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BDP IMPLEMENTATION MECHANISM

Role of BDC

As mandated by local government code and reiterated in the barangay executive order:

• Assist in the formulation of BDP

• Provide technical and other relevant services to the barangay council in the implementation of BDP

• Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of the BDP implementation, at least once a year

Composition

• Barangay council, chaired by the barangay captain

• Barangay staff

• Representatives from sectoral and religious groups, NGOs, and professionals

• Invited representatives from DILG and Congressman’s office

• Senior advisor upon the decision of the BDC chair

Functions of the barangay council

• Lead the formulation of the BDP and AIP with the support of BDC members

• Lead the implementation of the BDP and AIP

  • Sectorial and thematic projects led by respective committee chairperson

  • Integrate as a permanent agenda of council meetings the progress of BDP and AIP implementation

  • Each committee/thematic chair to report progress, constraints and next steps

  • Finance and administration committee to ensure financial health (balanced budget versus actuals, compliance to fiscal rules) 

• Disclose in a timely manner minutes of meetings, resolutions and financial updates relative to the implementation of BDP/AIP

• Ensure scheduled disbursement of project budget and timely submission of financial reports

• Ensure at least one monitoring and evaluation for action and learning (MEAL) summit per year

• Each committee prepares progress report

• BDC members must have reviewed committee reports

• Identify most relevant training needs and allocate adequate resources

TRAINING NEEDS AND PRIORITIES

• On peace and order and disaster risk reduction and management: orientation on human rights laws and obligations; intercultural relations and diplomacy; disaster preparedness and rapid response

• On social affairs: Skills training on home-based income generating projects such as dressmaking, tailoring, cosmetology, pastry making, and food processing

• On agriculture and other livelihoods: Farming technology

• Computer literacy: using Microsoft Office applications; saving and sharing files

• Budgeting and reporting: Practical training on budget management (updating budget versus actual; budget and disbursement control; managing risks of overspending and underspending; understanding DBM and COA rules)

• Leadership skills enhancement: Running group planning, monitoring and assessment meetings for results; public speaking and presentation skills

• Project management: Preparing feasibility study and work plan; progress reporting on committee projects; applying procurement requirements (avoiding conflict of interest, managing the bidding process)

15-POINT USER GUIDE TO BDP

15-point user guide to BDP

Budget

1. It shows the summary and detailed budget for 5 years.

2. Organized into 7 sectors, the 5-year budget is indicative.

3. It covers all investment priorities. It does not include general service delivery, maintenance and operating expenses (MOOE) and other items under GAD.

4. Highest investments are in agriculture (67%) and infrastructure (12%). This could change based on annual investment plan (AIP), prepared every January based on GI and partners’ guaranteed funding.

5. Indicative annual budget went through a series of review, fiscal rule compliance, feasibility check, and prioritization.

Project priorities and implementation

1. The BDP follows the joint memorandum circular of government departments.

2. Final allocation is done yearly, reflected in the AIP and the annual income and expenditure estimates.

3. All investment priorities work towards the realization of vision, mission and goals.

4. Project prioritization is clear: some are funded early, other funded in the latter years while the rest have a gradual budget decline. New projects may be added while others, adjusted or discontinued based on the determination in the BDC MEAL, budget, capacity and other considerations.

5. Small or big projects, they are planned using SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, results-focused, and timebound) approach

MEAL and partnerships

1. Moving forward, BDP requires inter-committee coordination and partnerships, thus, BDP template shows who’s is in-charge and its partners.

2. BDP is subject to BDC monitoring and evaluation for action/adaptation and learning (MEAL), done at least once a year,

3. Fiscal and implementation performance is subject to quarterly and annual budget versus actuals review partly to ensure there is no significant overspending and underspending.

4. As it is indicative, the BDP is a call for support from government agencies and LGU whose programs complement Katiku BDP priorities.

5. As it is indicative, the BDP presents menu for partnership with other institutions that can render technical, financial and other relevant support.