Governance and Development Course Quiz

Study Notes

Course Information

Course Title: Governance and Development
Course Code: 20163
Professor: Ivy M. Boca
University: Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Location: Sta. Mesa, Manila

Course Description

Provides comprehensive knowledge of the political, social, and economic context of governance and development.
Includes analysis of SDGs, National Development strategies, a rights-based approach to development, promotion of transparency and accountability for anti-corruption, and participation and empowerment of people through decentralization and local autonomy.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Mastery of the Philippine government management system
Utilization of various management tools, techniques, and approaches
Efficient and effective supply and records management
Structural framework for efficient government operations
Program strategy for government organization using a consultative approach

Weekly Topics

Week 1: Course expectations, intended learning outcomes, content, requirements, schedules, Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) information (history, vision, mission, hymn), etc.
Week 2: Concept of Governance, The Art of Governing, Governance & Sustainable Human Development, Theories and Evaluation of Governance
Week 3: Key Actors in Governance, Good Governance Defined, Characteristics and Elements of Good Governance
Week 4 & 5: Factors/Processes Pushing for Governance, Key Issues in Governance, The Role of Institutions and Organizations
Week 6: Theories on Development, Development Assistance in the Philippines: Debt and Structural Adjustments
Week 7 & 8: Global Development Goals: MDGs and SDGs (Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals)
Week 9: Midterm Examination (Review Weeks 2-8 Lessons/Topics Discussed)
Week 10 & 11: Rights-Based Approach, Conceptual Framework on Development and Governance in Attaining the SDGs
Week 12 & 13: Defining Partnership, Key Elements of Partnership Activities Undertaken by Partners, What is Formal Partnership, Challenges of Establishing Partnerships, E-Government and digital governance initiatives in the Philippines, Public-private partnerships (PPP) in governance and development
Week 14 & 15: Illustration of Various Partnerships, Town and Gown Approach, Mechanisms for Partnerships Systems or Procedures Implementation Arrangements
Week 16 & 17: Trends and Issues in the Governance and Development Sector, Globalization and its implications for Philippine governance, International governance frameworks and their impact on the Philippines, The Philippines' participation in ASEAN and other international organizations
Week 18: Final Examination (Review Weeks 10-17 Lessons/Topics Discussed)

References (List)

Bonomi, A. et al. (2018). Hybridity in the Governance and Delivery of Public Services
Ferlie, Ewan (1996). The New Public Management in Action
Magtolis, Jr., Carlos, et al. (Modules 1, 2, 3 on Governance and Development)
Smallwood, Robert (2019). Information Governance: Concepts, Strategies and Best Practices
UNDP
PUP Hymn: https://youtu.be/Yib_s5UeGvc?si=vV9pFH586-Vfp7Ny