Date of Publication

2025

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Development Policy

Subject Categories

Political Science

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Political Science

Thesis Advisor

Christianne France Collantes

Defense Panel Chair

Ma. Divina Gracia Z. Roldan

Defense Panel Member

Francisco A. Magno
Joseph Velasco

Abstract (English)

Substantial changes in the policy and discourse relating to gender and development have led to the formulation of different approaches to address gender inequality at all levels and aspects of society. Like other countries, the Philippines adopted gender mainstreaming as its strategy towards closing the gender gap at the national and local levels. Using qualitative methods, case studies of the Local People’s Councils of Dumaguete and Quezon City reveal that participatory mechanisms can, to some extent, influence local programs, policies, and processes to foster an enabling environment for gender equality through implementation of support programs, active people’s participation in legislation, and facilitation of inclusive processes through collaboration. However, institutional and operational constraints call for the question of how the people can effectively and sustainably champion gender mainstreaming at all levels. This study sheds light on how substantive participation can translate to inclusive policy and development outcomes. It also provides recommendations on how to further strengthen people’s participation at the local level.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Keywords

Gender mainstreaming--Philippines; Local government--Philippines--Dumaguete; Local government--Philippines--Quezon City

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