Skills Enhancement on Project Proposal Development for the PAMANA Leaders to Support MPA Management
July 1-2, 2005
I.R.C. (Institute of Religion and Culture), Guadalupe, Cebu City
Back row, L-to-R: Victorino Duran, Djop Tabaranza, Jun Dulzura, Fernando Tiburcio, Mario Pascobello, Mariano Caduyag
Front Row, L-to-R: Ton Bringas, Myla Roslinda, Mario Anabieza, Gonz Reyes, Carol Mejares, Benjamen Dellosa, Jesem Gabatin
Workshop Summary:
Jose Ma. Antonio "Ton" Bringas of the Haribon Foundation provided instruction in the problem-solving methodology of Logical Framework Analysis, or LFA. Using this technique, workshop participants developed a Problem Tree relating to degradation of marine resources in the Philippines. |
Day 1- Friday, July 1
PrayerEXPECTATIONS: What do you expect to know from this seminar?
Methodology/ or guide in project proposal making
Forms of proposals suitable for sanctuaries
Not too technical in form
To know the core problem related to PAMANA
Standard forms of project proposal preparation suited for funding agencies
To formulate ideas that can assist in managing local sanctuaries
OBJECTIVES
1. To come up with a standard guide in preparing project proposal.
2. To examine core problems of fish sanctuaries based either on policy advocacy of
PAMANA or on local sanctuaries.
3. To formulate ideas useful in assisting community-based sanctuaries.
LECTURE 1
Lecturer Jose Ma. Antonio "Ton" Bringas of the Haribon Foundation
I. PROJECT CYCLE MANAGEMENT: A continuous learning process that goes through the following steps:
Designing the project.
Implementing the project.
Monitoring the project.
Asessing / evaluating the project.
Revising or redesigning the project.
II. DESIGNING/ PLANNING A PROJECT
Analyze the situation: where are we now?
Develop the project framework: Where do we want to go?
Create a strategy: How will we get there?
Develop Monitoring and evaluationplan.
TOOLS for Analysis:
Stakeholder analysis
SWOT analysis
Force Field Analysis
Problem Tree Analysis
Threats Analysis
Strenths-based analysis
LOGICAL FRAMEWORKS (or Log Frames) were developed in the late 1960's for project planning purposes. Today, they are widely used by funding agencies and project manangers. A Log Frame summarises the most important aspects of a project in a succinct, logical manner.
Example:
Logical Framework for _____ Project |
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Project Structure |
Objectively Verifiable Indicators |
Means of Verification |
Assumptions & Risks |
Project Purpose |
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Project Outputs |
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Project Activities |
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Activity I.
Possible Theme for Project Proposal:
1. Local Issues- community-based concerns (individuals)
2. Policy Agenda-
Institutionalization of Fish Warden
Marine Tenure
Marine Courts
Implementation of RA 8550
DAO 17
3. PAMANA Vision- To have a community of small fishers, united, principled, and educated who will sustainably protect, manage, and enrich sanctuaries and seas to respond to the needs of the future generations.
*The group decided to focus on 3. PAMANA Vision as their common problem.
Activity II.
Guide Question: Ano ang dahilan kung bakit hindi natin makamit ang ating vision? O bakit hindi natin kaya pangalagaan ang ating sanktwaryo?
PROBLEM TREE (Problem List)
Core Problem: Degradation of Marine Resources in the Philippines.
1. Conflicting policies on conservation and utilization:
revenue raising is priority of government
no proper public consultation really took place
refer to marginalization of fisherfolk issue
2. Flexible policy of fisheries resources on trade demands:
personal interest of political personalities
policies are influenced by international agreements
no political will
3. Weak implementation of fisheries laws (national and local):
lack of logistics of implementing agencies
less priority in implementing agencies
lack of focus of implementing agencies
corruption of funds for CBCRM.
