Guidelines in the Implementation of the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) Program for FY 2015

June 2, 2015

DA DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR NO. 01-15

 

I. BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE

The Government is adopting a two-pronged approach; (1) negotiated political settlement of all armed conflict through peace negotiations; and (2) undertaking programs aimed at addressing the root causes of armed conflict through interventions on the ground to strengthen peace-building, reconstruction and development in conflict-vulnerable areas.

The Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) Program, as embodied in the Philippines Development Plan for 2011 to 2016, was launched as the National Government's framework for intervention in conflict-vulnerable areas to complement the peace negotiation efforts in line with its commitment to address the causes of conflict and issues affecting the peace process.

This is the third year of the program's implementation by the Department of Agriculture (DA) and by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) which has commenced in 2013. HTcADC

Based on the foregoing, this guideline is hereby issued to guide the concerned officials, and partner implementing units and offices of the PAMANA Program for the FY 2015.

II. LEGAL BASES

The issuance of this guideline is founded on the following:

A. Chapter 9: Peace and Security, Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016, which indicated PAyapa at MAsaganang PAmayanan (PAMANA) Program FY 2015 is a Priority Program of Government.

B. Chapter V (Department of Agriculture), Item A (Office of the Secretary), Item No. 9 under the Special Provisions of the Republic Act (RA) No. 10651 also known as the General Appropriations Act of 2015 (GAA 2015) that provided for P1,796,485,000 under the PAMANA Program.

C. DILG-OPAPP Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, Series of 2012 entitled Guidelines in the Management of the PAMANA and Program Fund.

III. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The following are the program objectives contributory to lasting peace:

1. Improve socio-economic conditions in conflict-affected and conflict-vulnerable areas as well as in areas covered by Peace Agreements;

2. Improve governance by enhancing capacities of government institutions to pursue peace and development in conflict-affected and conflict-vulnerable areas; and

3. Empower communities by strengthening their capacities to address issues of conflict and peace through activities that improve social cohesion.

IV. PROGRAM FRAMEWORK

The PAMANA Program framework is anchored on three complimentary strategic pillars that define core interventions to achieve lasting peace, as follow:

A. Pillar 1 — refers to interventions that support the establishment of the foundations of peace and the building of resilient communities through policy reform and development.

B. Pillar 2 — refers to micro-level interventions that promote the convergent delivery of services and goods focused on households and communities by both national and local agencies/units.

C. Pillar 3 — refers to meso-level interventions that address regional and sub-regional development challenges which will contribute to peace building.

For FY 2015, the Department of Agriculture (DA), along with partner-NGAs, will implement PAMANA Pillar 2 and 3 projects anchored on the goal of high-impact sub-regional economic integration, connectivity and development. It provides support for economic integration of poor areas, thus addressing development issues beyond the geographic boundaries of conflict-affected communities. This ultimately contributes to the building of communities that are resilient even in the midst of armed conflict.

V. PROGRAM COVERAGE

PAMANA covers seven (7) geographical zones, in which target areas have been identified and prioritized based on the various peace process lines:

A. Areas Included in the Bangsamoro Peace Process

1. Central Mindanao (Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao) and Lanao del Norte, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, South Cotabato

2. Zamboanga Peninsula (Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay), Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi (ZamBaSulTa)

B. Areas Affected by the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)/New People's Army (NPA)/National Democratic Front (NDF)

1. Bicol (Sorsogon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Masbate), Quezon, Oriental Mindoro

2. Negros-Panay

3. Samar (Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar) Island

4. Caraga (Agusan del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur), Davao Oriental, Davao del Norte, Compostela Valley

C. Areas Covered by Closure Agreement

1. Negros-Panay — areas covered by the agreement with the Rebolusyonaryong Partidong Manggagawa-Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex Boncayao Brigade-Tabara Paduano Group (RMP-P/RPA/ABB-TPG).

2. Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) — barangays covered by the 2011 Government of the Philippines (GPH)-Cordillera Bodong Administration (CBA)-Cordillera People's Liberation Army (CPLA). aScITE

VI. PROGRAM FUND

The National Government has allocated PAMANA Program Funds in the amount of PhP1,796,485,000, herein after referred to as the Fund, to the different PAMANA implementing agencies, including the DA under the General Appropriations Act of 2015. The Fund shall be used exclusively to implement projects in vulnerable and conflict-affected areas. These projects where identified based on criteria set by OPAPP, in close coordination with the security sector, or as defined by relevant peace agreements. 1

VII. POLICY GUIDELINES

A. Eligible Local Government Units (LGUs) and Projects

1. Eligible City/Municipal/Provincial Local Government Units (C/M/PLGUs) are those previously selected and prioritized, based on the criteria set by OPAPP, in close coordination with the Security Sector, or as defined by the relevant Peace Agreements.

2. Eligible projects are agri-fishery infrastructure and non-infrastructure that were identified thru conflict-sensitive planning and programming process spearheaded by OPAPP and matched to the DA's menu of projects.

B. Eligibility of Partner Implementing Agencies

Partner implementing agencies can implement agri-fishery projects provided they meet the following criteria:

1. With technical capacities and organizational capabilities as determined by DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs concerned;

2. Without unliquidated funds to DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs based on relevant and existing government accounting and auditing rules and regulations;

3. Its Sanggunian has issued a Sanggunian Resolution authorizing the Local Chief Executive (LCE) to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs in accordance with Section 22 (c) of the Local Government Code (LGC); and

4. Its Sanggunian has issued an Appropriations Ordinance or Sanggunian Resolution providing counterpart fund for project from its Local Annual Investment Plan (AIP).

 In case MLGUs/CLGUs/PLGUs and other implementing agencies cannot meet the above eligibility criteria, DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs shall implement the agri-fishery projects through competitive bidding in accordance with RA No. 9184 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

C. Program Coordination

1. DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs shall conduct program and implementing guidelines orientation. They shall coordinate with and inform the LGUs the program requirements for the implementation of PAMANA projects on/or before June 15, 2015.

2. DA-RFOs and BFAR-ROs shall designate a PAMANA focal person in the central and their regional offices. They shall also require the LGUs and other implementing agencies to designate their focal persons.

D. Program Fund Releases, Administration and Management

1. The fund shall only be released to LGUs/partner implementing agencies once they have complied with the following program requirements and other supporting documents, as may be required by the DA-RFOs and BFAR-ROs in relation to the implementation of the program:

1.1 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA); 2

1.2 Liquidation Report;

1.3 Duly approved Project Proposal;

1.4 Deed of Donation (DD) or Certificate of Land Availability (CLA) or Usufruct Agreement (UA) for infrastructure project, whichever is applicable;

1.5 Detailed and duly approved Work and Financial Plan (Non-infrastructure projects); and

1.6 Program of Work (POW)/Detailed Engineering Design (DED)/Cost Estimate (CE) (Infrastructure);

2. The Fund shall be used exclusively to implement projects in areas affected by and vulnerable to armed conflict, as identified by the OPAPP through conflict-sensitive programming processes. In no case shall the said Fund be used for any other purpose.

3. Recipient LGU/partner implementing agency shall open or use an existing Special Trust Account (STA) in a government bank (GB).

4. DA funds shall be transferred to LGUs and in turn, LGU will issue an official receipt (OR) acknowledging the fund transfer. HEITAD

5. The monitoring and evaluation expenses of the agencies mandated to implement and/or oversee the implementation of programs and projects shall not exceed three percent (3%) of the project/program cost as stipulated in the Section 43 of the General Provisions of GAA 2015.

6. The meaning of savings shall be in accordance with Section 70 of the General Provisions of GAA 2015.

7. Fund releases for infrastructure projects shall be made in three (3) tranches:

 

Tranches	Collatilla/Conditions/Requirements
First Tranche 50% (Include mobilization and other project cost specified in the PP/POW)	a. Duly executed MOA; b. Duly approved PP/POW and DED; c. Liquidation report/s of previous project/s with the DA; d. LGU certification that all Road Right-of-Way (ROW) have been settled and maintenance funds have been allocated; e. Print out of digital photos of proposed project site; and f. Geo-tagging requirements.
Second Tranche 40% (Include other cost specified in the PP/POW)	a. Copy of the duly executed service/supply contract between the partner implementing agency and the contractor to whom it was awarded; b. At least 70% liquidation of the funds release in the first tranche as indicated in the liquidation report submitted; c. At least 70% physical accomplishment certified by the LCE duly validated by the DA-RFO concerned; and d. Digital Geo-tagged photos of on-going projects.
Third Tranche 10% (Include other cost specified in the PP/POW)	a. 100% liquidation of the funds released in the first and second tranches as indicated in the liquidation report submitted; b. 100% physical accomplishment report, duly signed by P/MLGU and DA-RFO; c. Certificate of Completion and Acceptance by the LCE; and d. Digital Geo-tagging photos of completed projects.

For livelihood projects, production/post production equipment and goods that require one-time procurement, release of funds to the LGUs will be in full. However, DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs have the option to modify the tranching in conformity with the arrangements agreed upon with the LGU-recipients.

Implementation shall be subject to applicable provisions of COA Circular No. 94-013, S. 1994 dated December 14, 1994, 3COA Circular 2012-001, S. 2012 dated 14 June 2012 4 and other pertinent COA Circulars as well as all applicable laws, government rules and regulations.

E. Project Preparation, Implementation and Replacement

1. C/M/PLGUs may seek technical assistance from DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs, whichever is applicable, in preparing the project proposals, utilizing the prescribed template provided in Annex B.

2. C/M/PLGUs projects under the Closure Agreement Program with the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) — barangays covered by the 2011 Government of the Philippines (GPH)-Cordillera Bodong Administration (CBA)-Cordillera People's Liberation Army (CPLA) and RPMP/RPA/ABB shall prepare the project proposal and pertinent documentary requirements, in close coordination with the OPPAP Project Management Office (PMO).

3. LGUs may implement nationally funded projects, farm-to-market road (FMR) in particular, provided they are certified to be capable by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and through the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in accordance with Section 89, General Provisions of the GAA 2015.

4. FMR projects covering two or more municipalities shall be implemented by the PLGU, as deemed capable by DPWH with corresponding certification, otherwise, the DPWH will implement the same.

5. FMR projects covering two or more municipalities where the right to implement the project is being contested, the RPOC or the OPAPP shall determine the partner implementing agency which shall be either the PLGU or DPWH.

6. For areas covered by Peace Agreements, projects may only be replaced with clearance from the Project Management Offices (PMOs) of the GPH-RPMP/RPA/ABB Closure Processes.

7. Project replacement, in accordance with this guidelines, may be allowed only once to fast track project implementation within the year subject to limitations provided by applicable law, rules and regulations.

VIII. MECHANICS OF IMPLEMENTATION

A. Submission, Evaluation and Approval of Project Proposals and Other Enabling/Supporting Documents

1. Eligible LGU may seek technical assistance from DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs, whichever is applicable, in preparing the project proposal, utilizing the suggested pro-forma/template provided in Annex B.

2. Project proposals and enabling/supporting documents shall be prepared by C/M/PLGUs, covering their areas of jurisdiction.

3. Project Proposals shall be submitted to the DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs, whichever is appropriate, by the C/M/PLGUs together with the required supporting documents enumerated in Article VII, Item D.1 of this guidelines.

4. The DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs, whichever is appropriate, shall set deadlines for the completion and submission of project proposals together with the supporting documents, such as DD/CLA/UA, WFP), POW, DEDs, CEs, and other documents deemed necessary by DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs to fast track the review, evaluation and approval of pre-identified projects.

 Failure to complete and submit the projects proposals and supporting documents shall be the basis of DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs for not releasing the fund to LGUs in implementing PAMANA projects, concurred by RPOC and/or OPAPP-PMO.

5. Once submitted, the DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs, whichever is applicable, shall conduct the corresponding site validation, geo-tagging and verify accuracy of submitted project proposals and supporting documents to be completed in the soonest possible time.

6. Those that have passed the evaluation stage shall be endorsed to the appropriate DA-RFO Regional Executive Directors (REDs) or BFAR Regional Directors (RDs) for review and approval.

B. Project Implementation

1. The MOA between the DA and the C/M/PLGU shall be executed once the project proposal has been duly approved.

2. Projects shall be implemented through any of the following implementing scheme, as appropriate:

2.1 C/M/PLGU by administration or by contract.

2.2 DPWH by administration or by contract. ATICcS

C. Replacement of Projects

1. Proposed project may be replaced with another project when the following circumstances occur:

1.1 The proposed project is outside the DA list of eligible projects;

1.2 The proposed project is found to be technically unfeasible after project appraisal;

1.3 There is Double funding. 5 However, in the event that both programmed proposals are yet to be implemented, it is recommended that the project found to be with double funding be implemented under the Program Fund since it has undergone meticulous selection process by OPAPP.

