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training were provided. Clearly, a ladderized capacity-building program
for implementers is crucial for sustained program effectiveness.
A GAD Code is also an important instrument that could help ensure
program continuity even beyond the term of the current administrator.
The Code would provide mandatory annual GAD budget allocation, and
systems and procedures in program implementation, among others
things. Establishing a tripartite (executive-legislative-civil society)
Municipal Technical Working Group for the GAD Code formulation is
one strategy that could facilitate the participatory process up to its
approval.
Capoocan’s program or aspects of it have been actually replicated
with some measure of success in other areas. For instance, Tacloban
City, through its Population Commission, adopted the concept of
appointing GAD focal persons. The Pro-GAD experience was also
shared with the intent of replicating the program in Sta. Fe, and with
various groups from the regional network of reproductive health
advocates to the national assembly of rural development workers.
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