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BUB Capacity Building Program for CSOs

Department of the Interior and Local GovernmentLOCAL GOVERNMENT ACADEMY

BOTTOM-UP BUDGETING (BUB) CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM FOR CSOs

Experts Consultation Workshop 17 -18 March 2016 BSA Twin Towers, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

What is Bottom-Up Budgeting?

BUB is a budgeting process where LGUs, in partnership with CSOs, formulate their Local Poverty Reduction Action Plan (LPRAP) and come up with a list of priority projects that will be included for funding by the participating NGAs.


In general, it aims to further improve governance by making it more responsive, participatory, transparent and accountable.

1.  Reform in the budget process 2.  Democracy/empowerment reform 3.  Local governance reform


TOP-BOTTOM APPROACH

Issues, Gaps, limitations from old process to be improved by BUB:

Patronage based Needs-based resource allocation

Lump sums Clearly specified project type, amount, location, outputs, beneficiaries

Usual budget allocation process to LGUs

LGUs encouraged to improve governance system to receive government funds

BOTTOM-UP APPROACH

Regular BUB Process Flow

Conduct of CSO Assembly

Announcement of CSO Assembly

Submission of List of Priority PR Projects

Consolidation of the List of Priority Projects by

Region

Provision of LGU Counterpart

Project Implementation

Integration of the LGU projects in the budgets of participating

agencies

Submission of revised list of projects by the LPRAT

Validation, review and revision of Priority Projects by the

RPRAT

Conduct of LPRAP workshop

Where are we now in the implementation of BUB projects?

As of 2015, more than P49B has been allocated to fund more than 41,000 anti-poverty projects GAA Year

Budget No. of LGUs

covered

Total no. of

projects

Completed On-going Pipelined

Proposed

2013 8.4B 595 7,260 5,120 71% 643 9% 241 3% 1,256 17%

2014 20.0B 1,226 19,588 7,968 41% 4,799 24% 4,637 24% 2,184 11%

2015 20.9B 1,590 14,453 628 4% 2,526 17% 8,226 57% 3,073 15%

•  More than 31,000 CSOs participated in the BUB process •  No. of LGUs with Seal of Good Local Governance has increased •  Meaningful devolution facilitated •  (Award) 2014 Gold Open Government Award by UN •  (Award) 2015 Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency (GIFT)

Are there any new policies with regards to BUB implementation?

NAPC-DBM-DSWD-DILG Joint Memorandum Circular #7

Fund Release for BUB projects under the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF)

Options in funding for BUB projects in LGUs that have NOT complied with governance conditions

Mode of Implementation

LPRAT Monitoring (quarterly)

Blacklisting of LGUs

DILG’s Next Steps: BUB Implementation

BUB program will continue to be implemented in 1516 LGUs nationwide. Capacity building assistance to CSOs was not included in the BUB menu of projects for 2016 and 2017.

BUB Bayan Ko Docufest: Nationwide Competition to select BUB best stories

Barangay BUB (beginning 2017)

Assessment of BUB

Areas where the CSOs and LRIs can participate in BUB program?

a. Local Planning Budgeting •  Participation in the LPRAP process/ & in the LPRAT

b. Project Implementation •  As service providers, conduct of researches, manage and

implement projects the barangay level

c. Monitoring & Evaluation •  Third party monitoring and evaluation

DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT (DBM) DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT (DSWD) DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DILG) NATIONAL ANTI-POVERTY COMMISSION (NAPC) NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NEDA)

Oversight Agencies

Participating Agencies

What is BUB capacity building program for CSOs?

•  In 2014, 134 LGUs proposed for capacity building projects in their Local poverty reduction action plan (LPRAP)

•  Due to the technical requirements and program design, LGA is tasked to implement and suggest a strategy to implement the requested capacity building projects under BUB (JMC no. 6 section 4.5.7, 2015)

•  Initially, the BUB capacity building program for CSOs aims to support the implementation of BUB capacity building projects in 134 LGUs

•  Later on, expanded and evolved into an initiative that aims to develop capacity building program for CSOs (including those LGUs without proposed BUB capacity building projects)

Region No. of LGUs

NCR 2CAR* 0

Region I 9Region II 2Region III 5Region IV-A 14Region IV-B 4Region V 19Region VI 12Region VII 9

Region VIII 13Region IX 9Region X 7Region XI 3Region XII 18CARAGA 9

134 LGUs are located in these areas:

Luzon

Visayas

Mindanao

Some BUB Implementation Challenges and Capacity Gaps

Regulated process of CSO accreditation and selection of CSOs in LPRAT

CSO has limited access to government data and information

Lack of capacity of CSOs to analyze poverty reduction targets and data

Lack of capacity of CSOs to identify sustainable projects and programs that addresses local poverty challenges

