Transfer of Direction, Coordination, and Supervision of IAD
- Direction, coordination, and supervision transferred from NACIAD to Regional Development Councils (RDCs) and Local Government Units (LGUs).
- Transfer aligns with decentralization policies and empowers regional and local bodies.
Role of Regional Development Councils (RDCs)
- RDCs coordinate and direct all IAD projects at the regional level.
- Ensure projects conform to regional development plans.
Management of Single-Province IAD Projects
- Overall responsibility given to the Office of the Provincial Governor (OPG).
- IAD Project Offices (IADPOs) placed under OPG administrative supervision.
- Contract personnel to be respected; future absorption decided by provincial governments.
- OPG submits program of work and management plan to RDCs for approval.
Management of Multi-Provincial IAD Projects
- RDCs oversee implementation of IAD projects spanning multiple provinces.
- RDCs create subcommittees from their members for effective coordination and oversight.
- In sector-dominant projects, the RDC designates as subcommittee chair the regional director of the relevant sector agency.
- RDC may establish an ad hoc project coordinating unit for budget coordination, technical assistance, liaison functions, and monitoring.
- Provincial-level implementation remains with respective OPGs.
Policy Coordination at the National Level
- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) to formulate framework guiding future IAD projects.
- Framework includes principles for province selection and project formulation.
- NEDA Board coordinates implementation of framework nationally.
Functions and Responsibilities of RDCs, LGUs, and Implementing Departments
- RDCs and OPGs handle policy setting, direction, coordination, and supervision.
- Implementing departments/agencies manage specific sector operations and programs.
- Provincial offices may implement activities assigned by lead agencies if related to their functions.
Budgetary Systems
- Provincial budgets integrated and endorsed by OPG to RDC before submission to DBM.
- DBM releases funds directly to implementing line agencies and concerned LGUs.
- DBM issues guidelines for budget preparation and execution in consultation with RDCs.
- Funds for IADPO internal operations released to OPG, except multi-provincial project coordinating units receive funds directly.
Accountability Measures
- RDCs to improve LGU accountability to their constituencies.
- NGOs and media encouraged to participate in public information and monitoring.
- OPG to submit quarterly physical and financial progress reports to RDC.
Transitory Measures Supporting LGUs
- RDCs to ensure clearly defined agency responsibilities and authorities, adjusted work programs/budgets, functional delineations, and technical assistance programs.
- RDCs to coordinate training programs to build LGU and line agency capacity.
- For CVRP, CVRPO to redeploy necessary personnel to LGUs.
- Existing IAD projects to continue under current arrangements pending full transition.
Observance of Loan Agreements
- NEDA shall ensure compliance with terms and conditions of loan agreements involving foreign funding for IAD projects.
Promulgation of Implementing Guidelines
- NEDA to issue guidelines for institutional setup by RDCs and LGUs for IAD policy implementation and project development.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.