GUIDE TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (CDP)

PREPARATION

The Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) Preparation DILG 2008 is a

framework developed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government to support

planning, developing, and implementing a comprehensive plan for local governments with

respect to local economic, social, political, and physical development. The framework provides a

guideline for local government units to develop, review, and assess CDPs with greater

involvement of civil society, organized groups, entrepreneurs, and other local government

stakeholders. It also aims to create a more participatory, transparent, and accountable planning

approach which encourages active participation from local government units and other

stakeholders. At its core, the framework includes the establishment of a clear plan-making

process and an extensive set of planning strategies to ensure that local governments develop a

plan suited to their particular context and needs. This plan-making process includes extensive

consultation and integration of local stakeholders, including engaging residents about their

perspectives on development issues; designing indicators that are meaningful and specific to the

context; the establishment of a clear set of objectives and action plans; and an extensive

evaluation and review system.

The CDP Preparation DILG 2008 also offers local government units specific strategies

for planning, managing, and assessing progress on their CDPs. These strategies include

identifying and addressing gaps and implementing plans for improvement; creating coordination
and collaboration between local stakeholders and their external partners; and monitoring and

adjusting the plans to ensure they remain relevant to the local context. By implementing the CDP

Preparation DILG 2008, local government units can develop and implement comprehensive,

sustainable development plans that meet their unique contexts and respond to the needs of their

citizens.