LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION OFFICE (LEDIPO) IN THE PROMOTION OF MICRO SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN THE PROVINCE OF LAGUNA


Redencion A. Crisostomo
Master in Public Administration, Provincial Government of Laguna, Sta. Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
Abstract
This study assessed the extent of Performance and the Level of Ability of LEDIPO in promoting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in the Province of Laguna during the fiscal year 2023, as perceived by the two groups of respondents, the LEDIPO Heads, Employees and selected MSMEs from the 3rd and 4th districts, was surveyed using a self-administered questionnaire. Utilization of a descriptive-quantitative correlational research design and statistical tools such as mean, standard deviation, and Pearsons correlation coefficient and T-test to analyze the data gathered. Results showed that the extent of performance and the level of Ability of LEDIPO in the promotion of MSMEs in the province of Laguna was verbally interpreted as Excellent and Very Good leading to a highly effective performance of LEDIPO. Moreover, the relationship between the extent of performance and the level of ability of LEDIPO suggests strong positive relationship in various aspects related to MSMEs promotion, this indicate significant relationships between LEDIPO performance and LEDIPO ability. Furthermore, the study revealed that in the two group of respondents, the perception of MSMEs towards the implementer is Excellent, which means that LEDIPO should further sustain their work to meet the expectations of stakeholders. The study recommends continuous monitoring of LEDIPOs interventions to assess the impact and align with MSME needs. Prioritize training programs and workshops to enhance MSME skills for sustainability and Strengthen collaboration with stakeholders and leverage the technology.
Keywords: Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office, Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Promotion of MSMEs, Performance of LEDIPO, Level of Ability
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)

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Published on : 2024-05-28

Vol : 10
Issue : 5
Month : May
Year : 2024
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