QuestionsQuestions (DA ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 14, S. 2013)
The PAMANA Program is a National Government framework for intervention in conflict-vulnerable areas to address root causes of armed conflict while complementing peace negotiations. It complements the two-pronged approach of (1) negotiated political settlement of armed conflict through peace negotiations and (2) interventions on the ground aimed at addressing root causes and strengthening peace-building, reconstruction and development in conflict-vulnerable areas.
The objectives are: (1) reduce poverty and vulnerability in conflict areas and areas covered by peace agreements; (2) improve governance; and (3) empower communities and strengthen capacities to address issues of conflict and peace through activities that promote social cohesion.
Strategies/approaches include: convergence of basic services; good governance through responsive, transparent and accountable resource allocation and utilization; community empowerment to enhance local demand for services in conflict-affected barangays; and asset reform addressing agrarian unrest, encroachment, exploitation of ancestral domain, and natural resources. Principles of social cohesion: inclusion, participation, transparency and accountability, and conflict-sensitivity.
Pillar 1 supports foundations of peace and resilient communities through policy reform and development. Pillar 2 covers micro-level interventions for convergent delivery of services and goods focused on households and communities by national and local agencies. Pillar 3 addresses meso-level regional/sub-regional development challenges contributing to peace building, anchored on high-impact sub-regional economic integration, connectivity and development.
For FY 2013, DA implements PAMANA Pillar 3 projects, in partnership with DILG, DENR, DOE-NEA, and ARMM.
Pillar 2 shall be implemented by DSWD and DAR.
Eligible LGUs are those previously selected and prioritized based on OPAPP criteria in close coordination with the Security Sector, or as defined by the relevant Peace Agreements.
Projects must generally be: (1) anchored on high-impact sub-regional economic integration, connectivity and development; (2) locally-driven and owned; (3) peace- and conflict-sensitive, promoting social cohesion and sustainable peace/development; (4) identified through a conflict-sensitive planning and programming process; (5) adopted in the relevant local/provincial development and investment plans (and integrated into peace/development agendas); and (6) identified agri-fishery projects reflecting community needs, especially vulnerable sectors (plus they may include infrastructure and non-infrastructure, and must be consistent with peace agreements).
It requires that agri-fishery projects be identified through a conflict-sensitive planning and programming process defined by DILG. This ensures projects address security, justice, and economic stressors and contribute to sustainable peace and development characterized by social cohesion, human development, and social justice.
The text lists: (d.1) Procurement Plan; (d.2) Work and Financial Plan; (d.3) Program of Works and Detailed Estimates; (d.4) Detailed Technical Description (for non-infrastructure) or Detailed Engineering Plans (for infrastructure); (d.5) Geo-tagged project data (with possible technical assistance); (d.6) Appropriate Sangguniang Resolution authorizing the Local Chief Executive to enter into an MOA; and (d.6.1) approving LGU counterpart funds if needed.
Municipal LGUs/Component City LGUs/Provincial LGUs prepare project designs covering their respective areas of jurisdiction.
DA-RFUs/BFAR ROs/NIA ROs review and approve project designs. After verifying satisfactory compliance, the DA-RFU Regional Executive Director / BFAR Regional Director / NIA Regional Manager enters into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the designated Implementing Partner.
Releases are in three tranches: (1) 50% initially for mobilization and specified costs; (2) 40% second tranche once 70% of the first tranche has been disbursed and properly liquidated; and (3) 10% final tranche upon evidence that 80% has been fully disbursed, plus a Certificate of Completion (for infrastructure/livelihood) or Certificate of Acceptance (for procurement of equipment/goods).
For sub-projects requiring one-time procurement, funds to the LGUs are released in full.
They may: (1) terminate/cancel project implementation for non-compliance with prescribed processes/standards, corruption/fraud, improbability to continue, or upon LGU request; and if due to fault of Implementing Partner, require return of unexpended balance related to released funds/cancelled component. (2) suspend/withhold the release of the final tranche if procurement is inconsistent with RA 9184 provisions, performance is unsatisfactory or there is substantial slippage, or extraordinary conditions make suspension necessary—after giving one (1) month to resolve issues before termination.
All applicable provisions of COA Circular No. 94-103 (Dec. 13, 1994) on rules for grant utilization and liquidation of funds transferred to implementing agencies, and COA Circular 2012-001 (June 14, 2012) on revised guidelines and documentary requirements for common government transactions.
OPAPP acts as lead agency for monitoring, in partnership with PAMANA implementing agencies. DA conducts site visits and monitors its projects, with alert mechanisms for issue resolution. CSOs may be tapped as third-party monitors. Project status and geo-tagged information are posted on PAMANA and DA websites and through tri-media disclosure, and implementing partners submit monthly and quarterly reports to DA and OPAPP.