Local economic development and youth employment

Local economic development and youth employment in the Philippines: The case of Davao City

Davao City is the natural commercial hub of southern Mindanao. Because of its strategic location, plays a similar role within the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines - East Asian Growth Area. It is known as a progressive city with a stable government and is widely regarded as being one of the most peaceful cities in Southeast Asia.

This case study looks at the factors that have given Davao City its enviable reputation and in particular the strategies adopted by the local government to meet development challenges.