Master's in Public Administration
MG EVERYDAY
MPA-PPDM
Public Policy & Development Management
Public Policy & Development Management
Welcome to my subject portfolio for Public Policy and Development Management (PPDM). This portfolio serves as a comprehensive collection of my coursework, analyses, and reflections undertaken during this semester.
As a Master's student in Public Administration, my goal is to bridge the gap between theoretical policy frameworks and practical development solutions. This subject has challenged me to look critically at how public institutions manage development projects and formulate policies that impact society.
Covering Policy Cycle to Implementation
Analysis & Case Studies
Community Development Plan
A curated selection of my work demonstrating competency in PPDM concepts.
From a simple "gateway" town to a model of efficiency and ecological stewardship. Explore how Mayor Florante Gerdan transformed Santa Fe through the Citizen's Charter and the Mulawin Project.
Quantitative assessment of the "Green City Initiative". Calculated NPV and IRR to determine the economic feasibility of public funding for urban parks.
A 2,000-word policy brief recommending specific digital interventions to improve transparency in local procurement processes.
A holistic development plan for Barangay San Jose, incorporating participatory planning methods, resource allocation, and sustainability metrics.
One of my biggest takeaways from PPDM is that good policy design does not guarantee successful implementation. Through the case studies on development failures, I learned that the "implementation gap" is often caused by a lack of institutional capacity and political will, rather than technical flaws in the plan itself.
The module on participatory planning shifted my perspective from a top-down approach to a bottom-up one. Engaging beneficiaries early in the project cycle reduces resistance and ensures the project meets actual needs.
Moving forward, I intend to apply the sustainability frameworks learned in this class to my workplace. Ensuring that projects are not just economically viable but also socially equitable and environmentally sound is crucial for modern public administration.