Coastal Resource Management - LGRC DILG 10

GOOD PRACTICES IN COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2COLLABORATIVE UNDERTAKINGS BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL,NATIONAL, AND LOCAL INSTITUTIONSDavao del Sur CRMIMPLEMENTATION PROCESS1. Creation of provincial CRM Technical Working Group composed of representatives from the ProvincialEnvironment and Natural Resource Office (PENRO), Fisheries Unit under the Provincial Governor’s Office,Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) and CENRO-DENR, president of the IFARMC,Provincial Fisheries Officer of BFAR2. Training of TWG members in integrated coastal management (ICM), participatory coastal resourceassessment (PCRA) and mangrove management3. Issuance of provincial executive order mandating PENRO to be lead coordinating office in theprotection, conservation, rehabilitation and management of coastal resources in Davao Sur4. Conduct of PCRA and CRM Planning by Malalag Bay area municipalities with technical and trainingassistance provided by the provincial CRM-TWG, and (funding) support from CRMP:a. Formulation of 5-year provincial CRM framework plan based on the PCRA results and municipalCRM plans of the Malalag Bay area municipalities and Digos City.b. Setting up of inter-agency implementing mechanisms and implementing structure at theprovincial levelLESSONS LEARNED Experience highlighted the importance of strengthening inter-agency collaboration and coordinationin ensuring effective CRM implementation at the provincial level Role of a facilitating agent (internal or external) is essential in the early stages of group formation (e.g., CRMP facilitating the formation of CRM-TWG at the provincial level) Clarity of roles and responsibilities, and identifying the lead agency is also important Official support and legal mandate (e.g., executive order issued by the provincial government)needed to mainstream CRM functions and responsibilities at the provincial level Provincial LGU proved to be an effective lead coordinating body for CRMSERVICE DELIVERY WITH IMPACT: RESOURCE BOOKS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT75