A case research report strengthening Decentralized Capability-Building Efforts Towards Sustained Development. Demaisip, S. T. A., Dimalanta, M. A. L., Domingo, P. C., Soriano, M. H. C., Bernasor, S. S. (1999). Excellence in local governance : Innovative practices in human resource management. Pasig City : Development Academy of the Philippines.

Capability-building in local governance: an overview -- HRM innovations and interventions: an integration -- Naga City trailblazing in local governance -- City of Marikina Restoring confidence and competence among city government employees -- Good governance in good politics enhancing service delivery in Bohol through human resource development -- Bulacan provincial government human resource management practices -- Innovative systems and approaches Malalag responds to need for decentralization

This monograph, a snapshot of good practices in five local government units (LGUs), "provides insights on how sound governance has been applied in various local setting." The book underscores not only the key factors that enabled these particular governments to prosper, but also the importance of continuing human resource development as a responsibility of the local governments.