MILAB, short for Modeling Inter-LGU Alliance for Western Basilan, is a pioneering LGU alliance building project with the municipal governments of Lantawan, Maluso, Sumisip, Hadji Muhtamad, and Tabuan Lasa in Basilan province.
Read more: IN PICTURES: MILAB Partners Meeting and Equipment Turnover
This event — the third and final in the consultation series — is supported by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation and implemented by IAG through the 18-month “Modeling Inter-LGU Alliance for Basilan” (MILAB) Project.
Read more: Local legislative officials assemble for Western Basilan Alliance
Helping the people of the Bangsamoro understand government processes will ensure that they can participate in policy-making to address their needs and prevent political dynasties from exerting power over the region.
Read more: Training Bangsamoro people will give power to parties, not political dynasties
CSOs play a powerful role in connecting stakeholders with key decision-makers. It is imperative for CSO leaders from various sectors to communicate interests of their constituents to local and national government and political leaders so that the future Bangsamoro political entity may finally bring lasting peace and stability in Mindanao.
Read more: Mindanao CSO leaders to meet with peace process officials