Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Local Governance Resource Center (LGRC)?

The LGRC is a dynamic, interactive and virtual program that contributes to building DILG as a knowledge centric organization or KCO and builds learning communities that pursue local governance excellence through knowledge sharing and innovation. LGRC is NOT merely a physical facility, or library, nor is it simply a repository of knowledge products.
Why establish the LGRC?

The LGRC is established in order to (1) promote a culture of learning and knowledge sharing in pursuit of sustainable development through excellence in local governance and (2)facilitate integration of knowledge management in local governance.
Where are the LGRCs located?

The National Local Governance Resource Center (NLGRC): Anchored in the Local Government Academy (LGA), the NLGRC is the coordinating center of a network of Regional Local Governance Resource Centers The Regional Local Governance Resource Center (RLGRC): The enrolled Regional LGRCs are DILG Regional Offices in Regions 1,2,3,5,6,7, 10 & 12 AEBallon

Click here for the locations of existing LGRCs in the Philippines AEBallon
What are the four programs of the LGRC?

The four programs of the LGRC are:

  1. Multi-media and Knowledge
  2. Capacity Development
  3. Linkage
  4. Public Education and Citizenship

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What is the over-arching framework of the LGRC programming?

Knowledge management, as the overarching framework of LGRC, is as a process that involves the acquisition, storage, retrieval, creation, sharing, use, application and evaluation of an organization’s explicit and tacit knowledge in a systematic manner to achieve organizational goals. KM is a core process that will integrate DILG and the community's knowledge, tools, resources, and business processes toward local governance excellence.
What are the components of Knowledge Management in the LGRC?
  • People with the right competencies, attitudes and motivation
  • Trusting and knowledge sharing culture within and among stakeholders
  • Knowledge processes for capturing, synthesizing, managing and sharing explicit and tacit knowledge
  • Tools and Technology to connect and support more efficient knowledge system and workers
  • Knowledge Assets that inform and speed up work processes
  • Effective Management Strategy
What are the other key principles and strategies of the LGRC?

Apart from Knowledge Management, Multi-stakeholder Participation and Convergence in Local Governance are also key principles and strategies of the LGRC.

  • Multi-stakeholder Participation in LGRC. Multi-stakeholder participation in LGRC is based on the principle that there is no monopoly of knowledge and that knowledge should be shared and used to promote efficiency, effectiveness, learning and innovation in local governance. There is a need to foster community relationships and strengthen networks and partnerships in local governance in building the Culture of Learning and Knowledge Sharing.
  • Convergence in Local Governance. There is a crucial need to harmonize various initiatives in local governance within DILG and beyond. The LGRC can provide the mechanisms and processes that would promote linkages, synergy and convergence of different programs of DILG in the region and across regions such as LGPMS, GOFAR, the Executive and Legislative Agenda (ELA) and the LGA training and capacity development initiatives.