This workshop was intended to develop a common research proposal to address issues on decentralization. The key proponents from Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, and Vietnam agreed to develop a partnership approach consisting of individuals from the academe and local governments. The workshop covered: needs assessment; development of information media, training modules, and implementation manuals; field-testing of guidelines and operational manuals to determine feasibility, viability, and effectiveness; and dissemination of results to the stakeholders. Members of the Social Policy Network participated in the workshop.
