This paper demonstrates how economic instruments maybe used in the efficient utilization of water resources in Lantapan, Bukidnon. This also describes how the researchers brought the study results to the local policy makers.
A Sangguniang Bayan of Lantapan member who was the Chair of the Environment Committee developed a draft ordinance in collaboration with the researchers. As of the time of the study, the ordinance was being deliberated in the municipal council.
The research team also conducted public consultation regarding the ordinance. A workshop attended by representatives from government agencies, local government, and non-government offices in Bukidnon, was conducted to track down implementation of environmental policies from the national level to the local level. The participants were instrumental in providing insights as to constraints in the local implementation of the national policies. They also identified the environmentally related problems needing urgent solutions. Output from this workshop was presented in the form of a series of policy briefs that could further serve as reference for use by LGUs in initiating ordinances for environmental management.
Linkage with the Bureau of Local Government Development, one agency under the Department of Interior and Local Government, in Manila was also initiated.