2. In the event where project replacement is necessary, the DA-RFO or BFAR-RO concerned shall transmit the request of the LGU for replacement to the OPAPP PMO in the area for review and validation along with the DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs concerned, copy furnished the RPOC for information. OPAPP Main Office shall have the discretion as to what projects will be implemented upon recommendation of the OPAPP-PMO.

3. Replacement projects must be:

3.1 Sourced from the results of a conflict-sensitive planning process as defined by OPAPP through RPOC;

3.2 Without additional project cost (project shall cost the same as the allocation of the original project to be replaced); and

3.3 Submitted on or before August 15, 2015. Any extension will not be honored by DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs.

4. Project replacements shall be reported by the DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs to the DA-Field Operations Services (FOS) or the BFAR-Central Office for information and reference purposes.

D. Project Counterparting Scheme

1. LGU counterpart under the Program shall be in monetary form (cash), except for 4th, 5th and 6th class municipalities, to be sourced from its 2015 Annual Investment Plan and Annual Budget and other LGU funding sources, as follows:

 

Type of Project	Counterpart (Percent)
City/Province*/	Municipality ***/
Class 1, 2, 3	Class 4, 5, 6****/

Infrastructure
Pre and Post Production Equipment	10	10	5
Post Harvest Facilities	10	10	5
Irrigation Systems	10	10	5
Farm-to-Market Roads	10	10	10

Non-Infrastructure

Livelihood**/

5

5

0

*/ Whether Highly Urbanized/Independent/Chartered. **/ Includes Organic Production, Animal Acquisition/Dispersal, Seed Production, Fingerlings and Fishing Paraphernalia and other Agri-Fishery Livelihood Projects. ***/ Based on the recent DILG Classification. ****/ Cash or in-kind.

2. LGU cash counterpart shall form part of the total project cost that shall be bid out.

 LGUs' failure to provide counterpart fund through an Appropriation Ordinance or Sanggunian Resolution will be a basis for not releasing the funds to LGUs in implementing the projects, concurred by RPOC and/or OPAPP-PMO.

IX. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS

A. The Program National Steering Committee (PNSC)

1. The Program National Steering Committee (PNSC) shall be co-chaired by the Undersecretaries of OPAPP and of DA. The Assistant Secretaries and Directors of OPAPP and of DA may be assigned by the heads of both agencies as members. The Regional Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries-Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DAF-ARMM) and representatives of BFAR and DAR and other agencies may be invited when needed.

2. The PNSC shall:

2.1 Provide program guidelines and policy directions for the Pillars 2 and 3 projects of the PAMANA Program;

2.2 Review and endorse to the DA and the OPAPP Secretaries the annual work and financial plan of the PAMANA Program; and

2.3 Oversee the implementation of the Program.

B. The Regional/Provincial Peace and Order Councils

1. The Regional/Provincial Peace and Order Council (R/PPOC) shall be comprised of members of DILG Regional Director, OPAPP Area Manager, PNP Regional/Provincial Director, AFP Regional/Provincial Commanders, and NGA Representatives. TIADCc

2. The RPOC/PPOC shall:

2.1 Serve as the coordinating body and project clearing house for the PAMANA Program at the regional and provincial levels;

2.2 Coordinate with the Regional Development Council (RDC) and Provincial Development Council (PDC) Secretariats for the harmonization of programs and projects. This will ensure that the Peace and Conflict-Sensitive PDPFP/AIPs or CDP-ELA/AIPs shall be integrated into the Peace and Development Plans of each region and province;

2.3 Coordinate regional/provincial programs, activities and funding requirements for areas identified under the Program;

2.4 Ensure mainstreaming of regional/provincial PAMANA Program interventions into the plans and programs of concerned government agencies and local government units;

2.5 Coordinate with relevant agencies, development partners, CSOs and project management offices on the implementation of the PAMANA Program in the region and province; and

2.6 Provide support to OPAPP in monitoring implementation and evaluating progress and results of the PAMANA.

C. PARTNER IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES

 Eligible C/M/PLGU or the DPWH shall:

1. Enter into a MOA with the appropriate DA-RFO or BFAR RO for the release of funds;

2. Open a Special Trust Account (STA) in government bank (GB) upon transferring of the funds by DA. In turn, it shall issue an official receipt (OR) in favor of DA acknowledging receipt of the fund;

3. Designate an appropriate focal person/unit which will manage and coordinate the implementation of the PAMANA project in the area;

4. Implement projects by Administration or by Contract through competitive bidding, adhering to the provisions of RA No. 9184 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), as well as all applicable government rules and regulations;

5. Oversee the physical implementation of their respective projects to ensure that they are in accordance with the provisions of the MOA as well as applicable laws, rules and regulations.

6. Submit monthly financial and physical accomplishment reports to the appropriate DA-RFOs or BFAR-ROs as well as geo-tagged of pre/during/post project implementation photos;

7. Responsible for the liquidation reports and submit to the appropriate DA-RFOs or BFAR-ROs;

8. Return the unexpended balance of the released portion of the funds or the pertinent portion related to the cancelled component to the appropriate DA-RFOs or BFAR-ROs; and

9. Install billboards on each of the PAMANA project sites to provide information including the title of the project, period of implementation, fund allocation, implementing agency and other relevant information. The design of the billboard must adhere to the PAMANA Guidelines on Community and Project Billboards, attached as Annex E.

D. PROGRAM MONITORING, VALIDATION AND REPORTING OF PROJECTS

The OPAPP shall act as the lead agency in monitoring the PAMANA Program, in partnership with DA-RFO/BFAR-RFOs.

1. DA-RFOs and BFAR-ROs to DA-Central Office

To ensure timely approval, release of funds, implementation and completion of projects under the PAMANA Program, DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs shall undertake the following:

1.1 Monthly monitoring of projects supported by the PAMANA Program Fund.

1.2 Establish alert mechanisms to ensure timely resolution of issues that may arise before and during project implementation.

