International Journal of Public Policy and Administration Research

Project Liwanag Kita: Assessing its impact on community empowerment and economic development

2025-03-28T00:28:59-05:00

This study evaluates Project Liwanag Kita, a community-based development initiative led by the College of Management and Business Technology, Tabon, San Isidro Campus. The project integrates Tinapa-making and business literacy training to enhance the economic and social well-being of participants in rural communities. A mixed-method approach was employed, utilizing quantitative survey data (n=46) and qualitative interviews. Quantitative data measured economic and social improvements, while thematic analysis of qualitative responses provided deeper insights into participants' experiences. The findings indicate significant improvements in participants’ skills, income levels, and overall quality of life. The program fostered social cohesion, boosted self-confidence, and increased community involvement. Participants reported enhanced business acumen, financial stability, and access to new livelihood opportunities. Project Liwanag Kita effectively serves as a model for holistic rural development by combining skill-building, entrepreneurship education, and community engagement. The program’s success highlights the importance of integrated livelihood interventions in fostering sustainable development and economic empowerment. This study provides a replicable framework for policymakers, educators, and community leaders in designing and implementing sustainable livelihood programs. The findings emphasize the need for continued stakeholder involvement, ongoing training, and adaptable community-based development strategies to ensure long-term impact.

Transforming participatory budgeting through dialogic accounting in Indonesia

2025-03-28T00:45:06-05:00

This study aims to develop a budget participation dialogue model that enables collaboration between the government and the community in redefining their understanding of participatory budgeting (PB) activities. The approach used is a qualitative methodology that emphasizes observation of the dialogue process. Data were collected from 40 informants from five regions in South Sulawesi Province, including village communities, community leaders, and government staff, including heads of regional work units. The results of the study indicate that inequality in the PB dialogue needs to be balanced with values derived from South Sulawesi culture, such as the principle of equality. In addition, the principle of justice can also be developed in the dialogue at the musrenbang communication forum by placing stakeholders as the main party and ensuring that the budget focuses on community welfare. This study concludes that the application of the principles of equality and justice in the PB dialogue can create a government that is more responsive to community needs. The practical implication of this finding is that by integrating local values in budget planning, the government can strengthen social relations with the community.

A multidimensional analysis of the determinants of job performance: A case study of civil servants in Mongolia

2025-03-28T01:18:23-05:00

The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the multidimensional factors influencing the job performance (JP) of civil servants in Mongolia. The data analysis is based on a questionnaire survey conducted among public administrative officers working in Mongolian government organizations. It was found that rules and regulations, off-the-job training, online training, public service motivation (PSM), and employee competency positively influence JP. In addition, strategic plans (SP) negatively impact JP, and on-the-job training (OJT) showed no direct or indirect effects. This study fills an important gap in the literature on public sector performance in under-researched regions by providing new insights into how local conditions influence the relationship between the work environment, training, individual attributes, and job performance. Furthermore, the research highlights actionable insights for policymakers to enhance civil servant productivity and efficiency, thereby improving public service delivery.

Ethical and cultural guidelines in the labyrinth of Kazakhstan’s civil service

2025-03-28T01:32:30-05:00

This study examines the weak regulation of ethical standards and deficiencies in the organizational culture of Kazakhstan’s civil service. Despite existing legal frameworks governing ethical aspects of public administration, their implementation remains inconsistent, leading to a decline in professionalism, discipline, and governance effectiveness. The study employs an interdisciplinary approach, integrating legal, sociological, and managerial perspectives to analyze structural and procedural weaknesses in ethical regulation. A comprehensive analytical framework assesses existing legal acts, institutional mechanisms, and organizational practices, identifying gaps that undermine administrative performance. The findings highlight insufficient regulatory oversight and weak adherence to ethical norms, which negatively impact service delivery and public trust in government institutions. Without a well-defined system for enforcing ethical standards, even the most ambitious public administration reforms risk ineffectiveness. Ethical norms and a structured organizational culture are essential instruments for enhancing public service efficiency, fostering accountability, and maintaining citizens' trust. Strengthening enforcement mechanisms is crucial for sustainable administrative development. This study provides actionable recommendations for modernizing Kazakhstan’s civil service, proposing strategies to enhance ethical compliance, improve institutional accountability, and reinforce professional integrity. These insights may also be applied to similar national administrative systems facing comparable governance challenges.

Public service motivation in Vietnam: Insights from a Q-methodology approach

2025-03-28T01:54:01-05:00

This study explores Public Service Motivation (PSM) in Vietnam, a developing country, to address the limited research on PSM in such contexts. It examines individual perspectives on PSM and identifies its key dimensions within public higher education institutions. Using Q-methodology, the study collects and analyzes data from 28 public employees in Vietnamese higher education institutions. Data were gathered between July and September 2021, employing a structured approach to capture diverse viewpoints on PSM. The analysis identifies four distinct dimensions of PSM: Activistic Patriotism, Egoistic Patriotism, Realistic Humanitarianism, and Detached Communitarianism. These dimensions reflect varying motivations among public employees in Vietnam. The study expands the theoretical understanding of PSM by contextualizing its dimensions in a developing country setting. It highlights the importance of considering cultural and institutional factors when examining public service motivation. The findings underscore the need for tailored human resource strategies that align organizational objectives with employee motivations. By integrating these insights into recruitment, training, and retention policies, public sector organizations can enhance employee engagement and long-term commitment.