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Step 5. Formulati<strong>ng</strong> goals and objectivesGoals and objectives translate the LGU’s mission into more concrete and measurable terms.<stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>>y are statements of desired results. Goals are lo<strong>ng</strong>-term results while objectives areimmediate results that LGUs can attain. For example:• Goal: To provide access to affordable and clean water for all households in the LGU.• Objective 1: To install a potable water supply system in each bara<strong>ng</strong>ay.• Objective 2: To rehabilitate 50% of the existi<strong>ng</strong> water supply network in themunicipality.Step 6. Prioritizi<strong>ng</strong> programs and projects and capacity development needsGoals and objectives can make an impact on the lives of the people in the LGU only if theyare translated into programs and projects. Many programs and projects are pursued with thebest of intentions, but not necessarily the most appropriate and responsive to the issues andproblems they sought to address. In this case, there is need to “sift” through the initial shortlist of priority issues and concerns identified in Step 2 and the correspondi<strong>ng</strong> ideas forpolicies, ordinances, programs and projects generated from multi-sectoral consultationsconducted in Step 3.<stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> followi<strong>ng</strong> parameters can be used, together with tools and techniques (e.g. SWOTanalysis, stakeholder analysis, etc.) described in the ELA Manual Facilitator’s Guide toprioritize programs and projects.1. Impact and Relevance. Will the program/project directly contribute to the LGU’svision and mission?2. Timeframe. Can the program/project be implemented within the term of the LCE andthe sa<strong>ng</strong>gunian?3. Resource constraints. Can the program/project be implemented immediately givenexisti<strong>ng</strong> organizational and financial resources, technology, information, etc.?4. Acceptability. Is the program/project acceptable to key stakeholders? Is thereresistance from influential groups?5. Contribution to shared goals of cross-cutti<strong>ng</strong> development themes. Does theprogram/project reduce poverty? Promote gender equality? Protect the environment?93

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