1.3 Submit monthly status reports to DA-Field Operations Service (FOS) five (5) days before the end of every month, utilizing DA prescribed monitoring template. AIDSTE

2. DA-Central Office to OPAPP

2.1 Submission of Quarterly Status Report

 DA shall, within ten (10) days from the end of every quarter, submit in print and in electronic copy to OPAPP the PAMANA quarterly status reports. The quarterly status report shall contain information on the following:

2.1.1 Project Description: includes information on location of project site as well as details on project type and specifications and intended benefits of the project

2.1.2 Physical Accomplishment: information on physical status of project

2.1.3 Fund Utilization: information on budget allotment, obligation and utilization

2.1.4 List of Beneficiaries: list of communities, households and individuals (sex disaggregation) benefitted by the project

2.1.5 Issues, Concerns, Actions Taken and Recommendations: information on factors that hinder or facilitate the implementation, actions taken to address issues and concerns, and recommendations to improve project implementation

2.2 Monitoring and Validation

2.2.1 Team Composition

 The quarterly monitoring and validation of PAMANA projects shall be led by the OPAPP in coordination with the appropriate DA-RFOs or BFAR-ROs. A Validation Team shall be constituted to undertake monitoring and validation of project implementation.

 The Validation Team (VT) shall be composed of technical personnel from OPAPP and DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs with the following qualifications: (1) extensive experience in PAMANA implementation; and (2) involvement in monitoring and evaluation processes. The composition of the VT shall be finalized based on the recommendation and approval of the DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs.

 The VT shall be responsible in fulfilling the following tasks:

1. Formulation of tools and mechanisms for the validation process;

2. Actual conduct of monitoring and validation; and

3. Preparation of validation reports

 CSOs/NGOs/POs, through an appropriate agreement with OPAPP, may assist in the monitoring as Third Party Monitors.

2.2.2 Timeframe for Validation

 Validation shall be conducted and finished within thirty (30) days from the receipt of the quarterly reports from the DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs.

2.2.3 Selection of Projects for Validation

 The list of projects for validation shall be derived through random sampling methods informed by other criteria such as distribution of projects across PAMANA zones. The number of projects to be sampled shall be based on the actual number of projects implemented by a specific agency.

2.2.4 Components of the Validation Process

 The validation process shall include, but not be limited to the following activities:

2.2.4.1 Review and examination of quarterly status reports;

2.2.4.2 Review and examination of project documents;

2.2.4.3 Actual inspection of the physical accomplishment of the project;

2.2.4.4 Collection and review of financial documents from the DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs;

2.2.4.5 Interview with individual beneficiaries of the project; and

2.2.4.6 Interview with project implementers from field and/or regional offices.

 The VT shall conduct field visits to the sites of the projects that were included in the list for validation. These field visits shall be conducted to examine the veracity of information included in the quarterly status report presented by the DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs.

 The following points, relative to the content of the quarterly status report, shall be the focus of the validation process: AaCTcI

 In addition, the Team shall also check whether or not the fund was used by the DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs for purposes other than those provided in the GAA.

2.2.5 Preparation of Validation Report

 The VT prepares a validation report containing the results of the validation process conducted. The validation report shall include information on the veracity of the content of the quarterly status report submitted by the implementing agencies (i.e., location of project, physical accomplishment, fund utilization, list of beneficiaries, and factors affecting the project implementation).

2.2.6 Feedback Process

 The VT shall provide DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs and DA-FOS with a copy of the validation report. In the case where the validation report showed errors or discrepancies in the information presented in the quarterly status report submitted by DA-FOS, the DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs agency will be asked to rectify these errors or provide an explanation for these discrepancies within five (5) days from their receipt of the validation report. In the case when the veracity of the information in the quarterly status report has been ascertained, the Team shall provide DA with a copy of the validated quarterly status report.

3. Validation by OPAPP

 All concerned DA and BFAR units shall facilitate and assist the validation process to be conducted by OPAPP.

E. PROGRAM SANCTIONS

The DA REDs/BFAR RDs, upon consultation with the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) and/or OPAPP, are authorized to:

A. Terminate/Cancel the Implementation of the Project for the following Instances:

1. Non-compliance to prescribed project processes, standards and requirements;

2. Corruption and fraudulent practices;

3. When situations/circumstances would make it improbable for the Project to continue or to be carried out; and

4. Upon request with corresponding justification of the LGU/partner implementing agency subject to validation.

 In such case that the project is partially or fully cancelled due to the fault of the Partner Implementing Agency (MLGU/CLGU/PLGU or the DPWH), the same shall be obliged to return the unexpended balance of the released portion of the funds or the pertinent portion related to the cancelled component, whichever applicable. EcTCAD

B. Suspend/Withhold the Release of the Final Tranche if any of the following occurs:

1. During the conduct of review and monitoring activities it was found out that: (1) the procurement of any contract is inconsistent with the provisions of RA No. 9184, and its IRR; and (2) the designated Implementing Partner (MLGU/CLGU/PLGU and DPWH) is performing unsatisfactorily in the implementation and execution of the project or in the event that substantial slippage in implementation is incurred as per report; and

2. Extraordinary conditions such as force majeure, fortuitous events, acts of God and the like which shall make it necessary to suspend the implementation of the Project.

 Implementing Partners will be given a period of one (1) month to resolve the issue, improve performance or remedy the situation. However, termination will be resorted only if Implementing Partners (MLGU/CLGU/PLGU and DPWH), having been duly notified, do not make any effort to institute measures that will address issues at hand.

F. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM

A. Grievances, issues and concerns emanating from LGUs, local civil society organizations (CSO), regional offices of partner participating agencies and other local officials must first be raised with the appropriate M/CPOC or PPOC. Unresolved area-specific issues shall be elevated to the RPOC.

B. Grievances, issues and concerns that are not resolved at the RPOC level shall be forwarded to the OPAPP through a formal complaint which may be sent through regular and/or electronic mail.

G. EFFECTIVITY

This Circular shall take effect immediately after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation and filing with the National Administrative Register of the University of the Philippines Law Center (UPLC).

