About Us

The Center for Local and Regional Governance (CLRG), formerly the Local Government Center, was established in 1965 by Republic Act 4223 to assist local governments in performing their optimal roles in local governance and national development.

Since its creation, the Center for Local and Regional Governance has promoted the cause of decentralization and local autonomy. The Center contributed heavily to the drafting of the Decentralization Act of 1967, while its technical inputs led to the inclusion of a separate article on local governments in the 1973 Constitution. That breakthrough paved the way for more proactive policies on decentralization, culminating in the 1991 Local Government Code.

Today, decentralization is an important policy of the government. There is now a greater awareness of local government, autonomy and their link to development. Within this positive framework, the Center for local and Regional Governance is more committed to fulfill its mandate.

The Center for local and Regional Governance pioneered and continues to administer the Local Administration and Development Program (LADP), a training program for local officials and leaders. In 1984, LADP received the Most Outstanding Extension/Community Service Award from the University of the Philippines.

In three decades of service, the Center for Local and Regional Governance remains true to its mandate to help local governments become sources of development and progress. This mandate is carried out through training and education, research and publication, and consulting and advisory services, by a pool of competent staff, many of whom have had advanced training here and abroad. And because it is part of the University of the Philippines through the college of Public Administration, it will always reflect the expertise and integrity of these institutions.

Solid credentials. Expertise built from three decades of commitment to local development. A pioneering institution. This is the Center for Local and Regional Governance. And this is what you deserve.
 

Vision

CLRG is a knowledge-based, information-driven institution committed to th promotion and strengthening of capabilities of local and regional governments for national development.
 

Mission

• to serve as an academic base for an integrated program of research, training, management consultancy,   and technical assistance for local and regional development;
• to serve as center for the acquisistion and d issemination of more knowledge or understanding of issues and concerns about local and regional government through publications, fora, and networking; and 
• to contribute to the enrichment of the academic program of the College through the development of resource and teaching materials.