Guide to the Magna Carta for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises

Statistical and Coordination Board (NSCB) which shall take appropriateinitiatives in generating demand-driven MSME statistics.Sec. 11. MSME Centers. The MSMEDC in coordination with the appropriategovernment and non-government agencies shall set up new MSME centersand revitalize already established MSME centers to provide MSMEs in theregions easier access to services such as, but not limited to, the following:a) Accept and act on all registration applications of MSMEs;b) Streamline registration process and facilitate speedy registration forthe establishment of business enterprises in the country;c) Provide all information and referral services it shall deem necessary oressential to the development and promotion of MSMEs;d) Conduct other programs or projects for entrepreneurial development intheir respective areas; and,e) Provide courses and development programs, training, advice,consultation on business conceptualization and feasibility, financing,management, capacity building, human resources, marketing, and suchother services to support the needs of MSMEs;The MSMEDC shall also ensure that appropriate programs are establishedto strengthen and empower industry associations and federations and shall,pursuant to this Section, enter into coordinating and collaborative arrangementswith industry associations which have wide geographical reach.Sec. 12. Annual Report on the Status of MSMEs. The MSMEDC shall submitto the President and the Congress through the Oversight Committee as definedunder RA 6977, as amended, and further amended, a yearly report on thestatus of MSMEs in the country, including the progress and impact of allrelevant government policies, programs and legislation as well as private sectoractivities. For the purpose of the annual reporting to the President, theMSMEDC shall coordinate with the existing inter-agency committee onMSMEs tasked by or created pursuant to an Executive Issuance.Sec. 13. Coordination, Monitoring and Assessment of the MSMEDP. TheMSMEDC shall coordinate, monitor and assess the implementation of theMSMEDP, and when necessary, institute appropriate adjustments thereon inthe light of changing conditions in both domestic and international environment.Sec. 14. Periodic Reports including Gender Responsiveness of MSME Policiesand Programs. The MSMEDC shall act on the periodic reports submitted bydifferent government agencies as provided for by this IRR. Consistent with37