QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT FOR MARAWI ACTIVITIES
JULY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
STRENGTHENING URBAN RESILIENCE FOR GROWTH WITH EQUITY (SURGE) PROJECT
CONTRACT NO. AID-492-H-15-00001
OCTOBER 30, 2018
This report is made possible with the support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents of this report are the sole responsibility of the International City/County Management Association and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.
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QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT FOR MARAWI ACTIVITIES JULY 1 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
STRENGTHENING URBAN RESILIENCE FOR GROWTH WITH EQUITY (SURGE) PROJECT
CONTRACT NO. AID-492-H-15-00001
Program Title: USAID/SURGE Sponsoring USAID Office: USAID/Philippines Contract Number: AID-492-H-15-00001 Contractor: International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Date of Publication: October 30, 2018
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Acronyms 5
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 6
I. Introduction 10
II. Correlation to the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plan 11
III. Accomplishments and Results 17
Marawi Restoration and Reconstruction on Water and Sanitation 17
Restoration of Livelihoods of IDPs and Support for Economic Recovery in Marawi/Lanao 23
Construction of Trading Centers in Marawi and Its Environs 31
Crosscutting Area 32
IV. Management and Administration 33
V. Financial Performance Report 34
Annexes 35
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Tables
Table 1. Participation in Capacity Development Activities as of September 2018 12 Table 2. Performance Indicator Tracking as of September 2018 13 Table 3. Summary of Plans and Accomplishments 19 Table 4. Livelihood Needs Survey Results 23 Table 5. Summary of Plans and Accomplishments 29
Annexes
Annex 1. Status of Work Plan Deliverables 35 Annex 2. Monitored Media Placements 38
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BAC Bids and Awards Committee BCC Behavior Change Communication COWD Cagayan de Oro Water District DILG Department of Interior and Local Government DOH Department of Health DTI Department of Trade and Industry GPH Government of the Philippines HLURB Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board HUDCC Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council IDP Internally Displaced Persons LGU Local Government Unit LWUA Local Water Utilities Administration MCWD Marawi City Water District MFI Microfinance Institution MSMEs Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises MSU-CPA Mindanao State University-College of Public Affairs MSU-IIT Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology NHA National Housing Authority PCCI Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry PDRF Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation STAR Store Training and Access to Resources TFBM Task Force Bangon Marawi TLDC Technology and Livelihood Development Center TWC-WASH Technical Working Committee for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene TWG Technical Working Group USAID United States Agency for International Development USG United States Government USTSP University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 5 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This document serves as the Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Quarterly Progress Report on its assistance to Marawi City and surrounding areas during the third quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2018, Year 3 of operation (July through September 2018). It details the SURGE Project’s activities as well as challenges experienced by the project during this quarter. The report intends to provide brief information on the project planning, monitoring, and reporting activities and planned activities for the next quarter. In the last section, the report summarizes financial information.
While summaries of the project activities are provided in the main body and accompanying annexes to this report, below are some of the key project accomplishments during the quarter.
Concluded data collection for the formulation of mini masterplan for expansion of water services
The SURGE Project completed the survey for 15,654 residents of Barangays Banga, Biaba – Damag, Cabingan, Cadayonan, Dimalna, Lomidong and Rapasun MSU. The results of the survey will be used for Marawi City Water District’s (MCWD) development of a mini masterplan for the expansion of water services. The results showed that about half of the surveyed households use private wells as their source of water. More than 70 percent confirmed that they have septic tanks with water - sealed toilets. The rest do not have septic tanks and are using either closed or open pits and very few (42) households said they do not have toilets.
Engaged various stakeholders for water and sanitation activities
The SURGE Project engaged the support of the academe, particularly the University of Science and Technology in Southern Philippines (USPSP) and Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-ITT), for road and pipeline networks of potential water sources. USTSP joined the conduct of site validation while MSU-IIT committed to help in image mapping of the seven barangays included in MCWD’s scope for the mini masterplan in the conduct of the household/establishment survey, SURGE collaborated with MSU-College of Public Affairs (MSU- CPA). MSU graduates and personnel of MCWD were involved in the data gathering.
The LWUA is utilizing the results of the geo-resistivity studies conducted in May 2018. Through this, Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) received PhP40 million from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) through the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). From this, PhP15 million will be used for installation of one pumping system, one water storage tank, and to complete the shelter site’s water distribution system. FilInvest through the National Housing Authority will use the result in developing another well at the STS.
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) which is known for strategizing non-revenue water reduction and being the regional training center of the LWUA were also engaged in providing technical skills training for the city government of Marawi. Consistent coordination was also sustained during this quarter with partners on water and sanitation. On October 12, a meeting was facilitated by the SURGE Project with partners from both the government and private sector. Updates were presented on the conduct of water and sanitation activities including participation in USAID facilitated activities.
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 6 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018 Built the capacity of the Marawi City government for project implementation The SURGE Project conducted two trainings, the hydraulic modeling workshop and contract management and project control training for selected personnel of the MCWD and the Marawi City government. The hydraulic modeling workshop enhanced the skills of the MCWD in effectively designing, maintaining and operating a water supply system using the software, EPANET. The contract management and project control training, on the other hand, imparted knowledge and skills to the local government’s Project Implementation Unit to effectively administer a contract and oversee construction of a water system that will serve seven barangays in Marawi City. Completed effluent sampling at the Sagonsongan Transitory Shelter Site
The SURGE Project in coordination with the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM), National Housing Authority (NHA), Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council, and the Department of Health (DOH) validated the characteristics of effluent or domestic sewage coming from the septic tanks and drainage outfalls at the Sagonsongan Transitory Shelter Site through effluent sampling and laboratory analysis on July 19, 2018. The results of the analysis will serve as a basis for the Technical Working Committee – WASH in leveraging funds for the design and installation of an appropriate secondary/tertiary treatment system for the entire shelter site. The SURGE Project assisted the TWC-WASH in mobilizing PhP70 million for the shelter site through the result of effluent sampling and analysis.
Started work on development of behavior change communication (BCC) plans
SURGE commenced with the work in developing strategic behavior change communication (BCC) plans for MCWD and the local government of Marawi City. The BCC plans will build the capacity of water service providers and health workers to communicate proper WASH practices and water conservation, improve awareness among communities on importance of proper WASH and drive payment of water bills among water consumers. The Inception Plan was finalized on September 13, 2018 and the team sub-contracted to develop the BCC plans was officially introduced to the MCWD and the Marawi City government on September 24, 2018.
Co-organized the first Entrepreneurs Forum and Job Fair in Marawi The SURGE Project co-organized with private sectors and national government agencies the first Marawi Entrepreneurs Forum and Job Fair on July 16, 2018. The forum featured microfinance and credit packages, entrepreneurial training and support services, which more than 1,600 displaced entrepreneurs were able to access for their livelihood recovery. The job fair attracted more than 2,000 job seekers vying for more than 5,000 job openings offered by more than 20 employers from Northern Mindanao.
Provided technical skills trainings to displaced Marawi entrepreneurs The SURGE Project organized beginners and advanced courses on baking in September 2018. The training program trained displaced bakers and bakeshop owners intending to venture into baking as an enterprise through a beginners’ course and former bakers who want to revive their bakery operations through an advanced course. To support displaced Marawi weavers regain their livelihood and to revive the traditional weaving industry in the city, SURGE collaborated with private sector partners such as the Philippine Chamber of Commerce (PCCI), Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), ECHOsi
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 7 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018 Foundation and the Lanao del Sur Technology and Livelihood Development Center (TLDC) to provide skills training, product development, start-up materials and market linkage to members of four weavers’ groups in Marawi. An initial orientation was held on September 19-20, 2018 for members of the weavers’ groups. On August 24, 2018, displaced entrepreneurs of the Bangon Marawi and Metro Marawi Chambers of Commerce and Industry participated in a one-day training session on digital marketing in Cagayan de Oro City organized by Bayan Academy, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Facebook. Entitled "Boost your Business through Digital Marketing," the participants were trained how to develop and enhance Facebook business pages, attract and target visitors and use other existing applications that can help them improve online content such as photos and videos. The SURGE Project supported the event by nominating micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Marawi City and neighboring areas. Established link between credit facility and displaced MSMEs To help address the credit needs of displaced MSMEs and accelerate their livelihood recovery, the SURGE Project linked a group of IDPs who were trained on dressmaking with microcredit NGO ASA Philippines in July 2018. ASA Philippines conducted a one-day orientation session for the IDPs where they were briefed on ASA’s microcredit programs and services including its Islamic microfinance window. Supported roll-out of training program for women micro-entrepreneurs The SURGE Project extended technical assistance to private firm Coca-Cola in the planned rollout of its training program for women store operators and other micro-entrepreneurs in Marawi. The Coke STAR (Store Training and Access to Resources) Program is a comprehensive entrepreneurial development training designed to enhance women micro-entrepreneurs’ skills in managing their small businesses. SURGE linked the company with the Mindanao State University (MSU) - Marawi for possible logistical and administrative support. Initially, 500 women micro- entrepreneurs are targeted as project beneficiaries of the Coke STAR Program in Marawi.
Strengthened organizational capacity of Marawi business chambers The SURGE Project strengthened the organizational capacities of the Bangon Marawi Chamber of Commerce, Metro Marawi Chamber of Commerce and the Marawi Internally-Displaced Businesspersons for them to be able to effectively participate in economic recovery efforts of the city government, national government agencies and the private sector. The business chamber management workshop on July 18, 2018 focused on improving overall management of the chambers by developing effective and useful services to members. The highlight of the workshop was the joint declaration of the presidents of the three business chambers to collaborate and work towards a united Marawi business community.
Conducted Livelihood Needs Survey A livelihood needs survey was conducted in Marawi City, Baloi in Lanao del Norte, and Saguiaran and Ditsaan-Ramain in Lanao del Sur to identify the livelihood needs of IDPs and displaced entrepreneurs. The survey found out that all of the respondents expressed the need for financial assistance for their livelihood recovery. Ninety-four (94) percent of the respondents said they will use any available financial assistance to purchase products or start-up materials, while 49 percent said they will utilize the money to rent a space or stall to do business. These data will help the
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Construction of trading centers The SURGE Project completed an economic needs assessment of 22 local government units (LGUs) in Lanao del Sur including Marawi City for the construction of trading centers to strengthen economic activities. Out of the 22 LGUs, four were identified to be eligible – Balindong, Piagapo, Kapai, and Buadipuso Buntong. The SURGE Project also facilitated the conduct of business case studies and topographic survey, completion of architectural and engineering designs, and formulation of memorandum of understanding with the four LGUs and the provincial government of Lanao del Sur. Implementing Challenges
The main implementing challenge in Marawi-related water and sanitation activities during this quarter is still related to institutional issues. The Board of the Marawi City Water District, the key player in this sector, has not been fully constituted. There are also concerns on leadership continuity of the MCWD. There is limited inter-agency coordination and networking with other private and international donors on water and sanitation despite the constitution of a technical working committee on water and sanitation under Task Force Bango Marawi. The Watsan Partners meetings convened by USAID served as an alternative mechanism for this.
In livelihood support, the beneficiaries learned from the training and other activities that the Project has provided. There is now a need to provide direct funding for individuals and groups to ensure that our technical assistance will lead to actual improvements in incomes. Since the SURGE Project has no grant component, the Project can only link these beneficiaries to other funding institutions and eventually, to the USAID’s Marawi Response Project.
Over-all, the security situation remains a concern and Project staff had to remain vigilant.
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 9 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018 I. Introduction
The Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project is an award of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). SURGE is a five-year project (July 27, 2015 to July 26, 2020) which supports the USAID/Philippines’ Cities Development Initiative (CDI) by supporting the Philippines to shift to a sustained and more inclusive growth trajectory at par with other high‐performing emerging economies.
In Year 3, the SURGE Project developed a package of assistance that supports the return and reintegration of IDPs into Marawi City and its surrounding areas through water and sanitation and economic recovery activities. These initiatives align with and reinforce the existing strategy of the United States Government (USG) of reducing the overall vulnerability of IDPs to violent extremism.
The Marawi Restoration and Reconstruction on Water and Sanitation program aims to assist and guide the Philippine government in repairing and upgrading water infrastructure, and supporting water service providers achieve an improved, secured, resilient, and sustainable water and sanitation service.
The Restoration of Livelihoods of IDPs and Support for Economic Recovery program provides the needed assistance to internally-displaced persons and displaced traders and businessmen to regain their livelihoods through skills, capability building and technical training; provision of start- up materials and equipment, and market access; and promote overall private sector participation in the economic rehabilitation process.
The submission of this quarterly progress report is in compliance with Section F.6 (Reports and Deliverables) of the contract between USAID and ICMA. The report focuses on the two programs of the Marawi assistance, along with cross-cutting activities that have been approved by USAID in the corresponding work plans. It presents a description of the work conducted by the SURGE Project to achieve the strategic objectives and priority goals of the work plans during the fourth quarter of Year 3 project implementation.
