How Ready Is Your Local Government for Data-Driven Planning and Artificial Intelligence?
In an era of rapid digital transformation and artificial intelligence, the ability of local governments to collect, manage, analyze, and responsibly use data is becoming essential to effective governance and sustainable development. From infrastructure investment and land-use planning to public service delivery and disaster resilience, better data enables better decisions—and better decisions create opportunities for better lives.
The LGU Data Maturity Assessment, developed by Atty. Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, is a practical self-assessment tool designed for Philippine provincial, city, and municipal governments. It helps local planning and development coordinators, policymakers, and government personnel evaluate their institutions’ current data capabilities, identify areas for improvement, and understand their readiness for data-driven governance and responsible AI integration.
The assessment uses a five-level maturity framework, progressing from Level 1: Fragmented, where information is largely disconnected, to Level 5: AI-Augmented, where governed data systems and responsibly deployed AI support analysis, planning, and public service delivery.
Take the 5-Minute Assessment
Answer six short questions covering the essential dimensions of LGU data maturity: data quality, systems integration, evidence-based decision-making, data governance, personnel capabilities, and AI adoption.
Instructions:
- Provide your LGU or organization details, if applicable.
- Answer all six questions based on your LGU’s actual current practices.
- Select the description that most accurately reflects your institution. There are no right or wrong answers.
- Click Get My Instant Score after completing the assessment.
- Receive your Data Maturity Score (out of 30), indicative maturity level (1–5), and recommended priority areas for improvement.
- You may print or save your assessment results for future reference.
Participation in the optional analytics-sharing component is voluntary. Your individual score will still be displayed even if you choose not to share your results.
From Data Maturity to Intelligent Governance
This assessment is more than an exercise in digital readiness. It is an invitation for every LGU to reflect on how information, technology, institutional capability, and responsible innovation can strengthen development planning and public accountability.
Our goal is not simply to build smarter systems, but to build more capable institutions, inclusive communities, and future-ready local economies.
Knowledge is the new currency. Responsible innovation transforms knowledge into meaningful development.
Atty. Jocelle Batapa-Sigue
Founder and Convenor, Philippine ICT Innovation Network
Former Undersecretary for ICT Industry Development, DICT
jocellebatapasigue.com
