Community-Based Evaluation of Youth Leaders’ Role in Barangay Governance for Strengthening Economic Resilience in Malilipot

Abstract

 This study  examines the community's evaluation of youth leaders’ roles in barangay governance in Malilipot, Albay, and its influence on economic resilience. The study employed surveys and regression analyses to assess key variables such as leadership, innovation, engagement, initiatives, and collaboration. Results indicate that community members actively participate in evaluating transparency (WM = 3.80), collaboration (WM = 3.90), and leadership (WM = 3.50), with the highest engagement in collaboration and transparency, both categorized as "Very Much Extent." Meanwhile, evaluations of initiatives (WM = 3.00) and engagement (WM = 3.00) are slightly lower but still reflect "Much Extent" involvement. Regression analysis shows that transparency (B = 0.45, p = 0.001) and collaboration (B = 0.40, p = 0.001) significantly impact economic resilience, whereas leadership effectiveness (B = 0.20, p = 0.10), initiatives (B = 0.10, p = 0.36), and engagement (B = 0.15, p = 0.14) do not have significant effects. The findings showed  that strengthening transparency and teamwork among youth leaders can enhance community resilience.

 The study concludes that effective governance, especially transparency and collaboration, plays a critical role in fostering economic stability and community well-being.

To build resilient communities, it is recommended to develop leadership programs, improve governance structures emphasizing transparency and accountability, and promote active community participation. Additionally, establishing regular evaluation mechanisms and fostering collaborative networks will help sustain progress. Future efforts should focus on increasing formal evaluation of leadership initiatives and encouraging community discussions on youth engagement, thereby strengthening overall community resilience against economic challenges.