The report, which covers the period of July 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018, has the following sections: (1) Executive Summary, (2) Introduction, (3) Correlation to the Monitoring & Evaluation Plan, (4) Accomplishments and Results, (5) Management and Administration, and (6) Financial Performance.
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 10 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018 II. Correlation to the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plan
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) for the SURGE Marawi activities is being carried out with the recognition that the Project operates in complexity, where cause and effect relationships are unpredictable, stakeholders hold diverse perspectives, and will therefore likely necessitate adaptive management. As of the end of the quarter, the draft Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Plan for SURGE’s interventions in Marawi City and neighboring areas is being fine-tuned to adopt complexity-aware principles, such that it considers the post-conflict context under which the Project is operating in and lays the ground for learning and adaptive management. The SURGE Project targets to finalize its MEL Plan within the succeeding quarter, which will still be subjected to periodic reviews and updating, as necessary.
The MEL Plan will also help ensure that gender and social inclusion (GESI) and environmental considerations are integrated in activity design, implementation and monitoring. During the quarter, the Project was able to submit to USAID draft Environmental Screening Reports (ESR) for activities in Marawi and neighboring areas. Indicative findings show that SURGE’s work falls can be categorized with negative determination with conditions, such that it has potential for minimal to medium adverse environmental effects that can be mitigated as guided by an environmental mitigation and monitoring plan (EMMP). Specific activities that should be monitored are the technical assistance on the establishment of water systems, and the small-scale construction of markets with sanitation facilities and water system with power/electrical facilities and/or renewable energy systems.
SURGE will ensure that implementation follows pertinent laws and policies and involves the inclusive participation of national and local government agencies and the affected community. The proposed facilities’ detailed engineering design and site inspections will be used to manage construction activities including the pollutants generated and hazards possibly arising in the process. In addition, climate risk screening and management will be employed to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of these investments situated in an environment that is already vulnerable by destruction and perennial security threats.
SURGE conducted a monitoring visit on September 17-19, 2018 to observe the livelihood training on baking, orientation and assessment for the weaver groups, and coordination meetings with partners such as the Lanao del Sur Provincial Technical Livelihood Development Center (TLDC), Coca-Cola Inc. for the STAR Program, and the Marawi State University. Observations from the visit will feed into succeeding technical assistance to field staff and other stakeholders. Priority areas for M&E include the consolidation of a database for IDP and local government beneficiaries, standardization and streamlining of reporting and data collection processes, and reinforcing systems to ensure compliance with GESI and environmental safeguards.
Status of Project Activities and Deliverables
The work plan for SURGE Marawi interventions detail 15 activities for implementation under both water and sanitation, and livelihood and economic recovery pathways. Additionally, SURGE, through the Louis Berger Group, is implementing the construction of trading centers in Marawi and neighboring areas under CLIN 2. It can be noted that one activity for water and sanitation – improving the capacity of the city in preparing the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) – may no longer push through as the national government through the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) has taken charge of the matter. The status of corresponding deliverables for the other activities is presented in Annex 1.
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As of the quarter, SURGE hosted nine major capacity development activities. Under water and sanitation, target participants include personnel from the city and barangay local governments and water districts. For the restoration of livelihoods and support to economic recovery, the Project is directing its assistance to IDPs and displaced entrepreneurs with strong affirmative action for women. This thrust is manifested in the percentage of women participants vis-à-vis men in the activities of the livelihood and economic recovery component where 56 percent are women and 44 percent are men, and where representation further skews toward women in specific livelihood skills and technical trainings. On the other hand, representation of women in water and sanitation activities is generally lower at 39 percent, a turn-out most likely influenced by the gendered link between activities and certain job positions. Table 1 below provides further details on these activities and their participants.
Table 1. Participation in Capacity Development Activities as of September 2018 Participants Activity Date % Total Male Female Female Water and Sanitation Seminar-Workshop on Procurement Process June 21-22, 2018 17 10 7 41% for the BAC of the Marawi City LGU Data Collection Training for Enumerators June 26-28, 2018; 20 15 13 46% Aug 13-14, 2018 Hydraulic Modeling Workshop Aug 29-31, 2018 14 12 2 14% Contract Management and Project Control Sept 4-6, 2018 21 12 9 43% Workshop for MCWD Sub-total 80 49 31 39% Livelihood and Economic Recovery Entrepreneurs Forum and Job Fair1 July 16, 2018 1,476 664 812 55% Basic Chamber Management Workshop July 17, 2018 29 17 12 41% Beginners Training on Baking and Bakery Sept 17-19, 2018 19 4 15 79% Operations Advanced Training on Baking and Bakery Sept 24-26, 2018 20 3 17 85% Operations Orientation on Weaving Hope to Marawi Sept 19, 2018 29 6 23 79% Project Sub-total 1,573 694 879 56% TOTAL 1,653 743 910 55%
Project Accomplishment along Performance Indicators
For its work assisting the rehabilitation of Marawi City, SURGE has lowered its initial proposal of 13 performance indicators to ten. This includes six2 intermediate outcome indicators to measure success in the Project’s work toward the restoration of water and sanitation services in the city; three intermediate outcome indicators for livelihood restoration and economic recovery; and a
1 Validation of participants ongoing; sex disaggregation as presented is estimated from an initial sample. 2 Originally 10 but was reduced to eliminate overlapping indicators, and indicators which are anchored on activities that have been cancelled. The delisted indicators are: Number of water service providers with increased capacity to deliver water supply, wastewater treatment or sanitation services; Number of people gaining access to a basic sanitation service as a result of USG assistance; Number of organizations and/or delivery systems for oversight and management of public resource use created; and Water and sanitation communication plan promoting improved stakeholder participation developed.
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 12 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018 newly proposed output indicator to capture the construction of trading centers implemented under CLIN 2. The latter will also contribute toward the greater outcome of livelihood restoration and economic recovery in Marawi City and its environs. Table 2 shows the project’s performance in relation to its key indicators and targets.
Table 2. Performance Indicator Tracking as of September 2018 Actual Indicator Target Remarks (as of Sept ‘18) Outcome 1: Restored safe and sanitary water and sanitation services in Marawi City Outcome Indicator 1.1: Amount of non- The local government of General Santos City, as USG funds mobilized and applied towards facilitated by SURGE, improved water and sanitation extended PhP2 million cash assistance to fund sanitation-related activities in Marawi City, specifically the construction of toilet facilities with septic tanks. A handover ceremony between the two LGUs was held on June 14, 2018 in Marawi City. In addition, SURGE has also been able to secure the commitment of LWUA and Filinvest toward funding water and sanitation activities. Realized accomplishment from these partnerships are expected to be reported by the succeeding quarter. 200 50 Counts the participants Outcome Indicator 1.2: Number of people (16 female, 32%; trained through the educated on tools, approaches, and/or 34 male, 68%) following: Workshop on methods for water security, integrated procurement process for water resource management, and/or water source protection as a result of the BAC of the Marawi USG assistance City LGU, Hydraulic Modeling Workshop, and Contract Management and Project Control Workshop for the Marawi City Water District Outcome Indicator 1.3: Number of people 6,000 0 No results yet gaining access to basic drinking water services as a result of USG assistance
Outcome Indicator 1.4: Number of people 10,000 0 No results yet gaining access to safely managed drinking water services as a result of USG assistance
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 13 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018 Actual Indicator Target Remarks (as of Sept ‘18) Outcome Indicator 1.5: Number of people 6,000 0 No results yet gaining access to a safely managed sanitation service as a result of USG assistance
Outcome Indicator 1.6: Number of 3 0 The Project has contracted a firm to improved water and wastewater treatment facilitate the development policies, laws, plans strengthened, of behavior change developed, adopted and/or implemented communication plans for water and sanitation. Preparations are underway. Outcome 2: Restored economic activity in Marawi City and environs 68 Counts those who Outcome Indicator 2.1: Number of IDPs or 5,000 participated in the displaced MSMEs including farmers following: Training on receiving business development services Baking and Bakery from USG operations; and initial activities for the Weaving Hope to Marawi project. 1,505 Counts those who Outcome Indicator 2.2: Number of IDP or 2,000 (824 female, 55%; participated in the displaced members of producer 681 male, 45%) following: Entrepreneur’s organizations receiving USG assistance Forum and Job Fair, and Basic Chamber Management Workshop. 0 SURGE is pursuing Outcome Indicator 2.3: Number of public- 4 partnerships with PDRF, private partnerships supporting IDPs and Pilmico, Echostore, Coca- displaced MSMEs formed resulting from cola, and East-West USG assistance Seeds. 0 To date, the Project has Output Indicator 2.4: Number of trading 4 centers constructed secured MOU with the LGUs of the four sites and submitted DED and technical specifications for the centers.
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Marawi Restoration and Reconstruction on Water and Sanitation
Enhancing the capabilities of partners to expand water services
Engineers and officers of the Marawi City COWD discussed the EPANET, a software Water District are now equipped with more application used for hydraulic modeling. The knowledge and skills in planning, designing knowledge and skills gained from the training will and managing a sustainable water supply aid the MCWD in completing the mini master plan
distribution system after participating in a for the expansion of water services in the city. training on hydraulic modeling. Following this, USAID/SURGE and the University USAID’s Strengthening Urban Resilience for of Science and Technology in Southern Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project and the Philippines conducted site validation in 12 Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) barangays to draw insights on the proposed conducted the training on August 29 to 31, locations of water sources and locations to build 2018 in Cagayan de Oro City. Officers from the facilities of a water supply system. The proposed local government of General Santos City also water supply system is part of the Marawi City joined the workshop. Water District’s expansion plan, which will cater to an estimated 23,000 individuals in seven COWD is USAID/SURGE’s partner in barangays. strategizing non-revenue water reduction in Marawi City, along with the regional training Similarly, USAID/SURGE, the Department of center of the Local Water Utilities Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Administration. COWD trained the Project Implementation Unit of the local government of Marawi City in contract During the training, engineers Jimmalyn management and project control. Pacampara and Maria Vianney Ubalde of USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 15 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018
The knowledge and skills gained from the training will prepare the PIU in implementing the PhP76 million Salintubig Project, an initiative of DILG to provide water supply systems to 12,000 people in seven barangays in the city.
The PIU will oversee the construction of five deep wells, two reservoirs and a pipeline system. According to the DILG, the construction period for the deep wells will take five months, and ten months for the reservoirs and pipeline networks.
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Marawi Restoration and Reconstruction on Water and Sanitation
For this quarter, the SURGE Project continued proper coordination among different sectors for the implementation of various activities to restore safe and sanitary water services in Marawi City. The activities included leading the multi-sector effort to validate presence of liquid waste in Sagonsongan Transitory Shelter, concluding the data collection for the formulation of Marawi City Water District’s mini masterplan, and enhancing the capacity of the Marawi City government to properly implement and monitor water-related projects.
The SURGE Project also ensures consistent collaboration and convergence of water and sanitation activities. On October 12, USAID/SURGE met with partners from the public and private sector such as the DILG, LWUA, MCWD, Asian Development Bank, International Committee of the Red Cross, Action Against Hunger, and Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities. The SURGE Project and these agencies and organization presented updates on ongoing projects including existing coordination and collaboration on USAID-facilitated activities on water and sanitation.
Objective 1: Assist/guide GPH investments to repair and upgrade water infrastructure, and access grants and in-kind contributions to help them get up and start operations
Activity: Develop a mini masterplan to converge reconstruction activities for water and sanitation
As part of the continuing work to assist the Marawi City Water District (MCWD) in developing a mini masterplan to expand water services in seven barangays in Marawi City, the SURGE Project conducted a survey with college graduates of the Mindanao State University – College of Public Affairs (MSU-CPA) and personnel of the MCWD on July 16, 2018 to August 13, 2018 to gather household data on population count and demand base of water use. The survey covered the barangays of Banga, Biaba – Damag, Cabingan, Cadayonan, Dimalna, Lomidong and Rapasun MSU. The survey was conducted for 1,629 Barangay Chairman Abdulhalim Limbona and households, covering 15,654 residents at a mean Kagawad Asniah Limbona of Rapasun MSU welcomed the MSU college graduates, MCWD household size of about ten and standard deviation of and USAID/SURGE during the team's about seven. Generally, residents in these barangays get courtesy visit for the survey. their water from mixed sources: buying or sharing with other households who have wells and/or using spring water. About half of the surveyed households use private wells as their source of water. More than 70 percent confirmed that they have septic tanks with water - sealed toilets. The rest do not have septic tanks and are using either closed or open pits and very few (42) households said they do not have toilets.
On August 15 and 17, 2018, the SURGE Project met with the University of Science and Technology in Southern Philippines (USTSP) and MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology (IIT) to explore possibilities of getting the academe’s support and participation in Marawi rehabilitation efforts. The initial results of MSU-CPA’s survey were presented to these institutions and both agreed to share expertise in developing the mini master plan.
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The MSU – IIT committed to provide images of Marawi containing the seven barangays in scope while the USTSP joined the conduct of site validation to survey the areas for road network and for pipelines for potential water sources based on previous available reports of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Metro Pacific. On September 24-25, 2018, the SURGE Project and experts from USTSP conducted the site validation. Seventeen (17) sites were visited for validation. During the process, the geospatial coordinates and physical attributes of the surroundings were recorded. USAID/SURGE Water and Sanitation Specialist in Marawi City Rachel Beja with technical staff of the University of These will be used as references for the Science and Technology in Southern Philippines visited finalization of the mini master plan. While the proposed locations of water sources and water supply mini master plan will only cover the seven systems for validation barangays, six other barangays which are relatively close to the seven were covered during the site validation activity. The barangays of Basak Malutlut, East Basak, Poblacion Marawi, Bacolod Chico, Loksadatu and Bangon, were pre- identified in the reports of DILG Salintubig Projects and Metro Pacific to have potential water sources.
The results of the geo-resistivity studies conducted in May 2018 were presented and submitted to LWUA. Php40 million was released to LWUA by the DBM through the NDRRMC. PhP15 million of this will be used for the installation of one pumping system, one water storage tank, and the shelter site’s distribution system. The result of the study will be likewise used by FilInvest through NHA in the establishment of one more well and water storage tank at the Sagonsongan Transitory Shelter.
Activity: Conform to standard requirements for technical design, organization and management of water supply systems
On August 29-31, 2018, the SURGE Project conducted a Hydraulic Modeling Workshop for MCWD in partnership with the Cagayan de Oro City Water District (COWD). The workshop introduced the participants to EPANET, a tool for hydraulic modeling that can be used to efficiently and effectively design, maintain and operate a water supply system. To facilitate the participants’ practice of their gained knowledge and skills, they worked on their own system during the workshop, which they will further improve upon until the next training. The Project also provided two computer desktops for use of MCWD to supplement their acquired knowledge and skills in applying hydraulic modeling using the EPANET.
Activity: Develop the capacity of local water service providers for communication, promotion and advocacy activities for policy improvements
The SURGE Project also commenced with the development of the strategic behavior change communication (BCC) plans for MCWD and the local government of Marawi City. The BCC plans will build the capacity of water service providers and health workers to communicate proper WASH practices and water conservation, improve awareness among communities on importance of proper WASH and drive payment of water bills among water consumers. The inception plan was finalized on September 13, 2018 and the team sub-contracted to develop the BCC plans,
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 18 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018 Braveworks Graphics Studio Co., was officially introduced to the MCWD and the Marawi City government on September 24, 2018. The baseline survey and audience and communication analysis, which is the Phase 1 of the process, is expected to be completed in October.
Objective 2: Assist in the capacity development of water service providers to achieve an improved, secured, resilient and sustainable water and sanitation service
Activity: Develop the capacity of city staff in project development
The SURGE Project also works to enhance the technical competencies of the Marawi City government in managing water systems. After the conduct of the training for the city’s bids and awards committee in partnership with the DILG, the city proceeded with the actual opening of bids for the civil works & pipelines of the Salintubig Project on August 6, 2018. The procurement package for water source development was successfully opened on August 28.
While awaiting award of contracts, the SURGE
Project, the DILG and the Cagayan de Oro Water The participants of the control management and project District (COWD) also assisted the city control training listened to resource speaker Mr. Cedrix government in preparing for the implementation Aguinot from DILG Region X and Engr. Rhona Kim Ferido of water projects amounting to more than PhP76 from COWD. million. The SURGE Project and its partners conducted the training on contract management and project control on September 4-6, 2018 in Marawi City. The training equipped the project implementing personnel with the basic tools for contract administration and project monitoring. The activities included workshops that required the participants to develop templates for project inspections and reporting.
Activity: Develop the capacity of city staff in project development
The SURGE Project in coordination with the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM), NHA, Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council, and the Department of Health (DOH) validated the characteristics of effluent or domestic sewage coming from the septic tanks and at drainage outfalls at the Sagonsongan Transitory Shelter through effluent sampling and laboratory analysis on July 19, 2018. The results of the analysis will serve as a basis for the Technical Working Committee – WASH in leveraging funds for the design and installation of an appropriate secondary/tertiary treatment system for the entire shelter site. The SURGE Project assisted the TWC-WASH in mobilizing PhP70 million for the shelter site through the results of effluent sampling and analysis.
Table 3. Summary of Plans and Accomplishments
Activity Accomplishments 1. Develop partnership for operations Held meetings with MCWD and the LGU to identify and management planning and training needs and plan the details of training/workshops
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 19 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018 capacity building of MCWD and Marawi City LGU Completed inception report on September 13, and 2. Conduct activities for the started data gathering for Phase 1 of the plan development of BCC plans development process on September 24 Results were presented and submitted to LWUA. Through NDRRMC, PhP 40 million was released to 3. Present geophysical tests to LWUA LWUA. About PhP15 million of this will be allotted for the and TFBM installation of: 1 pumping system, 1 water storage tank, and distribution system of the Sagonsongan Transitory Shelter
4. Conduct data collection/profiling in seven barangays covered by expansion areas of MCWD • Completed data gathering from seven barangays on 5. Conduct hydraulic modelling August workshop and field validation of • Conducted site validation on September 24-25 models in Marawi City • Conducted Hydraulic Modeling Workshop August 6. Prepare draft mini-master plan of 29-30 the expansion areas of MCWD 7. Prepare DED and cost estimates for the water supply system in MCWD expansion areas 8. Conduct training of project Conducted Contract Management & Project Control implementation of Salintubig Training/Workshop on September 4-6 Project areas • Assisted LWUA in coordinating with the NRL, HEMB DOH and EOHO DOH for the conduct of perchlorate sampling and analysis 9. Conduct of groundwater quality • Submitted to HO approval of laboratory equipment assessment for perchlorate and accessories for the analysis of perchlorate develop treatment technique contamination. • Facilitated the preparation of implementation plan for the Perchlorate Sampling and Analysis and feedbacking of results to LWUA, and WASH TWC 10. Conduct training on project environmental monitoring and USAID conducted briefings to the SURGE team preparation of environmental permitting systems Submitted Environmental Screening Reports and corresponding Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plans for the following activities: • Technical assistance on the establishment of communal water systems (Level II) through the Government of the Philippines Salintubig Program 11. Prepare Environmental Reports • Procurement of Commodities, construction materials and equipment • Small-scale construction of markets with sanitation facilities and water system with power/electrical facilities and/or renewable energy systems
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• Facilitated the conduct of effluent testing at the Sagonsongan Transitory Shelter in collaboration with Department of Health, NHA, TFBM, and City ENRO • Submitted the Effluent Analysis Result to DOH, WASH TWC, and LWUA as basis of strategic decisions and actions such as leveraging funding for 13. Conduct sanitation assessment and secondary/tertiary sewage treatment system and as prepare septage management basis in designing the sewage treatment systems of systems subsequent transitory shelters and resettlement areas of Marawi City • Initial meeting with DOH and City LGU (CHO, City ENRO, Office of the Mayor) regarding the construction of a Community Toilet Facility with standard septic tank using the leveraged funds from General Santos City amounting to PhP2 million
Planned Activities for the Next Quarter
• Conduct Water Safety Plan Formulation for MCWD; • Conduct hydraulic analysis for the water supply system in seven barangays covering the mini masterplan; • Complete the detailed engineering design of water supply system in 7 barangays covering the mini masterplan; • Conduct organizational assessment of MCWD; • Conduct business planning for MCWD; • Complete audience and communication analysis for behavior change communication plans; • Develop two (2) BCC plans and conduct pre-testing of BCC materials; • Conduct water quality management training and assessment of MCWD’s water sources; and • Conduct training on sustainable on-site sewage treatment systems.
