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In response to a request from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII, DSWD Field Office XI facilitated a comprehensive study on Negotiated Procurement-Community Participation (NP-CP) in the Davao Region. The study was conducted in Malita, Davao Occidental, Mati City, Davao Oriental, Asuncion, Davao del Norte, and at the Centers and Residential Care Facilities (CRCFs) in Tagum City, Davao del Norte on July 8 and 12, 2024.
The initiative involved detailed assessments, data gathering, identification of best practices, and documentation of challenges. Activities included site visitations, dialogues, and focus group discussions with members of the Kilalag SLP Corporation in Malita and the KARBENA SLP Association in Mati.
Additionally, the team observed the delivery of goods to the Home for the Aged and Angel's Haven, as part of the marketing agreement between CRCFs and participating SLP Associations in Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro.A focused group discussion was held with the DAVNOR SLP Corporation, Upper Lonolono Women's SLP Association, and Pagsabangan Irrigators Marketing Coop, along with representatives from NIA XI, Davao Regional Medical Center, and SEIMCO.
The primary objective of this initiative was to provide technical expertise and strategic guidance on the successful execution of Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) initiatives. This included forming partnerships between Community-Based Organizations and institutional markets like the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP). By adopting R.A. 9184 Sec. 53.12 on Negotiated Procurement-Community Participation, DSWD XI aims to extend the reach and impact of EPAHP, ultimately working to alleviate hunger and poverty in the region. The event also sought to facilitate knowledge sharing and replication of successful strategies in Region 7.
The delegation visited exemplary community initiatives by recent winners of the Walang Gutom Awards 2024: the โIntersectoral Participation: Our Way to Combat Malnutritionโ initiative of LGU Asuncion, Davao del Norte, and the โMaternal Mental and Nutrition Recovery Care-avanโ initiative of the City Government of Mati, Davao Oriental, on July 10-11, 2024. These visits highlighted outstanding community efforts and provided further learning opportunities.
This initiative aims to enhance community involvement, establish a robust monitoring framework, and promote transparency through comprehensive documentation. The collaboration is expected to refine NP-CP strategies, improve program outcomes, and strengthen community nutrition throughout the country.This is the second batch of benchmarking activities facilitated by the Field Office, following the successful first batch with a delegation from DSWD IX - Zamboanga Peninsula on April 22-24, 2024.
DSWD Field Office XI extends its sincere appreciation to the Provincial Government of Davao Occidental and the Local Government Units of Malita, Asuncion, and Mati for their gracious accommodation and assistance in facilitating this enriching exchange of knowledge and experiences.