lobbying strategies of fisher folk not enough
DA is biased towards agriculture sector/ terrestrial
there's no united fisherfolk lobbying strategies
4. Over-exploitation of marine resources (lack of sustainable development):
lack of livelihood opportunities for small fishers
alternative livelihood (AL) not addressed by both LGUs and POs
lack of LGU support to implement AL
not priority of LGU
; no planning of AL
LGU lacks fund to implement AL
AL not included in the PO By-Laws
no organized plan
weak organized small fishers to implement AL
lack of community organizers
5. Overfishing of marine resources (CBCRM):
over population
high demand of marine resources
lack of enforcement of fisheries laws
lack of political will
no lead agency to implement /enforce laws
no regulation of fish catch
lack of specific policy on fish catch (size, density)
need for institutional policy reform on fish catch
refers to lack of enforcement of fisheries laws
6. Marine court not realized:
no law on institutionalization of fish wardens
refers to lobbying strategies
7. Marine tenure not realized:
no law on institutionalization of fish wardens
refers to lobbying strategies
8. Institutionalization of fish warden not realized:
no law on institutionalization of fish warden
refer to lobbying strategies
9. Weak fish warden to enforce marine protected areas:
lacking legal assistance against illegal fishers
lack of benefits for designated fish wardens (lawyers, economic support and
incidental expenses
refers to least priorities on implementing agencies
10. No implementation of DAO 17:
DAO 17 revoked
legality of the government agency to implement DAO 17
strong lobbying of commercial fishers and maneuvers
personal interest of legislators
increasing population on coastal areas
11. Community lacks awareness on the importance of marine resources (coastal POs and NGIOs):
lack of IEC programs of concerned institutions
no lead institution to collate all IEC data
insufficient funds for IEC of concerned institutions
12. Over population:
no population control on coastal areas
no migration control on coastal areas
lack of livelihood on terrestrial areas
13. Anthropogenic factors causing calamities (waste, oilspill, diving, anchoring):
lack of enforcement of ordinance that impact on tourism
lack of IEC on tourism impact
no empirical data on tourism impact
14. Natural calamities:
(El Nino, typhoons, monsoon winds)
DAY 2 - Saturday, July 2:
OBJECTIVE TREE (Problems re-stated as objectives)1. Harmonious sustainable use policies between conservation and utilization implemented:
public consultations on utilization projects realized
fisherfolk are not marginalized
lobbying strategies of fisherfolk is sufficient
unified fisherfolk strategies ( workshop, draft, policies)
Project Activities:
Main Activity: Lobbying for a unified fisheries strategies
Sub-activities:
development of TNA
groundworking for TNA
groundworking for the workshop/ forum
drafting of strategies
strategies consulted on its legalities
strategies lobbied on each congressman/ mayor
identifying a champion
drafting of resolution
monitoring and lobbying
bill/ ordinance, etc.
2. Fisheries laws not influenced by trade laws:
personal interests of politicians should not supervene laws.
laws and policies should not be influenced by international agreements
lobbying for amendments of some fisheries laws
Project Activities:
Main Activities: Lobbying on fisheries laws amendments
Sub-activity:
groundworking
round-table discussion
workshop
drafting the amendments
press conference on the amendments
3. Strict implementation of fisheries laws:
LGU to give orientation to marginalized fisherfolk on fisheries laws
to recommend POs to other agencies for funding support
presentation of report to LCE on their volunteer activities
lobbying for the implementation of fisheries laws (national and local)
Project Activities:
Main activity: Lobbying on the strict implementation of fisheries laws ( local and national)
groundworking of Mayors
groundworking of fisheries committees
PAMANA consultation
drafting of PAMANA position
presentation of PAMANA position in member municipalities
4. Regulation of marine resources utilization:
sufficient livelihood funds for small fishers
alternative livelihood address by LGU
organized plan formulated
LGU priotized the A.L for fisherfolks
alternative livelihood address by PO
sufficient funds for A.L
PO by laws amended for A.L
alternative livelihood plans established
fisherfolk strongly organized to achieve alternative livelihood
sufficient community organizers in the community
Project Activities:
Main Activity: Enhancing community organizers in the community
Sub-activities:
Conduct of TNA
development of modules
training proper -implementation training
monitoring of trainees
5. Marine resources harvesting regulated:
sufficient logistics and facilities support
all-out support of LGUs and line agencies