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Restoration of Livelihoods of IDPs and Support for Economic Recovery in Marawi and Lanao
Reviving businesses and job opportunities for Maranaos
More than 1,000 displaced entrepreneurs and Private sector and non-government organizations job seekers gathered at the Mindanao State such as the Philippine Disaster Resilience University Dimaporo gymnasium for the Foundation, Philippine Chamber of Commerce biggest Marawi Entrepreneurs’ Forum and Job and Industry, Coca-Cola Philippines, ASA Fair on July 16, 2018. Philippines, and United for Marawi Consortium shared their initiatives to support the affected USAID’s Strengthening Urban Resilience for communities in Marawi. Other government Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project co- institutions who supported the event are Al organized the back-to-back event with Task Amanah Islamic Bank, Small Business Force Bangon Marawi and the Departments of Corporation, DTI-Autonomous Region in Muslim Trade and Industry (DTI), Labor and Mindanao, and Mindanao State University. The Employment (DOLE), and the Social Welfare one-day activity was organized to bring together
and Development (DSWD). the public and private sectors to synchronize efforts in reviving the local economy of the city. DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez graced the event and shared the plans of DTI to support the The forum featured sessions on microfinance and livelihood needs of Marawi residents. He credit packages, entrepreneurial trainings and commended USAID and private sector support services, and livelihood assistance partners for complementing the national projects that displaced MSMEs can access. The government's rehabilitation efforts for Marawi. job fair attracted and processed applications for an estimated 1,700 job seekers from Marawi. DTI Undersecretary Abdugani Macatoman Twenty-four (24) private companies joined the fair called the event historic for being the first and with more than 5,000 job openings here and biggest entrepreneurs' gathering and job fair in abroad.
the city.
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Restoration of Livelihoods of IDPs and Support for Economic Recovery in Marawi/Lanao
For this quarter, the SURGE Project started implementing a number of livelihood recovery activities based on its approved work plan. These activities included the conduct of a livelihood needs survey among IDPs and displaced entrepreneurs, co-organizing the Marawi Entrepreneurs’ Forum and Job Fair, organizational strengthening of Marawi chambers, conduct of a series of trainings on baking and bakery operations for displaced entrepreneurs, and preparatory activities for a technical and marketing assistance to Marawi weavers’ groups. The Project also continued to engage relevant government agencies such as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Marawi City and Lanao del Sur Provincial governments as well as other private sector groups to properly coordinate planned economic recovery activities in Marawi and Lanao areas.
Objective 1: To support livelihood recovery activities of IDPs and other displaced entrepreneurs
Activity: Conduct Livelihood Needs Survey of IDPs
On August 10-16 and 20, 2018, the SURGE Project conducted a livelihood needs survey among IDPs and displaced entrepreneurs in four areas: Marawi City, Baloi in Lanao del Norte, and Saguiran and Ditsaan-Ramain in Lanao del Sur. The survey was conducted through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire with 200 respondents in Marawi City and neighboring areas. The respondents were chosen based on a purposive and random sampling methodology. The number of respondents were allocated proportionately across four displacement areas: evacuation centers, transitional shelters, homes of relatives or friends (home-based) and Kambalingan areas where those evacuees have returned to reside, according to TFBM. The barangays were then selected through a random process. A face-to-face survey using a structured questionnaire.
The survey covered four important themes: (1) livelihood of IDPs prior to the conflict; (2) immediate effect/s of the conflict on the livelihood of IDPs; (3) livelihood of IDPs after the conflict and; (4) priority needs of IDPs to revive their livelihood. While the survey report is still being finalized, important findings of the survey included the following:
Table 4. Livelihood Needs Survey Results
• 74% of main income earners in the interviewed households were male and 26% were female; • 53% of respondents claimed they live in a household with four to six members while 27% had seven to nine members; • 97% of respondents said their livelihood activities were situated in Marawi before the siege; • The siege had the following negative consequences to their livelihood: o 76% claimed assets and/or equipment had been partially or totally damaged o 58% said they had been dismissed from work
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 23 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018 o 57% reported their market place or place to do business had been damaged o 57% claimed their inventories or goods were lost or damaged • Before the siege, 35% of respondents claimed a monthly income of at least PhP10,000 and 33% said their monthly earning was between P5,000 to P10,000. After the siege, 81% of respondents reported monthly income of P5,000 or lower. • 80% of respondents claimed that their livelihood changed as a result of the siege. Alternative livelihoods after the siege were temporary or short-term jobs, cash for work from government or other groups, trading of products and farming and fishing. • In the aftermath of the siege, 67% of respondents sought or received assistance from the government while 40% received or sought help from NGOs or other groups including international and local donors. Almost 40% also reported taking short-term jobs or receiving money from friends or relatives. • After the siege, 34% of respondents reported receiving assistance from government (local or national), 16% claimed receiving help from NGOs, donors and other organizations. 33% said they did not receive any assistance at all. • According to the respondents, primary concerns in restoring livelihoods include: • Lack or limited access to credit or capital (91%) • Lack or limited access to start-up materials (67%) • No place to do business (55%) • Lack or limited employment opportunities (52%) • o Lack or limited market/customers (48%) • All (100%) of the respondents said they needed financing assistance for livelihood recovery • If provided financing support, 94% of the respondents said they would use it to purchase products or inventories or start-up materials. 49% said they would utilize it to rent a space or stall to do business. • 40% of respondents prefer accessing financing from Islamic or Shariah-compliant sources, 23% from friends or relatives while 21% from banks (government or private)
A series of focused group discussions (FGDs) were also held among selected Marawi entrepreneurs, members of Marawi chambers and representatives of local government units and key government agencies. The FGDs delved into the more critical issues displaced entrepreneurs are facing in rebuilding their livelihood including needed assistance from government and donors and access to financing. The results of the FGDs are still being processed.
