Community-DrivenDevelopment
The Ostrom-Roxas Framework for Area Economics. A comprehensive academic program that synthesizes Nobel Prize-winning governance principles with cutting-edge economic models for sustainable community development.
Foundation Course: Perfect entry point for students new to Area Management principles
Research-Based: Built on Nobel Prize-winning research and decades of field experience in the Philippines
Practical Application: Real-world case studies and project-based learning throughout
Academic Excellence
This foundational course introduces theory and practice of Area Management, synthesizing Nobel Prize-winning research with practical frameworks for sustainable community development.
Foundational Concepts
Development paradigms, Ostrom's governance principles, and Roxas's economic model
Philippine Context
Local applications, case studies, and community mobilization strategies
Tools & Implementation
Value chain analysis, technology integration, and project development
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, students will be able to:
Assessment Structure
Course Timeline
A carefully structured progression from foundational theory through Philippine applications to practical implementation and project development.
The Development Problem
Introduction to development paradigms and Tragedy of the Commons
Elinor Ostrom's Solution
Nobel-winning work on governing commons and 8 Design Principles
Sixto K. Roxas's Model
Area Economics and enterprise-ecosystem model
Integrated Framework
Synthesizing governance and economics through consensual governance
Midterm Exam I
Assessment of core theoretical understanding
Philippine Local Landscape
Local Government Code, IPRA, and CBRM history
Case Studies
Coasts, Uplands, and Plains - real-world applications
Community Building
AMU design and Community Enterprise structuring
Economic Justice Tools
Value chain analysis and intervention strategies
Technology & Metrics
Modern tools and success measurement
Final Project Workshop
Area Management Plan development and presentation
Final Examination
Comprehensive assessment and course synthesis
Teaching & Learning Methods
Lectures & Discussions
Socratic method and guest speakers
Case Studies
Real Philippine community examples
Field Visits
Firsthand community experience
Project Work
Hands-on Area Management design
Join the Program
Be part of the next generation of community development leaders equipped with cutting-edge frameworks for sustainable, equitable growth.
Prerequisites
Course Details
Applications open for next semester
Learning Resources
Governing the Commons
Core TextElinor Ostrom
Area Economics Papers
Core TextSixto K. Roxas
Community-Driven Development
SupplementaryWorld Bank/ADB
Philippine Government Publications
ReferenceNEDA, DILG