EROPA Bulletin Volume 34 Nos. 3-4 | Page 40

40 EROPA Bulletin Governance (Policy Issues)... (From page 39) climate along with good governance initiatives in place. Armed with investor confidence, she shows how PPP can facilitate increased capital inflow that in turn translates to better economic forecasts for local governments. What Can Improve Local Public Services?: An Empirical Analysis of the Philippines Presented by Dr. Kenichi Nishimura, this paper looked at the case of the Philippines in terms of governance styles in the Philippines. A survey of 300 respondents (mayors and municipal/ city planning and development coordinators) was conducted to explore this inquiry. Nishimura reported that Philippine mayors have generally two styles of governance: efficient governance with strong leadership; and