Includes bibliographical references.

1. Introduction: governance of poverty alleviation -- 2. Tracing history of the minimum basic needs approach -- 3. Ilocos Norte: a case study -- 4. The case of Capiz: a study in contrast -- 5. The MBN indicators as measures of governance -- 6. Public-Private partnership in poverty alleviation: the case of CIDSS -- 7. Reflecting on the Estrada administration's governance of poverty alleviation -- 8. Summary, conclusion, and recommendation: Highlights of the evaluation study of CIDSS.

This compilation of readings seeks to enhance appreciation of governance issues in the formulation, planning, implementation and monitoring/evaluation of poverty alleviation programs. It is a resource book for students as well as researchers and practitioners who wish to learn more about the processes involved in implementing innovative approaches and strategies in poverty alleviation from their inception to the solution of problems and issues attending the management of programs addressing poverty.