Social Reform Agenda as an Empowerment Track
- The Social Reform Agenda (SRA) operationalizes the people empowerment track of Philippines 2000.
- Expanded to the Integrated National Action Agenda on Anti-Poverty.
- Adopted during the National Anti-Poverty Summit held on March 19-20, 1996.
Objectives of SRA Localization
- Aims to reduce poverty incidence by 30% by 1998.
- Ensures policies and resources reach targeted sectors and grassroots communities.
- Requires active bureaucracy and participatory civil society.
- Emphasizes consensus-building processes for effective implementation.
Geographic Scope Expansion
- SRA implementation area expanded from 20 priority provinces to all regions, provinces, cities, and municipalities nationwide.
- Necessitates strengthening of existing networks and broader stakeholder participation.
- Highlights the critical roles of local government units (LGUs) and basic sectors.
War on Poverty Strategy
- Poverty reduction broken down into manageable battles.
- Clearly defines areas of engagement, roles, and accountabilities for key stakeholders at national and sub-national levels.
Adoption of Institutional Arrangement Guidelines
- All National Government Agencies (NGAs) and LGUs must adopt the guidelines on SRA Institutional Arrangements issued by the Social Reform Council (SRC).
- Mandatory in-house orientation and dissemination of guidelines to officials and personnel.
Roles and Responsibilities of Stakeholders
- Flagship Agencies: Implement and monitor SRA programs and resource commitments; provide accessible information to basic sector organizations and LGUs.
- Convergence Lead Agencies: Orchestrate convergence of programs and resources; oversee Minimum Basic Needs approach installation and monitoring.
- Cabinet Officers for Regional Development (CORDs): Coordinate implementation and monitoring of Regional Social Reform Agenda with regional agencies, LGUs, and basic sectors.
- Local Government Units: Lead implementation and monitoring of Local Social Reform Agenda in coordination with basic sector organizations.
Coordination Among Government Agencies
- NGAs must continuously interface with sectoral and local counterparts.
- Provide support and complementary interventions for anti-poverty plans and programs.
Operational Support and Issuances
- NGAs and LGUs are directed to issue necessary operational rules in close coordination with SRC Secretariat.
- Ensures consistency with the provisions of the Executive Order.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Flagship Agencies, Convergence Lead Agencies, CORDs, and LGUs must conduct periodic monitoring and evaluation of guidelines implementation.
- SRC Secretariat to convene a sub-committee for biannual assessment.
- Guidelines on institutional arrangements may be refined as necessary.
Monitoring and Evaluation System (MES)
- SRC adopts an MES focusing on Minimum Basic Needs and Basic Reform Commitments.
- Tracks effective allocation and utilization of resources for anti-poverty programs.
- Endorsed by SRC Technical Working Group.
Funding Mechanisms
- Funding sources: Flagship Agencies, Convergence Lead Agencies, and Office of the CORDs.
- Augmentation funds may come from President's Contingent Fund and other Presidential-authorized funds.
- Coordination with Department of Budget and Management and SRC Secretariat required.
- Financial release subject to availability of funds and compliance with accounting and auditing rules.
- SRC tasked to prepare guidelines for fund management.
Effectivity Clause
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.
Signing Authority
- Issued by President Fidel V. Ramos.
- Authorized and countersigned by Executive Secretary Ruben D. Torres.