Partnership with local organizations in managing vehicle emissions : case study of Jeepney Associations in Davao City, Philippines | |
| Author | Velez, Giovanni |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.UE-07-13 |
| Subject(s) | Motor vehicles--Philippines--Pollution control devices Public-private sector cooperation--Philippines |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Urban Environmental Management, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Public transportation is one of the important services to be provided in all urban areas in developing countries, while its operation and management of services contributes to both the economy and environment. Jeepneys, considered as one of the dominant modes of public transport in the Philippines, are usually operated and managed by individual operators and drivers who organize themselves into jeepney associations in most urban areas of the country. Aside from private cars, jeepney emissions have also contributed significantly to the degradation of urban air. This study utilizes a mixed-method approach in determining the role of jeepney associations in managing vehicle emissions and examining the benefits and constraints in engaging partnerships with other stakeholders in the city. Davao City is chosen as the site for the case study since most of the public utility jeepneys running in the streets use old engines which pose environmental and health problems not only to the commuters but also to the drivers themselves. Stakeholder analysis is employed as technique to determine key issues in partnerships among stakeholders relative to reducing vehicle emissions. While economics becomes a priority concern among jeepney associations in their operations, it does not necessarily mean that they have totally disregarded environmental concerns. The study shows that environmental management practices were already undertaken among these associations such as inspection and maintenance and use of alternative fuels, albeit at a crude and slower pace. It recommends for a need to sustain the initiatives undertaken among various stakeholders through enhancing and expanding partnerships with jeepney associations in managing vehicle emissions. This could be accomplished through consensus-building and a strong political will from the city government as well as commitment from the stakeholders in the city. Mobilizing the jeepney associations as key partners in advocating for cleaner air could be achieved through incentives and financing programs that would uplift the existing conditions of their vehicles. Towards the end, such undertaking would lead to a better cooperation among local organizations in managing air quality in the city. |
| Year | 2007 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Urban Environmental and Management (UE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Vilas Nitivattananon |
| Examination Committee(s) | Sajor, Edsel E. ;Hanaoka, Shinya |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Canadian International Development Agency(CIDA) |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2007 |