Increasing participation of CSOs in local development processes reinforces responsiveness and accountability among local officials. Local governments will therefore be encouraged to create opportunities for citizens to continuously engage with them in an inclusionary and participatory manner. Representation of CSOs in the Local Special Bodies in accordance with the Local Government Code will be strictly enforced. Likewise, the forging of LGU-CSO/Private Sector partnership will be promoted. By collaborating with CSOs and the private sector in the implementation of local government's development projects, not only are financial resources shared, but also knowledge and experiences, which increases the chances for local development.