Activity: Provide technical assistance and training to IDPs and displaced entrepreneurs
Marawi Entrepreneurs Forum and Jobs Fair
The SURGE Project provided technical and co-funding support to the DTI in holding the biggest entrepreneurs’ forum and first-ever job fair in Marawi. The forum gathered more than 1,600 participants, mostly IDPs and displaced entrepreneurs, while the job fair attracted more than 2,000 job seekers vying for more than 5,000 job openings offered by more than 20 employers from Northern Mindanao.
DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez graced the opening of the entrepreneurs’ forum that showcased various livelihood recovery projects from major private sector groups such as the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Coca-Cola, Go Negosyo, United Marawi Consortium, micro-finance NGO Asa Philippines and USAID/SURGE. Sec. Lopez expressed gratitude to USAID/SURGE and its private sector partners for its efforts in co-organizing the forum which featured available livelihood assistance from private groups. Most of the private groups enlisted interested participants to their planned projects such as the store training program of Coca-Cola where more than 500 IDP-participants enlisted.
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Training on digital marketing for displaced MSMEs
To build the marketing skills of displaced micro, small, medium enterprises (MSME) belonging to the Bangon Marawi and Metro Marawi Chambers of Commerce and Industry, SURGE nominated MSMEs to join Bayan Academy’s training session on digital marketing on August 24, 2018 in Cagayan de Oro City. Entitled "Boost your Business through Digital Marketing," the training was organized with the DTI and Facebook. The training focused on maximizing existing Facebook platform applications, which the entrepreneurs can use to promote and market products and services effectively. The MSMEs were taught how to develop and enhance Facebook business pages, attract and target visitors, and use other features that can help them improve online content such as photos and videos.
Training on baking and bakery operations for displaced entrepreneurs
As part of the SURGE Project’ efforts to strengthen the skills of IDPs and displaced entrepreneurs in Marawi, the Project collaborated with Pilmico Foods and the Lanao del Sur Technical and Livelihood Development Center (TLDC) to implement a training program on baking and bakery operations. Pilmico Foods is one of the biggest flour manufacturers in the country and operates a flour mill in Iligan City. The training program targets beneficiaries intending to venture into baking as an enterprise through a beginners’ course and former bakers who want to revive their bakery operations through an advanced course. The training participants were nominated by the Bangon Marawi and Metro Marawi Chambers of Commerce, and screened by the TLDC. A total of 100 beneficiaries are targeted for the training which will be divided into five batches of 20 trainees each.
The first batch of the baking training was held on September 17-19, 2018 at the Pilmico Laboratory in Iligan City. This batch of training was a beginners’ course and attended by 20 participants, mostly displaced entrepreneurs from Marawi City. The three- day training covered basic baking activities such as formulation and calculation of key bakery ingredients, dough and bread production systems and procedures, simple bread inventory management and basic Participants of the beginner’s course training happily posed with bakery operations and management. The the bread products they produced during the training. participants also underwent an intensive two- day hands-on training on actual baking and production of soft, hard and sweet breads. The participants baked several types of traditional bread products such as loaf bread, pandesal, pan de coco, ensaimada, star bread and new soft breads like kopi roti buns. The breads produced in the training are the types of breads that are commonly sold in most community-based bakeries.
The second batch of the training program was conducted on September 26-28, 2018 at the Pilmico Plant in Iligan City. The participants in this batch are former bakers and bakery owners who used to operate bakeries that were damaged as a result of the conflict. An advanced baking course was designed to cover actual hands-on training on the production of non-traditional bread products such as Asian and pasta noodles, cakes, cookies and brownies. The course also included basic bakery operations such as bread production systems, formulation of ingredients and inventory systems.
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Technical and marketing assistance to Marawi weavers’ groups
Revival of traditional Maranao crafts such as weaving has been identified as one of the priority livelihood projects in the Philippine government’s economic recovery plan. To support the revival of the Maranao weaving industry, the SURGE Project collaborated with private sector partners such as the PCCI, PDRF, ECHOsi Foundation, and the Lanao del Sur TLDC in providing a technical assistance and market linkage project for selected weavers’ groups in Marawi. Under the project, called Weaving Hope in Marawi, SURGE and its private partners will assist at least four local weavers’ groups in improving their weaving skills, Echostore Design Consultant Imelda Canuel presented various prototypes of woven products acquiring new and upgrading existing equipment, to Marawi weavers during the orientation session developing new products and marketing these products on the Weaving Hope in Marawi Project organized to targeted buyers. by USAID SURGE and its private sector partners. Initially, four weavers groups have been identified by SURGE and its private partners and validated by the Lanao del Sur provincial government. These are the Maranaw Collectibles, Dayawan Weavers, Amito-Inaul Weavers and Arkat Lawanen Weavers. A fifth group Sinag-Tala Weavers is still being assessed by the provincial government for possible inclusion in the project.
To start up the planned weaving project, SURGE and its private partners conducted an orientation session for the four weavers’ groups on September 19-20, 2018 in Marawi City. More than 30 representatives from the four weavers’ groups attended the session and were briefed on the mechanics of project implementation. The weavers also suggested ways to ensure sustainability of the project by facilitating access to stable markets for their products and providing start-up materials to ensure timely delivery of orders.
ECHOsi Foundation made a rapid assessment of the organizational and production capabilities of the participating weavers’ groups. ECHOsi visited the existing weaving sites of the groups, observed their weaving operations and inspected their product inventories. It also held dialogues with individual members to determine their organizational and production-related concerns.
