over 100 countries, manifesting its adaptability and effectiveness in addressing different development challenges such as poverty reduction, social service delivery, post-disaster recovery, and infrastructure development.
In the Philippines, the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) KALAHI-CIDSS program is recognized as a pioneering initiative in implementing CDD. The program’s primary goal is to empower local communities by involving them in the design and execution of poverty reduction projects, as well as enhancing their participation in local governance (Asian Development Bank 2012). Since its inception in 2003, millions of subprojects have been implemented across the country, ranging from infrastructure projects to livelihood programs. Alongside these tangible outputs, numerous success stories of CDD champions have been documented,
showing the transformative impact of the approach on communities and individuals alike. In Central Visayas, the community-driven development and sustainability program has achieved the successful implementation of 1,578 projects in Cebu, 1,337 in Bohol, 665 in Negros Oriental, and 147 in Siquijor from 2014 to the present (Saavedra 2024). While the Municipality of Pilar has taken the lead by passing an ordinance institutionalizing the local implementation of KALAHI and the CDD approach, the Municipalities of Inabanga and Jagna continue to grapple with governance challenges as they work toward adopting and sustaining CDD practices within their communities.
“Panagtapok: A Public Forum on the Perspectives of Community-Driven Development (CDD) in Bohol,” organized by the University of the Philippines Center for Integrative and Development Studies—Program on Local Regional Studies Network Cebu (UP CIDS LRSN Cebu), sought to capture the diverse experiences and insights surrounding Community-Driven Development (CDD). The forum, which took place on December 12, 2024 at the Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator (MPDC) Conference Room of Tubigon Municipal Hall, explored its successes, challenges, governance dynamics, and potential impact at both the municipal and barangay levels. Panagtapok
in Bohol serves as the third leg of the series of public fora under Maayong Pagdumala under UP CIDS Local Regional Studies Network Cebu.
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ISSN 2718-9295 (Print)
ISSN 2718-9309 (Online)
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