The desired output of the workshop was to provide the participants with: 1) a clear vision and common understanding of the vision of the North Luzon Growth Area program, its desired benefits and the critical factors needed to achieve such critical factor; 2) an appreciation of what are NGOs; 3) an understanding on the roles of NGOs in ensuring the achievement of the desired benefits; 4) a defined criteria in the selection of NGO partners and an action plan in selecting them.