Paving the Way for Citizens' Engagement in Local Processes: Case Study 3

Case study: The Local Government Watch programme in the Philippines

The European Commission policy The Roots of Democracy and Sustainable Development: Europe's Engagement with Civil Society in External Relations declares the promotion of a conducive environment for civil society organisations (CSOs) as one of the three priorities for the EU support in partner countries. By examining a participatory local governance programme in the Philippines, this case study aims to identify good practices for contributing to this priority.