Republic of the Philippines
BALIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
School of Public Administration
Brgy. Isla, Pangil, Laguna
(Syllabus)
Program : Bachelor of Science in Public Administration Academic Year : 2023 – 2024
Course Title : Governance and Development (PA 4) Semester : First
No. of Units : 3 No. of Hours : 53
I. Course Description
The course covers the social and economic context of governance and development. It includes the
analysis of the nature, and scope and relevance of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as a
benchmark for evaluating social development. It analyzes the importance of the Rights-Based Approach
(RBA) in the context of the MDGs, promotion of good governance through transparency and accountability
against corruption, people participation and empowerment through partnerships, decentralization and local
autonomy.
II. Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students must be able to:
• Discuss the meaning, nature and dynamism of governance;
• Identify the key actors in governance and their roles in promoting development;
• Describe the main features and characteristics of good governance;
• Identify and discuss the factors and processes that affect and influence governance;
• Identify and explain the significance of the MDGs in defining good governance and development;
• Explain the rationale of the Rights-Based Approach as a framework in attaining the MDGs; and
• Apply skills in fostering productive partnerships with the academe, community, and the LGUs by
utilizing the Town and Gown Approach through Service-Learning that would enhance a two-way
process of providing a service and at the same time creating an avenue for learning.
III. Course Outline
NUMBER
WEEK TOPICS OF HOURS
1 Course Overview/Classroom Policies/Grading System/Subject Introduction 2
2 The Concept of Governance 3
3-4 Key Actors in Governance 6
5-6 Characteristics of Good Governance 6
7-8 Factors/Processes Pushing for Governance 6
9-10 The Nature and Definition of Development 6
The Millennium Declaration and the Formulation of the Millennium
11-12 Development Goals 6
13-14 The Rights-Based Approach in Attaining the Millennium Development Goals 6
15-16 Nature and Definition of Partnership 6
Strategies and Approaches towards the Operationalization of the Town and
17-18 Gown Approach through Service-Learning 6
TOTAL 53
IV. Course Requirements
• Regular and punctual attendance in all classes.
• Submit assignments, seatworks, and paperworks on time.
• Active participation in class activities (Turn on camera while attending online classes).
• Prepare report presentations.
• Cooperate in all group activities.
• Pass all quizzes.
• Submit and present the final requirement.
• Demonstrate characteristics of a good public administrator.
V. Learners’ Assessment (Grading System)
10% Attendance
10% Assignments/Individual Activities
10% Class Participation
10% Reporting/Presentation
10% Group Activities
10% Quizzes
20% Major Examinations/Final Output
20% Class Behavior/Performance
100% TOTAL
VI. References
https://dspace.auca.kg/bitstream/123456789/2040/1/Governance%20and%20Development%20-
%20a%20course%20syllabus%202013.pdf
https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/don-mariano-marcos-memorial-state-university/fiscal-administration/module-1-padm113-
governance-and-development/22689767
https://www.academia.edu/5767960/Syllabus_for_Governance_and_Development
https://www.ombudsman.gov.ph/UNDP4/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Module_I.pdf
https://www.ombudsman.gov.ph/UNDP4/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/D_ModuleII-and-III.pdf
https://www.ombudsman.gov.ph/UNDP4/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Module-III.pdf
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved:
KEVIN JACK A. SARIO, ENP MARIEL M. ADVENTO, MBA DENNIS D. GEALONE, LPT, PhD
LPT, REA, REB, REC, MCDRM College Department Head College Administrator
Instructor
