PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) IN THE PHILIPPINES

Authors: Tirso D. Manoli, Henry C. Costales, Myla R. Paguyo, Shella Mae L. Baccay & Aaron John Steffan A. Rosquetta

ABSTRACT

This study examined the contributions of public and private sector organizations to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in an independent city in Northern Philippines using a multi-method research design. The quantitative component employed a descriptive-correlational approach to assess the profile of organizations, the extent of their SDG contributions in terms of policies, programs, and resource allocation, and their level of SDG alignment and implementation. The qualitative component utilized a descriptive design to explore the challenges encountered by organizations in implementing SDG-related initiatives. A total of 100 organizational heads from government agencies, local government units, private companies, and non-government organizations participated in the study through purposive sampling. A researcher-developed questionnaire, validated by experts and with a reliability coefficient of 0.90, was used for data collection. Quantitative data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and Pearson correlation, while qualitative responses were examined through thematic analysis. Findings revealed that organizations demonstrated a generally high level of contribution to SDGs in terms of policies and programs, while resource allocation remained at a moderate level. SDG alignment and implementation were also moderate. A significant positive relationship was found between organizational contributions and SDG alignment and implementation. Qualitative results identified four key challenges: limited financial and resource capacity, weak institutionalization of SDG frameworks, limited employee awareness and capacity, and coordination and implementation issues. The study concludes that while organizations show strong strategic intent toward SDGs, gaps remain in institutional support and operational execution.

Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals, organizational contributions, SDG implementation, public and private sector, multi-method research, Philippines

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