(SGD.) PROCESO J. ALCALA

Secretary

ANNEX A

LIST OF ELIGIBLE/INELIGIBLE PROJECTS UNDER THE DA-PAMANA PROGRAM

I ELIGIBLE PROJECTS

a) Farm-to-Market Roads and Bridges

b) Irrigation Systems

c) Infrastructure Support to Agriculture and Fishery Production and Development

d) Agro-Processing Facilities and Expanded Agri-Business Activities

e) Post-harvest Facilities and Equipment

f) Cold Storage Facilities

g) Fish Ports/Fish Landing

h) Markets

i) Food Security Interventions

j) Sustainable Agri-Fishery Based Livelihood and other Agri-Fishery Business Investments

k) Tramline

l) Farm Implements

m) Trainings

• Farm/Agricultural School

• Marine Reserve and Fish Sanctuary

• Marine Protected areas

II INELIGIBLE PROJECTS

• Weapons, chainsaws, explosives, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, asbestos and other potentially dangerous materials and equipment

• Road construction into protected areas

• Use of project funds for purchase of or compensation for land

• Maintenance and operation of facilities provided with project funding

• Recurrent government expenditures (e.g., salaries for government and LGU staff)

• Construction or repair of government offices and places of religious worship

• Political and religious activities, rallies and materials

• Salaried activities that employ children below the age of 16 years

• Activities that unfairly exploit women or men at any age

• International Travel

• Consumption items or events

• Tax payments not related to the project

• Microcredit and Loan financing HSAcaE

• Grants to individuals for income generating businesses

• Assistance to family/clan cooperative

• Assistance to established businesses/corporations

• Environmentally damaging activities (e.g., fishing boats of over ten tons and their accessories, manufacture and/or use of asbestos, dynamite, agrochemical and other environmentally-damaging materials) and socially unacceptable activities

• Activities for military or paramilitary purposes

• Pay for loans or finance existing livelihood projects which are funded by other programs or funding agencies/institutions

ANNEX B

PROJECT DESIGN TEMPLATE

Existing DA template to be used, plus the PAMANA PROJECT PROPOSAL/DESIGN FORMAT:

I PROJECT PROFILE
A. Project Title	Enter Project Title • For irrigation projects, specify if the project is New, Rehabilitation or Upgrading of an existing project. For FMR projects, specify if opening or concreting.
B. Project Location	Input the political jurisdiction information from sitio to region.
C. Project Beneficiaries	Indicate segment or sector of the population in the PAMANA Zone who will benefit from the project including sex, age and ethnicity.
D. Total Project Cost	Input the Total Project Cost in Pesos and the percentage of contribution/counterpart of the proponent.
E. Project Duration	Indicate the number of working days needed to implement the project.
F. Project Proponent (PP), Address and Contact Person(s)	Write the Proponent Name, Address and Contact Points
II PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. Background/Rationale	Briefly describe and summarize the peace and development issue(s) of the conflict affected area/population being addressed by the project. Describe how the project can contribute in addressing peace and development issues.   Describe how the project contributes to increased participation of marginalized members of the community in decision-making, and to the protection and prevention of women from sexual violence.
B. Project Objective and Expected Outputs	Specify how the project will contribute to the target areas/beneficiaries in terms of financial, non-financial and peace and development benefits. Define project objectives in terms of scope (what it will accomplish), schedule (when the project will start and finish) and resources (people, financial, etc.)
C. Project Component	Specify the components of the project (program/project/activity/expected output/budget)
D. Project Management Structure	Describe how the project will be implemented and coordinated: • Composition of project management team and positions, their respective roles and functions • Other stakeholders and their roles • Mechanisms for coordination between and among project stakeholders for grievance and redress
E. Gender Equality and Environmental Analysis and Related Strategy	Discuss concrete strategies and actions that were incorporated in the project design to ensure environmental soundness and gender equality (e.g., sex disaggregated data, conscious involvement of women, impact of the project on the environment)
F. Risk Assessment and Risk Management Strategy	Identify factors internal to the project management that may affect progress and achievement of deliverables/outcome results. Discuss mitigating and risk management measures.   Identify other external factors not mentioned in item E that may affect the progress and achievement of deliverables/outcome results. Discuss mitigating and risk management measures.
G. Sustainability/Phase-Out Plan	Discuss the mechanisms to sustain the project, such as, stakeholders support; network and linkages whether existing or projected to be established during project implementation; provision for institutionalization of lessons learned (if any); generation of resources to support the project beyond PAMANA partnership; and identification of organization(s) or institution(s) that will support and monitor the project after termination of PAMANA program: • Operations and Maintenance • Business Development Plan or Savings Mobilization Plan (for livelihood/enterprise project)
Prepared by:	Endorsed by:
Signature over printed name	Signature over printed name
LGU/PO/NGO	LGU/PO/NGO
__________________________	__________________________

ANNEX C

 

PEACE BUILDING PARAMETERS IN EVALUATING PAMANA PROJECTS

GUIDE QUESTIONS	MEANS OF VERIFICATION	RESPONSES	REMARKS
YES	NO

1. Responsiveness to Peace and Development Needs Does the proposal clearly discuss the peace and development issues in the area?   Does the proposal clearly discuss how the project can contribute to addressing peace and development issues in the area?   Does the project directly benefit marginalized members of the community (i.e., former rebels, IPs, Internally Displaced Persons, women, children?	Background/Rationale and Project Objectives Sections
Gender Sensitivity   Does the project contribute to the attainment of gender equality? a. participation of women in decision- making processes of the project b. protection and prevention of women from sexual violence	Background/Rationale and Gender Equality Section

ANNEX D

GUIDE FOR THE CONDUCT OF PAMANA PROJECT ORIENTATION

A Participants will depend on which level of orientation

B Discussion Flow

1. Background on the PAMANA Program. Present the PAMANA objectives and how it relates to the conflict situation in the locality:

a. Reduce poverty through community infrastructure and focused delivery of social services;

b. Improve governance by promoting convergence in the delivery of basic social services;

c. Build capacities of communities in addressing disputes and promoting peace through activities that ensure participation and inclusion.

2. Specific PAMANA projects to include description, location, project cost and breakdown. The IP/Barangay Chairperson to present as well as other programs for the communities to highlight convergence of efforts to address their needs and a government that is present for the people. HESIcT

3. Project objectives

a. Highlight the social benefits and contributions to peace-building;

b. Present baseline information to the community;

c. Present target outputs and impacts of said projects.

4. Project implementation details: labor force selection, project management team, monitoring mechanisms, initial sustainability plan, grievance, redress and feedback mechanism, etc.

a. Highlight areas for community participation i.e., labor force, monitoring, maintenance, among others; and

b. Engage the communities in a discussion on ways in which they can participate; anticipated issues and concerns (risks) in project implementation and generate their recommendations and support in addressing such.

ANNEX E

PAMANA Transparency and Accountability Mechanism

As of 11/16/2012

I. Introduction

PAMANA is the government's peace and development framework that aims to respond and strengthen peace building, reconstruction and development in conflict affected areas (CAAs) as well as sustain all on-going governance and development initiatives on the ground. Its main strategy is to bring back government in these communities by ensuring that they benefit from improved delivery of basic social services and are served by responsive, transparent and accountable governments on resource allocation and utilization, alongside economic development efforts.