full enforcement of fisheries laws
eliminate destructive fishing method
marine products harvesting regulated
availability of marine products
LGU established local CRMO office
sufficient resources to support alternative livelihood
institutional reforms on fish catch drafted
drafted specific policy on fish catch size and density
effective enforcement and implementation of fisheries laws
regulated fish catch
possible program sponsors identified
requested identified institution to collate data for IEC / public awareness
Project Activities:
Main Activities: 1)Drafting institutional policy reforms on fish catch
Limitation / regulations; and 2) Implementation of fish catch regulation
Sub-activities:
RTD
consultation on legal basis
project development training
project proposal writing
submission to funding agencies
implementation of logistical support
6. Marine court realized:
law on institutionalization of fish wardens enacted and implemented
sufficient lobbying strategies of fisherfolk
united fisherfolk lobbying strategies
Project Activities:
Main Activity: Lobbying for formation of marine court
Sub-activities:
data gathering
follow-up RTD
drafting of proposals (legal)
groundworking on possible sponsors
monitoring on the status of proposals
7. Marine tenure realized:
lobbying strategies formulated
law on institutionalization of fish wardens enacted and implemented
sufficient lobbying strategies of fisherfolk
united fisherfolk lobbying strategies
Project Activities:
Main Activity: Lobbying for enacment of marine tenure
Sub-activity:
policy research
PAMANA consultation
formulation of campaign fund
drafting of proposal
RTD
identify sponsors
groundworking on sponsors
mobilization (indirect action) of IEC committee
monitoring of assessment and status
8. Institutionalization of fish warden realized:
law on institutionalization of fish wardens enacted and implemented
sufficient lobbying strategies of fisherfolk
united fisherfolk lobbying strategies
Project Activities:
Main Activity: Lobbying for the institutionalization of fish wardens
Sub-activity:
policy research
PAMANA consultation
formulation of campaign fund
drafting of proposal
RTD
identify sponsors
groundworking on sponsors
mobilization (indirect action) of IEC committee
monitoring of assessment and status
9. Strengthening of fish warden to enforce marine protected areas:
strong fish warden to enforce marine protected areas
fish wardens are given sufficient benefits
legal assistance for fish wardens against illegal fishers sufficient and accessible
funds allocated for conservation projects
greater needs for coastal projects realized
small fisherfolk issues mainstreamed
CBCRM funds used properly
Project Activities:
Main Activity: Strengthening capacity of fish wardens to enforce marine protected areas Sub-activity:
ground working
project development
fundraising
monitoring of fund sourcing
10. DAO 17 implemented:
DAO 17 re-installed
government agencies has legal mandate to implement DAO 17
strong lobbying and maneuvers by small fishers
Project Activities:
Main activity: Lobbying for the adoption of DAO 17 to DAO 01
Sub-activity:
RTD on national level
resolution of PAMANA
drafting of position paper
groundwork Mayor for municipal water implementation
groundwork for adoption of technical resolution to municipal ordinance
11. Community and LGUs aware on the importance of taking care of marine resources in their areas of jurisdiction:
sufficient IEC programs of concerned institutions (LGU,NGO, academe)
designated/ assigned institutions to collate all IEC data with sufficient fund
Project Activities:
Main activities: Forum on identification of possible sponsors of IEC programs
Sub-activities:
request identified institutions to collate data on IEC for public awareness
groundworks
courtesy call with local heads
implementation
monitoring
12. Overpopulation controlled:
rate of population in coastal areas controlled
strong enforcement of ordinance on tourism
sufficient IEC on tourism impact
data gathering on tourism impact
population control measures implemented in coastal areas
measures to control migration towards coastal areas implemented
provided additional livelihood opportunities/ programs in terrestrial / upland areas
Project Activities:
Main Activity: 1) Mitigation of migration to coastal areas
Sub-activity:
policy research
monitoring on-site
lobbying for resolution
Main Activity : 2) Regulation of tourist impact
Sub-activity:
groundwork
conduct of study
presentation of result to PAMANA
drafting of resolution
groundwork for the adoption of resolution
13. Anthropogenic factors causing calamities (waste, oil spill, diving, anchoring):
mitigating measures
ordinances passed
Project Activities: None
14. Natural calamities ( El Nino, Typhoon, Monsoon):
adaptive measures
mitigating measures
Project Activities: None
ADJOURNMENT of Skills Development Workshop