Enhancing Community-Driven Development through Convergence - A Case Study of Household- and Community-Based Initiatives in Philippine Villages

The study examines the Philippine government's convergence initiative and how it relates to community-driven development (CDD) that can impact rural communities in the Philippines. Through case studies, the study looks at the interactions among the three major development assistance programs implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), namely, KALAHI-CIDSS National CDD Program, Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program, and Sustainable Livelihood Program.