Implementation Of Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) in Mambajao, Camiguin

Abstract

The Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) is a poverty-reduction initiative that supports vulnerable communities through capability-building, enterprise development, and access to livelihood opportunities. This study assessed the implementation of the SLP among Sustainable Livelihood Program Association (SLPA) beneficiaries in Mambajao, Camiguin. It examined implementation across human, social, natural, physical, and financial capital; tested differences according to organizational position, enterprise type, and years of operation; and identified the major challenges encountered by associations. A descriptive-comparative design was used. The respondents were 96 SLPA officers purposively selected from 32 associations formed from 2017 to 2019. Data were analyzed using frequency count, percentage, mean, standard deviation, one-way analysis of variance, the Kruskal-Wallis H test, and Dunn's post hoc test with Holm correction. The findings showed limited overall implementation (M = 1.89, SD = 0.28). Physical capital obtained the highest rating (M = 2.46), whereas financial capital (M = 1.58) and natural capital (M = 1.68) were the least implemented. Implementation differed significantly according to enterprise type, H(5) = 19.89, p = .001, epsilon squared = .21, and years of operation, H(3) = 22.21, p < .001, epsilon squared = .23, but not according to organizational position, F(3, 92) = 0.057, p = .982. Members' lack of interest or time, financial-management issues, and discontinued meetings or activities were the leading challenges. The findings indicate the need for continuous capacity-building, stronger financial and market support, regular organizational monitoring, and coordinated institutional assistance to improve enterprise sustainability.