Journal of Local Governance and Innovation

Local Government Strategies in Disaster Management Preparation: A Case Study of Baguio City, the Philippines

Kittisak Champasi — 2025-12-05

Baguio City, Philippines, is frequently exposed to natural disasters that have severe impacts on infrastructure, the economy, and the safety of its residents. This study aims to examine the factors influencing the preparedness of Local Government Units (LGUs) in disaster management and to analyze and propose strategies to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of LGU disaster management systems. A qualitative research design was employed, collecting data through in-depth interviews with officials from the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), LGU representatives, and community members, as well as through documentary analysis.

The findings revealed four critical factors influencing LGU preparedness: (1) infrastructure and technology, such as the Early Warning System (EWS) and the Incident Command System (ICS); (2) management and resources, including budget allocation and personnel capacity; (3) community participation through volunteer training and local disaster monitoring networks; and (4) external support from partner organizations. These four factors were found to be interrelated and mutually reinforcing in shaping local disaster preparedness. At the same time, the study also found that LGUs in Baguio have developed strategies encompassing all four dimensions of the Disaster Management Cycle: prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. These strategies were characterized by the integration of the identified factors into a systemic approach that enhanced resilience and strengthened the city’s capacity to respond to disasters.

Nevertheless, certain challenges remain, including budget constraints, limitations in the functionality of ICS and EWS in some areas, and difficulties in enforcing land-use regulations in hazard zones. Therefore, Baguio City should prioritize the institutionalization of disaster prevention measures as part of its urban development plans, improve the accessibility and coverage of early warning systems, and continuously strengthen community participation. If these measures are consistently implemented, they will enhance the city’s disaster preparedness and ensure the long-term sustainability of its disaster management system

The development of organic agricultural product market to organic community enterprise, Khok Takhian subdistrict, Kab Choeng district, Surin province

Navarat Nithichaiana — 2025-12-05

This research is aimed to study market of organic agriculture products of organic agriculture community enterprise and market of organic agriculture products of organic agriculture community enterprise. The research finding result market of organic agriculture products of organic agriculture community enterprise has researched found that the style of market in which is composed of manufacture market style. The manufacture market is essentially the members who bring the output of vegetables to purchase by themselves at community market, district market and local market. The style of engagement market is farmers who do the contract for vegetable & rice distribution to Surin province hospital, Kap Cheong district hospital. The style of supplier market is purchased to mass production sales for middle man & retailers in community toward district market and local market distribution. The style of online market is the distribution through online platform & social media such LINE, Facebook’s’ member by the approach of organic agriculture product market development from organic agriculture community enterprise. This research is suggested that build of network to organic agriculture market Both inside and outside in Tambon level, Province level in objective with mutual knowledge exchange. This research is recommended that development of channel & platform online marketing so as to Increase your chances of reaching new customer groups & customer relationship worldwide. The representation is involved with organic agriculture product well known for customers through content communication, message. At last, Always learning marketing of to create competitiveness, Which will lead to increased income generation.

An Analysis of Production Potential, Marketing, and Farmer Networks for Value Creation in Organic Vegetable Community Enterprises in Chiang Mai Province

Bo Huang — 2025-12-05

This research aims to analyze the production potential, marketing strategies, and farmer networks to create added value for community enterprises growing organic vegetables in Chiang Mai Province. The study employed a quantitative research methodology, collecting data from 357 farmers through questionnaires, including executives, government officials, local leaders, the private sector, and local residents. Quantitative data were analyzed using statistical methods such as mean, standard deviation, and multiple regression analysis.

The results of the study indicate that: 1) Production Potential: The overall production capacity of the community enterprise groups is rated at a high level. The groups demonstrated particular strengths in infrastructure management and the application of academic techniques and technologies, indicating readiness for efficient production system development. However, the farmers' knowledge and understanding of organic farming remain moderate, suggesting a need for further training to support consistent quality standards. 2) Marketing Potential: Marketing capacity is also at a high level, with financial and marketing management showing notable strengths. These areas reflect the groups' preparedness in budget management and strategic planning. Conversely, logistics management remains moderate, highlighting a need to improve product distribution systems. 3) Network Potential: The potential of the farmer network is high overall, especially in network management and support from government organizations. The cultivation of organizational culture is also strong, reinforcing internal unity. However, support from the private sector is moderate, revealing an opportunity to strengthen collaboration with businesses for long-term sustainability. The results suggest that while the community enterprises have high readiness in production, marketing, and networking, targeted capacity-building particularly in farmer education, logistics, and private-sector engagement could further enhance value creation and competitiveness in the organic vegetable sector.

The Innovative Leadership Development Model for School Administrators Under The Primary Educational Service Area Office Government Inspection Area 13

Kongthep Toomthong — 2025-12-06

This research aimed to develop a model for enhancing innovative leadership among school administrators under the Primary Educational Service Area Office in Government Inspection Region 13. Phase 1 involved the development of the model through focus group discussions with nine experts. Phase 2 focused on implementing the model with a purposive sample of 30 school administrators, utilizing a pre-test and post-test design. Phase 3 evaluated the model's effectiveness through two groups of assessors: five experts who evaluated the accuracy and appropriateness of the model, and thirty school administrators who assessed its usefulness and feasibility. Data were analyzed using content analysis, frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-tests.

The findings revealed that: 1) The developed model for enhancing innovative leadership among school administrators comprised five key components including principles and concepts, objectives, development areas, implementation procedures, and critical success factors or conditions. 2) For the model implementation, school administrators demonstrated significant improvements in innovative leadership practices, with adherence to each model component reaching 80% or higher. 3) The evaluation of the model showed that its accuracy and appropriateness were rated at a high level, while its feasibility and usefulness were rated at the highest level.