Welcome to the Philippine LGU Assistance Portal, a one-stop-site for information on World Bank-supported products and services for local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines. There are currently four projects accepting applications for LGU sub-projects.  Click on a project to obtain information on how to apply.

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Philippines - Report on the observance of standards and codes (ROSC) :accounting and auditing update
This report is an update assessment of accounting and auditing practices in the Philippines as a continuation of the joint initiative of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to prepare Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC).
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Outgoing WB Country Director Cites Progress and Reforms in DepEd
MANILA, July 4, 2007 – Outgoing World Bank Country Director, Joachim von Amsberg, cited the reform progress in the Department of Education (DepEd) that have brought gains to the Philippine Government and the millions of Filipino schoolchildren. Mr. von Amsberg met with Secretary Jesli Lapus and other DepEd officials before leaving for his new post as World Bank Country Director for Indonesia.
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  Local Government Finance & Development Project

LOGOFIND expands and upgrades the basic infrastructure, services and facilities of participating LGUs and strengthens their capabilities in municipal governance, investment planning, revenue generation, and project development and implementation.

  Water Districts and Development Project

WDDP helps participating local governments and water districts plan and implement sewerage and sanitation investments and assists the Government in developing transparent regulatory mechanisms to facilitate private sector participation in water utilities.

  LGU Urban Water and Sanitation Project

LGUUWSP seeks to assist water utilities to improve their operational efficiency and accountability to consumers, facilitate private sector participation, and leverage financial flows into the water and sanitation sector.

  Third Elementary Education Project

TEEP aims to: a) build the institutional capacity of the Department of Education (DepEd) to manage the change process, and b) improve the learning achievements, completion rates and access to quality elementary education in 26 poor provinces.


  Knowledge Resources

Capacity Building

Institute of Philippine Culture - Capacity Building for Social and Environmental Assessments
The INSTITUTE OF PHILIPPINE CULTURE (IPC) is a social science research organization of the Ateneo de Manila University. Founded in 1960...
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Education

SERP-P or SocioEconomic Research Portal for the Philippines
SERP-P is an online electronic database of completed, ongoing and pipeline research studies related to economic development and policymaking in...
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Energy

SERP-P or SocioEconomic Research Portal for the Philippines
SERP-P is an online electronic database of completed, ongoing and pipeline research studies related to economic development and policymaking in...
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Environment

Development Gateway
The Development Gateway is an interactive portal for information and knowledge sharing on sustainable development and poverty reduction...
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Health & Nutrition

Eldis Gateway to Development Information
Eldis is a gateway to online information on development in countries of the South. Hosted by the Institute of Development Studies...
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Rural Development

Philippine Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas
PhilDHRRA is comprised of 64 member-NGOs that are involved in appropriate technology, income generation, community organizing, education and training of...
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Transportation

Institution of Civil Engineers Library
This is the largest on-line library on civil engineering works and construction found in the United Kingdom. It carries some...
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Urban Development

SERP-P or SocioEconomic Research Portal for the Philippines
SERP-P is an online electronic database of completed, ongoing and pipeline research studies related to economic development and policymaking in...
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Water Supply & Sanitation

Inter WATER Gateway-Your Internet Gateway to Water and Sanitation Information
Inter WATER provides users with a list of organizations and networks involved in the development of water supply and sanitation facilities...
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Other Products

Department of Budget and Management
This is the website of the Philippine Budget and Management department...
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