The Institute of Contemporary Economics (ICE) has partnered with the University of the Philippines Visayas (UP Visayas) to develop and deliver training modules for barangay officials on preparing Barangay Development Plans, Annual Investment Plans, and Annual Budgets.
As part of its governance advocacy, ICE recently met with UP Visayas Chancellor Clement Camposano and College of Management Dean Christopher Honorario to discuss the collaboration.
The program will initially focus on the technical and practical aspects of preparing these critical documents, which are essential for the release of barangay budgets and for various development initiatives.
In the second phase, the program will guide barangay officials in improving the quality of their plans to make them more meaningful and impactful for the communities and constituents they serve.
ICE and UP Visayas aim to expand the program by partnering with other academic institutions and relevant government agencies.
The initiative intends to equip barangay officials with the necessary skills to develop plans for the 2027 budget cycle, fostering better governance and community development.