As the complementary track to the ongoing peace talks, PAMANA shall be implemented in areas which correspond to five (5) peace process lines.

PAMANA aims to contribute to lasting peace by achieving the following:

1. Reduce poverty and vulnerability in conflict-affected areas through community infrastructure and focused delivery of social services;

2. Improve governance through partnerships with national and local institutions, building capacities for governance, and enhancement of transparency and accountability mechanisms; and

3. Empower communities and strengthen their capacity to address issues of conflict and peace through activities that promote social cohesion.

II. Transparency and Accountability

In line with the administration's policy of transparent and accountable governance, a number of mechanisms are being adopted for PAMANA implementation in addition to the regular monitoring and evaluation functions of government agencies, these include:

a. Third party monitors. Non-government organizations and civil society organizations will be tapped by OPAPP as third party monitors to validate project implementation. A capacity-building program for the TPMs to undertake project monitoring will be conducted by OPAPP.

b. Community and Project billboard: Sub-project information and status of implementation, fund allocation and utilization shall be posted in a project billboard that will be set up at the project site. OPAPP shall provide the standard templates to be used for the community and project billboards.

c. Web-posting: The list of sub-projects and the status of implementation shall be posted in the PAMANA website. Likewise, links to the website of PAMANA partner agencies will be provided from the OPAPP website.

d. Communications: Full disclosure of project information and status of implementation will be made through quad-media.

III. Guidelines for Community and Project Billboards

1. Objectives

The use of project billboards will be utilized as part of the PAMANA Transparency and Accountability Mechanisms.

a. Billboards will serve to inform the general public that the community/LGU is a PAMANA area and shall provide information about the project being implemented.

b. The PAMANA Community Billboard will provide a profile of the municipality and will indicate that the LGU is a PAMANA Community. A community billboard will be set-up per PAMANA municipality.

c. The Project Billboard will provide information on the project, fund disbursement status and contact information. Each project will have its own project billboard set-up on-site.

2. Specifications for Community Billboards

a. Design specifications

 Materials:

1. Reflectorized sticker, all-weather

2. Board — 8ft x 4ft, galvanized sheet

3. Posts — 2 pcs., 10 ft, 2 inches in diameter, galvanized pipe

4. Base — 1/2 sack cement, 1/4 sand and gravel

b. Design/Layout

c. Content.

i. Brief LGU profile (class, source of income) and community profile (composition, source of livelihood)

ii. Challenges and opportunities

iii. Brief description of PAMANA intervention/s in the area

iv. Contact information: hotline, website

v. Logos: Republic of the Philippines, LGU

3. Specifications for Project Billboards

a. Design Specifications caITAC

 Materials:

i. Tarpaulin — 8ft x 4ft, full-color

ii. Board — 8ft x 4ft, plywood

iii. Posts — 2 pcs., 10 ft, 2 inches in diameter, galvanized pipe

iv. Base — 1/2 sack cement, l/4 sand and gravel

b. Design/Layout

c. Content. (To be based on the Project Design documents)

i. Project ID: (c/o OPAPP)

ii. Project Title:

iii. Project Description: (write-up)

iv. Location: indicate Barangay, Municipality, Province as appropriate

v. Date Stated (MM/DD/YYYY)

vi. Contract Completion Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

vii. Contract Cost:

viii. Contractor: name of the contractor or indicate "By Administration" as appropriate

ix. Source of Fund:

x. Proponent:

xi. Contact information:

xii. Logo: Logo of the Project Proponent/Implementing Partner (IP) and the PAMANA Partner Agency (PA)/Funding Agency

xiii. FUND STATUS

a. Date

b. Amount Released

c. Amount Disbursed

 Note: The fund status stable will be updated monthly to reflect utilization of project funding.

d. Exclusions

 The following items shall not be included in the Billboards:

i. Name/names of local and national officials

ii. Images or local and national officials

iii. Culturally insensitive graphics or text

IV. Preparation of Community and Project Billboards

1. For Community Billboards

a. The Municipal Government drafts the content or write-up and submits to OPAPP-PAMANA Unit.

b. OPAPP PAMANA Unit returns the approved content and layout to the Municipal Government for printing.

c. Municipal Government installs community billboard and submits photo of installed billboard with the date of installation to OPAPP.

d. Community Billboards will be in place as soon as a PAMANA project is started in said Municipality.

 The Municipal Government shall maintain the community billboard for the duration of the PAMANA Program.

2. For Project Billboards

a. The Project Proponent/Implementing Partner prepare billboard design and copy and submit to the Partner Agency (Funding Agency).

b. The Partner Agency returns approved billboard design and copy to the Implementing Partner or printing.

c. The Implementing Partner installs project billboard and submits photo of installed billboard with the date of installation as part of its monthly project progress report.

d. Project billboard is installed upon commencement of project implementation.

e. The concerned Barangay Government shall maintain the project billboard. This will be arranged by the Project Proponent with the Barangay Government.

ANNEX F

PROGRAM MONITORING, REPORTING AND EVALUATION

A. Conflict-Sensitive Monitoring and Evaluation (CSME) Framework

In line with the peace-building mandate of PAMANA, a conflict-sensitive monitoring and evaluation framework shall be adopted. Program monitoring and evaluation processes shall be undertaken across the following key CSME components: 6 ICHDca

 

CSME Component	Focus Areas for M&E
Implementation Monitoring	— Reporting of project physical and financial accomplishments — Adherence to peace and social cohesion standards along different stages of the project cycle — Monitoring of issues, concerns, recommendations and action taken to improve implementation
Outcomes Monitoring	— Assessment of immediate and medium-term development benefits and peace-building gains — Tracking of changes in socio-economic conditions in conflict-affected and conflict-vulnerable areas — Tracking of changes in peace-building behavior and practices among program implementers, target communities and other stakeholders
Context Monitoring	— Analysis of how external factors, including conflict and peace dynamics in an area, impact on PAMANA implementation — Analysis of how PAMANA implementation contributed to changes in local conflict and peace dynamics
Program Evaluation	— Assessment of program results based on criteria of relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, convergence or coherence with other peace and development interventions, and sustainability — Assessment of peace-building impacts such as how PAMANA contributed to addressing key conflict drivers and promoting peace-building structures and processes in the area

The implementation of the conflict-sensitive M&E framework for PAMANA is expected to contribute towards the identification of key policy and program recommendations in support of PAMANA as a major program under the Complementary Track.

