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G O V E R N A N C E
Knowledge and skills of local government personnel are essential for
effective implementation of ICM.
Capacity needs identified at the municipal level are basic
training on coastal management, coastal law enforcement,
solid waste management, stock assessment, advanced
fishery management, data management and analysis of
biophysical and socioeconomic indicators. In addition, there
is a need for skills in community organizing and mobilization
activities. Batangas City, Calaca and Lemery specifically
identify the need for ICM training.
Capacity Development
Human resource capacity
Implications and Recommendations
Most of the personnel allocated for coastal managementrelated
functions have backgrounds and training
needed for coastal management implementation. The
enhancement of personnel skills is a continuing process.
As such, the training needs identified by the various
municipalities can be considered and the capacity of
the Provincial Government, as well as local experts, to
provide the training must be determined. A more strategic
approach would be to determine who gets trained and
what level of training is needed. A tracking system to
determine if those trained are using their newly acquired
skills, and monitoring the effectiveness of trainings
conducted, are also part of a more strategic approach to
capacity development.
Reference
Municipal survey for SOC. May 2008.
State of the Coasts of Batangas Province
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