Socio-Economic Need Assessment of a Rural Area in the Philippines

Abstract

Poverty has been a persistent global issue that is being addressed in the Sustainable Development Goal 2030 designed to continuously reduce the extreme poverty situation. In line with this, the study is aimed to determine the socio-economic condition of Barangay Abut in the City of San Fernando, La Union, Philippines to be able to propose strategic moves for its development. The study specifically presented the perceived economic condition, the social condition, socio-economic related problems encountered, and the proposed actions to improve the socio-economic condition of the place. It covered 79 households as participants in the survey. Simple descriptive statistics were utilized in analyzing the gathered data. The study found the economic and social aspects to be perceived as average condition, however, related problems were encountered, such as inadequate livelihood opportunities, insufficient facilities and services, and poor socio-economic conditions among others. A strategic development plan is proposed to include poverty alleviation, values formation, solid waste management, and capability building among others.