B. Program Monitoring and Evaluation Arrangements

B.1 Implementation Monitoring

 To ensure timely approval, release of funds, implementation and completion of projects under the PAMANA Program, the following roles and responsibilities shall be undertaken by DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs, DA- FOS/BFAR/Central Office, and OPAPP:

a. DA-RFOs/BFAR ROs

1. Monthly monitoring of projects supported by the PAMANA Program Fund;

2. Establish alert mechanisms to ensure timely resolution of issues that may arise before and during project implementation;

3. Submit monthly status reports to the DA-Field Operations Service (FOS) and BFAR every 10th of the month;

4. Provide clarifications and additional inputs in relation to discrepancies in project status updates during vetting and alignment processes;

5. Participate in the conduct of field monitoring activities and exit conferences focused on validating projects with implementation issues and challenges (e.g., project anomalies such as allegations of corruption, misuse of funds, substantial slippage in physical implementation, substandard and non-functional projects, etc.); and,

6. Participate in quarterly assessment and planning workshops to assess program implementation, surface issues and challenges, and identify policy and program recommendations to ensure timely and effective implementation of the program;

b. DA-FOS/BFAR/Central Office

1. Submit quarterly project status updates on PAMANA implementation to OPAPP-National PMO every 20th of the last month of every quarter;

2. Provide clarifications and additional inputs in relation to discrepancies in project status updates during vetting and alignment processes; and,

3. Participate in the conduct of field monitoring activities and exit conferences focused on validating projects with implementation issues and challenges (e.g., project anomalies such as allegations of corruption, misuse of funds, substantial slippage in physical implementation, substandard and non-functional projects, etc.)

4. Document issues and challenges arising from program implementation and facilitate referral, tracking, problem-solving and/or resolution of these issues and challenges;

5. Convene quarterly assessment and planning workshops to assess program implementation, surface issues and challenges, and identify policy and program recommendations to ensure timely and effective implementation of the program; TCAScE

6. Facilitate the webposting of validated quarterly status reports in the official website of DA and BFAR.

c. OPAPP

1. Review quarterly project status updates submitted by DA-FOS/BFAR/Central Office to ensure completeness and accuracy of project information and status of management and resolution of implementation issues and challenges;

2. Undertake validation and alignment processes with DA and BFAR based on the findings from the review of quarterly project updates submitted by DA-FOS/BFAR/Central Office;

3. Participate in the conduct of field monitoring activities and exit conferences focused on validating projects with implementation issues and challenges (e.g., project anomalies such as allegations of corruption, misuse of funds, substantial slippage in physical implementation, substandard and non-functional projects, etc.);

4. Document issues and challenges arising from program implementation and facilitate referral, tracking, problem-solving and/or resolution of these issues and challenges;

5. Participate and provide inputs in the quarterly assessment and planning workshops in view of assessing program implementation, surfacing issues and challenges, and identifying policy and program recommendations to ensure timely and effective implementation of the program;

6. Prepare the validated quarterly status report on PAMANA status of physical implementation and fund utilization for submission to the Office of the President, the Department of Budget and Management, the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, the Senate Committee on Finance, and the different PAMANA implementing agencies; and,

7. Facilitate the webposting of validated quarterly status reports in the official websites of OPAPP and PAMANA.

Civil society organizations, non-government organizations, and people's organizations, through an appropriate agreement, shall be invited to participate in the field validation process. Representatives from local government units and the security sector covering the projects for validation shall also be invited to participate in the process.

A web-based reporting platform, the PAMANA Information System (PIS), is currently being developed to enable online submission of PAMANA project status updates and narrative reports.

During the interim, project status updates shall be submitted, either in printed form or by way of electronic document using the PAMANA project monitoring template.

All implementing agencies that have no existing information system for PAMANA projects can use the web-based PAMANA Information System in fulfilling the implementation monitoring activities. Implementing agencies with existing information system shall collaborate with OPAPP to establish link of the existing information system to the web-based PAMANA Information System, thereby enabling the implementing agency to fulfill the implementation monitoring activities.

Electronic copies of project documents, such as Memorandum of Agreement, project proposals, Program of Works, Detailed Engineering Design, progress reports, and photos, among other project documents, shall also be submitted through the PIS.

B.2 Outcomes Monitoring

 To track peacebuilding practices and outcomes from PAMANA implementation, the following roles and responsibilities shall be undertaken by DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs, DA-FOS/BFAR/Central Office, and OPAPP:

a. DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs

1. Undertake regular outcomes tracking activities, such as field visits and collection of change stories, every quarter; and,

2. Submit results of outcome tracking activities to DA-FOS/BFAR/Central Office.

b. DA-FOS/Central Office

1. Participate in regular outcomes tracking activities, such as field visits and collection of change stories, every quarter;

2. Consolidate results of outcome tracking activities from DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs;

3. Submit consolidated results of outcome tracking activities to OPAPP NPMO; and,

4. Participate in the conduct of regular inter-agency meetings to serve as venue for reporting and sharing of outcome stories among PAMANA implementing agencies and validation of results and findings from various outcome tracking activities. cTDaEH

c. OPAPP

1. Facilitate the conduct of capacity-building activities on PAMANA outcomes tracking for personnel from DA-FOS/BFAR/Central Office, DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs;

2. Participate in regular outcomes tracking activities, such as field visits and collection of change stories, every quarter; and,

3. Facilitate the conduct of regular inter-agency meetings to serve as venue for reporting and sharing of outcome stories among PAMANA implementing agencies and validation of results and findings from various outcome tracking activities.

Annex _ provides a copy of the PAMANA outcomes tracking tool.

B.3 Context Monitoring

 To monitor changes in the local conflict and peace dynamics in areas of PAMANA implementation, the following roles and responsibilities shall be undertaken by DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs, DA-FOS/Central Office, and OPAPP:

a. DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs & DA-FOS/BFAR/Central Office

1. Participate in regular context monitoring activities to be undertaken in collaboration with OPAPP, local government units (LGUs), local technical working groups (TWGs) and local peace and order councils (PPOC/RPOC).

b. OPAPP

1. Facilitate the conduct of capacity-building activities on PAMANA context monitoring for personnel from DA-FOS/BFAR/Central Office, DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs;

2. Facilitate the conduct of regular context monitoring activities to be undertaken in collaboration with DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs, local government units (LGUs), local technical working groups (PTWGs/RTWGs) and local peace and order councils (PPOC/RPOC).

