Factors that promote or impede community participation in implementing KALAHI-CIDSS in selected communities of Sibunag, Guimaras

Abstract

This study seeks to present the context of KALAHI-CIDSS in Sibunag, Guimaras; identify and describe the different venues for community participation; and, identify and analyze the factors that promote or impede community participation. The study utilizes various methods such as survey, Focus Group Discussion, Key Informant Interviews and review of secondary data. The survey involves one hundred eighty six (186) respondents (community members) ages 20-60 of Barangay Ayangan and Barangay Maabay of the Municipality of Sibunag, Guimaras who were selected through convenience sampling. Results show that the community participated in all activities of the Community Empowerment Activity Cycle of the KALAHI-CIDSS Project. The communities’ experience also show that the social forces are the strongest factors that promote and impede community participation. Insights and recommendations for the improvement of community participation in the on-going implementation of the KALAHI-CIDSS Project in the two barangays are also presented.