Significant public investment is required for long-term solutions to displacement problems, including the prevention, returning, resettlement, and reintegration of displaced individuals and families. It is necessary to understand the financial instruments available for reducing and managing the consequences of conflict-induced displacement in Caraga, Philippines. According to a new report, local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines are under-utilized in their attempts to prepare for or prevent conflict-induced forced displacement. LDRRMFs and Confidential Funds are the subjects of a study conducted by the University of the Philippines that identifies significant concerns and limitations to their utilization.
