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Governmentality in the Context of a Japanese-funded Farm-to- Market Road (FMR) in Agdangan, Quezon Province, Philippines
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Abstract Recent studies have focused on the role of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in financing infrastructural projects and rural development programmes. This study contributes to this literature by demonstrating how Japanese and Filipino aid authorities facilitate a Japanese-ODA-funded Farm-to-Marke... view more
Recent studies have focused on the role of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in financing infrastructural projects and rural development programmes. This study contributes to this literature by demonstrating how Japanese and Filipino aid authorities facilitate a Japanese-ODA-funded Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) subproject as a solution aiming to achieve overall poverty reduction and rural economic growth in the Philippines. Drawing on Foucault’s governmentality, the paper analyses processes and interactions within the management stages of the FMR subproject. It examines the impact of the completed FMR among agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs). It argues that while the FMR fostered mutual understanding and beneficial relationships among aid authorities, more significant advantages were accrued by the non-poor sector. Consequently, ARBs clamour for further support to maximize FMR benefits.... view less
Keywords
Japan; Philippines; governmentality; development aid; combating poverty; economic growth
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
agrarian reform beneficiaries; farm-to-market road
Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
Page/Pages
p. 48-64
Journal
Studies of Transition States and Societies, 15 (2023) 1
ISSN
1736-8758
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed