The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Unit of PSO, in collaboration with RPCO XII, organized the Quarterly Assessment and Strategic Planning with the Finance Unit at Lemlunay Resort, Maasim, Sarangani, from August 28-30, 2024. The event brought together M&E and Finance Unit personnel from Regions IX to XIII and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The three-day activity focused on key objectives: assessing and reviewing the physical and financial accomplishments of each RPCO; discussing strategic plans and actions for the upcoming quarters; enhancing knowledge sharing and coordination among regions; and addressing challenges and issues encountered during the first year of implementation.
The activity was crucial for sustaining the momentum of the MIADP by providing a structured review of the past physical and financial performance and a strategic roadmap for future proponent Ancestral Domains. The outcomes will guide project teams in making informed decisions, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring the project’s overall success across the region.
Major outputs of the activity include:
𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩: A comprehensive analysis of the project’s performance, highlighting key achievements, financial status, challenges, and areas for improvement.
𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣: A forward-looking strategic plan to address identified gaps and enhance the effectiveness of the MIADP, including specific actions for the next quarter.
𝙀𝙣𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: Improved alignment and coordination between the Monitoring & Evaluation and Finance units, ensuring a cohesive approach to project implementation.
By fostering collaboration and aligning efforts, the MIADP aims to achieve its goals efficiently and effectively. The review also highlighted the importance of adaptability and continuous improvement in order to address emerging issues and opportunities.