3. Facilitate the sharing of findings from context monitoring activities among PAMANA implementing agencies, units and other stakeholder groups.

B.4 Program Evaluation

 To assess program results, specifically peacebuilding impacts of PAMANA, the following roles and responsibilities shall be undertaken by DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs, DA-FOS/Central Office, and OPAPP:

a. DA-RFOs/BFAR-ROs

1. In coordination with OPAPP, provide assistance to the independent evaluator during the conduct of program review and evaluation initiatives, specifically in providing necessary program documents and supporting the conduct of field data collection; and,

2. Participate in program review and evaluation initiatives to be facilitated by OPAPP, such as reflection sessions and program review and evaluation workshops.

b. DA-FOS/BFAR/Central Office

1. Provide inputs to OPAPP in the formulation of PAMANA program evaluation design, framework and strategies;

2. In coordination with OPAPP, provide assistance to the independent evaluator during the conduct of program review and evaluation initiatives, specifically in providing necessary program documents and supporting the conduct of field data collection; and,

3. Participate in program review and evaluation initiatives to be facilitated by OPAPP, such as reflection sessions and program review and evaluation workshops.

c. OPAPP

1. In consultation with different program stakeholders, including DA-FOS/Central Office, lead in the formulation of program evaluation design, framework and strategies;

2. Facilitate the contracting process for an independent evaluator who will conduct program review and evaluation studies;

3. Coordinate and oversee the conduct of program review and evaluation initiatives; and,

4. Facilitate the sharing of results from program review and evaluation initiatives among PAMANA implementing agencies and other key program stakeholders. cSaATC

ANNEX G

Pamana Program Results Framework

Figure 1. Peace Subsector Objectives Tree of Chapter 8: Peace and Security of the Updated Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016

Development Result (Peace Subsector Outcome)

Figure 2. PAMANA Results Framework

 

DEVELOPMENT RESULT (SUBSECTOR OUTCOME — PEACE)

Communities in areas affected and vulnerable to armed conflict return to peaceful conditions where they can achieve their desired quality of life

PEACE SUB-SECTOR INTERMEDIATE OUTCOME 2

Causes and impacts of all internal armed conflicts and other issues that affect the peace process effectively addressed

Indicators

• Level of armed hostilities between government forces and armed rebel groups

• Level of armed hostilities and other violent incidents involving armed rebel groups

• Level of human development in conflict-affected and conflict-vulnerable areas

 

OUTCOME 1

Socio-economic conditions in areas affected by and vulnerable to armed conflict improved

Indicators

• Level of livelihood/employment activities among communities in areas affected by and vulnerable to armed conflict

• Level of access to basic goods and services among communities in areas affected by and vulnerable to armed conflict

 

OUTCOME 2

Peacebuilding Agenda adopted and implemented by National Government Agencies, Regional Line Agencies and Local Government Units

Indicators

• Number of NGAs, RLAs and LGUs that have incorporated conflict-sensitive and peace-promoting approaches in their planning, programming implementation, and M&E processes

• Number of NGAs, RLAs and LGUs implementing specific programs to address conflict and support peacebuilding

 

OUTCOME 3

Capacities of communities to address conflict and engage in peacebuilding enhanced

Indicators

• Presence of functional local mechanisms to address conflicts and/or conflict-causing issues in PAMANA communities

• Number of communities implementing conflict-resolution and peacebuilding initiatives

• Level of participation among community members in peacebuilding activities

• Level of participation among marginalized and vulnerable groups in peacebuilding activities (planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation)

 

OUTPUT 1

PAMANA projects completed in conflict-affected and conflict-vulnerable areas following conflict-sensitive and peace-promoting approaches

Indicators

• Number of individuals/groups/communities benefitted by Pillar 1 projects

• Percentage of Pillar 2 and Pillar 3 projects completed following technical, budget and time standards

• Percentage of Pillar 2 and Pillar 3 projects implemented following conflict-sensitive and peace-promoting approaches

 

OUTPUT 2

Policies and guidelines that address conflict issues and sustain or support peacebuilding established and implemented

Indicators

• Number of policies and guidelines in support of PAMANA implementation

• Number of policies and guidelines that address conflict issues and support peacebuilding approved and implemented

• Level of public perception on effectiveness of approved policies and guidelines to address conflict issues and support peacebuilding

 

OUTPUT 3

Knowledge/skills and attitudes of National Government Agencies, Regional Line Agencies, and Local Government Units personnel on conflict-sensitivity and peace-promotion enhanced

Indicators

• Number of NGA/RLA/LGU personnel who are able to undertake project planning and programming, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation following conflict-sensitive and peace-promoting approaches

 

OUTPUT 4

Transparency and Accountability Mechanisms (TAM) in the implementation of PAMANA projects established and made operational

Indicators

• Number of functioning Third Party Monitors

• Percentage of grievances, complaints, feedback submitted to OPAPP-PAMANA's grievance redress and feedback system that were subsequently addressed/acted upon in a timely and satisfactory manner

• Percentage of projects with billboards containing accurate and updated information on PAMANA projects

• Number of implementing agencies submitting regular and updated status reports on PAMANA implementation and fund utilization

• Level of satisfaction among users of PAMANA websites with regard to completeness, timeliness, relevance and usefulness of posted project data

 

OUTPUT 5

ILLEGIBLE

Indicators

• Level of awareness and appreciation among key stakeholders for PAMANA as peacebuilding frame

• Number of PAMANA stakeholders issuing statements or support for PAMANA

 

Footnotes

1. Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, Series of 2012, Article III, Item A.1.

2. The MOA should incorporate a Certification of Availability of Funds (CAF) duly signed by the Chief Accountant of DA in accordance with P.D. No. 1445: (provided in Section 31, General Provisions, GAA 2015).

3. "re: Rules and Regulations in the Grant, Utilization and Liquidation of Funds Transferred to Implementing Agencies."

4. "re: Prescribing the Revised Guidelines and Documentary Requirements for Common Government Transactions."

5. Two or more funding from different sources.

6. Government of the Philippines-United Nations ACT for Peace Programme (2009) Managing Performance in Peacebuilding: Framework for Conflict-Sensitive Monitoring and Evaluation.