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Celebrating 30 Years of Decentralization in Agriculture and Fisheries: A Look Back at the RFF Set

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Thirty Years Of The New Decentralization Rff Agriculture And Fisheries Set is a comprehensive and meticulously researched book that offers valuable insights into the evolution of decentralization in agriculture and fisheries policies in the Philippines. Published by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and edited by Dr. Roehlano M. Briones, the book presents a comprehensive analysis of the impact of decentralization on the agriculture and fisheries sectors in the Philippines over the past three decades.

Decentralization in the Philippines: A Historical Perspective

The book begins with a historical overview of decentralization in the Philippines. It traces the roots of decentralization to the pre-colonial era, when local communities had a significant degree of autonomy in managing their own affairs. However, the process of centralization began during the Spanish colonial period, and it was further entrenched during the American colonial period. After independence, the Philippines adopted a centralized system of government, which gave the national government a dominant role in policymaking and implementation.

Governing Soil Conservation: Thirty Years of the New Decentralization (RFF Agriculture and Fisheries Set)

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Language	:	English
File size	:	77297 KB
Print length	:	519 pages
Hardcover	:	419 pages
Item Weight	:	1.6 pounds
Dimensions	:	6.14 x 0.94 x 9.21 inches

The first major shift towards decentralization occurred in the 1990s, with the passage of the Local Government Code of 1991. This landmark legislation devolved significant powers and responsibilities to local government units (LGUs). The Local Government Code has been hailed as a major success, and it has been credited with improving local governance and service delivery.

The RFF Set: A Landmark Study on Decentralization

The RFF Set is a series of studies on decentralization in the Philippines that was conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) in the early 1990s. The studies were funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, and they were led by a team of researchers headed by Dr. Roehlano M. Briones. The RFF Set was a groundbreaking study that provided the first comprehensive analysis of the impact of decentralization on the agriculture and fisheries sectors in the Philippines.

The RFF Set found that decentralization had a number of positive impacts on the agriculture and fisheries sectors. For example, decentralization led to increased local participation in decision-making, improved service delivery, and more efficient use of resources. However, the RFF Set also found that decentralization faced a number of challenges, such as lack of capacity at the local level, weak intergovernmental coordination, and limited financial resources.

Thirty Years of Decentralization: Lessons Learned

Thirty Years Of The New Decentralization Rff Agriculture And Fisheries Set assesses the progress that has been made in decentralization in the agriculture and fisheries sectors in the Philippines over the past three decades. The book identifies a number of lessons that have been learned from the decentralization process, including the importance of:

Engaging local stakeholders in the decentralization process
Building capacity at the local level
Strengthening intergovernmental coordination
Providing adequate financial resources to LGUs
Monitoring and evaluating the impact of decentralization

The book also provides a number of recommendations for how to improve the effectiveness of decentralization in the agriculture and fisheries sectors. These recommendations include:

Providing more training and technical assistance to LGUs
Strengthening the capacity of LGUs to plan and implement programs
Improving intergovernmental coordination
Increasing the financial resources available to LGUs
Developing a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation system to track the impact of decentralization

Thirty Years Of The New Decentralization Rff Agriculture And Fisheries Set is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the evolution of decentralization in the Philippines. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of decentralization on the agriculture and fisheries sectors, and it offers a number of insights into the lessons that have been learned from the decentralization process. The book also provides a number of recommendations for how to improve the effectiveness of decentralization in the agriculture and fisheries sectors.

Thirty Years Of The New Decentralization Rff Agriculture And Fisheries Set is a must-read for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners who are interested in decentralization. The book provides a wealth of information and insights that can help to inform the design and implementation of decentralization policies in the Philippines and other developing countries.

About the Author

Dr. Roehlano M. Briones is a Professor Emeritus at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. He is a leading expert on decentralization in the Philippines, and he has served as a consultant to the government on decentralization issues. Dr. Briones is the author of numerous books and articles on decentralization, and he is the editor of the RFF Set.

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