Limited opportunity for the CSOs to participate in LGU operations

Program Objectives

The program aims to promote CSO engagement in local governance and enhance LGU-CSO collaboration in local planning & budgeting: Specifically, the program aims to:

•  Assess the capacity development needs of CSOs •  Strengthen capacities of CSOs in local planning and

budgeting process •  Identify opportunities to promote active participation of

CSOs in governance (e.g. policy making, monitoring, etc.) •  Enrich accreditation process for NGOs

POLICY DEVELOPMENT

• Consultation meeting with Partners

• Dialogue with DILG regional offices

• Consultation meetings with DILG officials

CAPACITY ASSESSMENT

• Training needs assessment

• Mapping of capdev needs

• Accreditation of Training programs of CSOs

• Procurement of Service Providers

CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT • Modules

development • Pilot testing • Training of

Trainors (ToT)

RESULTS-BASED MONITORING

AND EVALUATION

• RBME Framework • Conduct M&E

Orientation • Knowledge

Sharing

JANUARY-AUGUST 2015 MARCH-DECEMBER 2015 FEB 2015- JUNE 2016

Program Components & Activities

POLICY DEVELOPMENT • DILG Memo on

the conduct of BUB capacity building projects

CAPACITY ASSESSMENT • TNA results • Accredited 69

training programs for CSOs

• CSO capdev needs mapping results used to match with accredited training programs

CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT • 10 modules

developed (1 rolled out)

RESULTS BASED MONITORING AND EVALUATION • RBME Framework • Orientation training

for LGMED • Baseline

competency assessment tool pilot-tested

Where are we now in the implementation of the program?

What are the Next Steps: Activities for 2016

Finalize the training modules and Pilot test

Conduct policy study on the effectiveness of BUB process

Monitoring activities

Knowledge sharing event: Conference on Citizen engagement & Local Governance

Capacity

• Ability of LGUs to perform functions to fulfill their accountabilities and produce desired results

•  integrated set of work processes, structures, systems and technologies that an organization must have to render and sustain superior performance.

Performance

• Effectiveness of the organization in doing its mission or what its mandate says, and producing desired results

Accountable, Transparent, Par2cipa2ve and Effec2ve Local Governance

Environment-‐Protec2ve, Climate Change Adap2ve and

Disaster Resilient LGUs

Socially-‐Protec2ve and Safe LGUs

Business-‐Friendly and Compe22ve LGUs

Sustainable Development-‐Oriented Local Government

Inclusive Growth and Poverty Reduc2on Societal Outcome

Sectoral Outcome

Organiza2onal Outcome

Sub-‐Sectoral Outcomes

Self-‐Reliance, Law and Order and

Public Safety

Note: Admin Guidance func2ons are already subsumed in the LG Performance Oversight

LG Capacity Development LG Performance Oversight LG Performance Incen2ve

Strengthened Internal Organiza2onal Capacity

Internal Governance Outcome

Major Final Outputs

Reinforcing Agency Commitments

Mul2-‐Sectoral

Partne

rship M

ul2-‐Sectoral Partnership

Accountable, transparent, participative and effective Local

Governance

Environment Protective, Climate Change

Adaptive and Disaster Resilient LGUs

Competitive and Business

Friendly LGUs

Socially protective and

Safe LGUs

Capacity Development Performance Oversight Performance Incentives C

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Per

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LGU Capacity and Performance

Structure

Compe

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Man

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Enab

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Know

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Lead

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Accountable, transparent, par2cipa2ve and effec2ve

Local Governance

Environment Protec2ve, Climate Change Adap2ve and Disaster Resilient LGUs

Compe22ve and Business Friendly

LGUs

Socially protec2ve and Safe LGUs

Pillars of Capacity

Why develop training modules for CSOs?

This initiative offers learing courses for CSOs to improve their institutional and individual capacities to effectively participate in local governance. The training modules are designed for CSOs (preferably those that participate in LPRAT process/ LPRAT members). It also intend to help DILG officers (LGRC citizen engagement platform, LGOOs) and Community mobilizers to provide capacity building support (thru coaching, technical assistance) to local CSOs. Overall, the modules aim to empower CSOs to actively participate in governance.

Some principles considered in the development of modules

The module/s should clearly explain the purpose and objectives. It should provide clear framework on how to achieve targets and develop expected outputs and results. Sessions should include discussions on relevant existing local government systems and process, and approaches to integrate CSO participation. Modules should be designed using adult-learning principle which provides holistic, experiential and reflective approach to learning. Learning exercises should encourage collaborative learning environment approach to allow participants to work together, share information, ideas and experiences.

Module on Participatory Governance

Description Provides basic concepts and principles of participatory governance and roles of CSOs

Objectives* To equip civil society organizations especially community-based organizations with practical knowledge and skills in participatory governance that can be useful for their constructive engagement with government.

Topics* 1.  Participatory Governance Framework 2.  CSO Participation in Local Governance as mandated

by LGC 1991 (e.g. local special bodies) 3.  CSO participation in local legislation 4.  CSO participation in local budget 5.  Participatory governance good practices

Duration 2 days

Module on Community Organizing & Development for CSOs

Description Provides basic concepts and principles of community organizing and community development

Objectives* To equip civil society organizations especially community-based organizations with practical knowledge and skills in community organizing and community development that can be useful for empowering, consolidating and strengthening community organizations.

Topics* 1.  Strengthening Community Organizations for Constructive Engagement with Government

2.  Community Organizing and Strengthening 3.  Organizational Development and Strengthening

Duration* 2 days

Module on Organizational Development & Management

Description* Provides discussions on theoretical and practical necessities of organizational development and management, in the concept of leaders as managers in a non-profit and voluntary context.

Objectives* To help CSO leaders to learn and appreciate management concepts which will help and guide them strengthen their own organizations.

Topics* 1.  Civil society 101 2.  Civil society organizations 3.  Legal framework of Civil society engagement 4.  Leaders as Managers 5.  VMG, Steps towards a Pro-active Self-governance 6.  VMG Crafting (Practicum) 7.  Organizational Structure, Policies (Constitution and

Bylaws) Duration* (TBI)

Module on Values Formation, Attitudes & Ethics

Description* Discusses basic concept of values formation and attitudes for improved institutional performance of CSOs

Objectives* (tbi) Topics* (tbi) Duration* (tbi)

Module on Leadership Formation and Development

Description* Discusses the theoretical and practical frameworks in Civil Society leadership formation and development and the roles of leaders as organizer, manager, educator and model.

Objectives* To help participants learn about the roles of leaders and utilize lessons to assess own leadership skills in a non-profit, volunteer-based settings.

Topics* 1.  Civil society 101 2.  Civil society organizations 3.  Legal framework of civil society engagement 4.  Leadership 101 5.  Leaders as organizers 6.  Leaders as managers 7.  Leaders as communicators 8.  Leaders as mentors 9.  Leaders as models

Duration* 1.5 days

Module on Local Poverty Reduction Action Planning

Description* Discusses basic concepts of LPRAP and features simple guidelines and tools that will make the action plan more poverty focused

Objectives* To enable the participants to generate an evidenced-based and/or poverty responsive LPRAP based on the guidelines issued by the DILG BUB PMO

Topics* 1.  Introduction, Setting of Objectives and Expectations 2.  The BUB Program 3.  The LPRAP Workshop Objectives and Processes 4.  The Specific Steps in the Conduct of the LPRAP

workshop 5.  The Project Brief

Duration* 1.5 days

Module on Local Economic Development

Description* Discusses basic concepts of local economic development, LED strategy, key principles and approaches; role of CSOs in LED

Objectives* To enable the participants to define key LED concepts, develop strategies to integrate CSO participation in local economic planning processes

Topics* (TBI, unclear) Duration* (TBI)

Module on Community based Disaster Risk Reduction Management Description* Discusses basic concepts of community-based organizations with

practical knowledge and skills in community-based disaster risk reduction

Objectives* To enhance the capacity of CSOs to facilitate the CBRRM process

Topics* 1.  The Philippine Situation and the Roles of Civil Society and the Community in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

2.  Understanding Republic Act 10121 Otherwise Known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (PDRRM) Law

3.  Understanding DRRM and CCA Concepts 4.  Steps in Conducting CBDRRM 5.  Community-based Disaster Preparedness and Emergency

Response 6.  Action Planning in Preparation for Actual DRRM Planning at the

Barangay Level

Duration* 2 ½ days

Module on Project Proposal Writing and Packaging

Description* Discusses basic concepts of community-based organizations with practical knowledge and skills in community-based disaster risk reduction

Objectives* To develop the knowledge and skills of the participants to develop a proposal based on the DILG project proposal template

Topics* 1.  What is Project proposal? 2.  DILG Project proposal template

Duration* 1.5 days

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