Linkages with microfinance institution
To help address the credit needs of displaced micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and accelerate their livelihood recovery, the SURGE Project linked with a group of IDPs who have completed a dressmaking training to micro- credit NGO ASA Philippines in July 2018. ASA Philippines conducted a one-day orientation session for the IDPs where they were briefed on
ASA’s microcredit programs and services including Thirty (30) internally displaced women from Lanao del Sur its Islamic microfinance window. ASA Philippines listened to the discussion on qualification criteria and also presented to the IDPs the corresponding application procedures to avail ASA Philippines’s Shariah financing scheme. application procedures and qualification criteria for
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 26 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018 their microfinancing programs. Most of the IDPs welcomed the ASA microfinance program as a potential source of funding for their livelihood recovery.
Aside from this initial batch of IDPs, orientation sessions by ASA for other displaced entrepreneurs belonging to the two Marawi chambers are being planned in October or November. IDPs who have successfully completed SURGE-initiated technical and skills training sessions are also being lined-up for orientation meetings with the microfinance NGO for possible credit access.
Assistance to Coca-Cola in the roll-out of a training program for women micro- entrepreneurs
The SURGE Project extended technical assistance to private firm Coca-Cola in the planned rollout of its training program for women store operators and other micro-entrepreneurs in Marawi. The Coke STAR (Store Training and Access to Resources) Program is a comprehensive entrepreneurial development training designed to enhance women micro-entrepreneurs’ skills in managing their small businesses in the areas of financial record-keeping, store management, inventory planning, sales and collection. A value formation session focusing on the important role of women in entrepreneurship is also included as an important part of the STAR program.
To support the implementation of the STAR program, SURGE linked the company with MSU for possible logistical and administrative support. In a meeting between MSU and Coca Cola arranged by SURGE, MSU committed to make available at least two classrooms and other needed equipment for the program’s weekly training sessions. MSU also offered to assist in the screening and validation of trainees who enlisted in the STAR Program.
MS-Marawi Vice President for Administration and Finance Atty. Jamaloden Basar met with the representatives of Initially, 500 women micro-entrepreneurs are Coca-Cola Inc, Technical Education and Skills Development targeted as project beneficiaries of the Coke Authority, and Department of Trade and Industry to discuss STAR Program in Marawi. The beneficiaries will the Store Training and Access to Resources (STAR) Program for displaced store owners in Marawi. be divided into four batches and will undergo training for at least nine consecutive sessions. The STAR Program is projected to be formally launched in mid-October with the first batch of trainees expected to complete the course by the end of December.
Objective 2: Promote Private Sector Participation in Economic Rehabilitation
Activity: Strengthen Local Chambers and Other Private Sector Groups
Proposed capability building activities for Marawi chambers
Private sector groups such as local chambers play a critical role in the long-term economic rehabilitation of Marawi City and other areas affected by the conflict. To strengthen the organizational capacities of Marawi chambers and for them to actively participate in the city’s economic recovery efforts, SURGE and PCCI conducted an organizational development workshop on July 18, 2018 for the Bangon Marawi Chamber of Commerce, Metro Marawi Chamber of Commerce and the Marawi Internally-Displaced Businesspersons. The workshop
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 27 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018 was attended by 30 participants comprising of key officers and board of directors of the three Marawi business chambers.
The workshop focused on improving overall management of the chambers by developing effective and useful services to members. Among the important services that were identified by the chambers were conduct of basic entrepreneurial and business management training, market development and promotion, market matching with prospective buyers and business partners and facilitation of financing access to chamber members especially MSMEs. In addition to these services, the chamber participants also considered regular dialogues with relevant Presidents of Marawi business chambers showed solidarity of the business sector in government agencies such as the TFBM and the DTI Marawi City during the Chamber Management on rehabilitation projects as a crucial intervention that Workshop. Marawi chambers can pursue to support business recovery of their members.
The highlight of the workshop was the joint declaration of the presidents of the three Marawi chambers to collaborate and work towards a united Marawi business community. The three business chamber leaders committed to continue consultations with their respective members to map out viable approaches for reunification of their organizations. They stressed that the unification of business groups in Marawi will result in faster and more efficient coordination of various economic rehabilitation projects planned by the government and other donors especially on livelihood assistance to MSMEs.
Strengthening existing services of Lanao del Sur Technology and Livelihood Development Center and Provincial Negosyo Center
The SURGE Project continued to coordinate closely with the Lanao del Sur Technology and Livelihood Development Center and the Provincial Negosyo Center in the implementation of planned livelihood activities for the period. Among the activities that were undertaken were the Entrepreneurs Forum, the beginners and advance training courses on baking, and the orientation session and assessment of weavers’ groups. The TLDC and Negosyo Center assisted SURGE in identifying and screening participants and provided administrative and secretariat support during the conduct of these activities.
Activity: Initiate Partnerships with Private Sector Groups to Promote New Investments and Facilitate Market Linkages
An important strategy of SURGE in its Marawi economic recovery efforts is the mobilization of private sector in various livelihood activities. During this period, SURGE initiated formal partnerships or joint activities with five private companies or groups in livelihood recovery activities in Marawi and Lanao area. These activities and corresponding private partners are the following:
• Marawi Entrepreneurs’ Forum (July 17) – SURGE co-organized the forum with the DTI with the support of the following private companies and groups: 1. Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation 2. United Marawi Consortium 3. Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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• Chamber Development Workshop for Marawi Chambers (July 18) – SURGE jointly organized this one-day chamber workshop in collaboration with: 1. Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2. Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Training on Baking and Bakery Operations (September 17-19 and 24-26) – SURGE implemented this series of training session in partnership with: 1. Pilmico Foods Corporation
• Technical and Marketing Assistance to Marawi Weavers (September) – SURGE jointly developed this project with the following private partners: 1. Echostore Social Enterprise Foundation 2. Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. 3. Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation Inc . • Vegetable Production and Marketing Project for Marawi and Lanao Farmers – SURGE is supporting the implementation of this project in partnership with: 1. East West Seed Corporation
Table 5. Summary of Plans and Accomplishments
Activity Accomplishments Objective 1/Activity 1: Conduct Livelihood • Conducted livelihood needs survey covering Needs Survey 200 respondents in Marawi City and three neighboring towns • Survey findings and report being finalized Objective 1/Activity: Provide Technical • Co-organized with DTI and private sector Assistance to Restore Livelihood of IDPs and groups Marawi Entrepreneurs Forum attended Displaced Traders and MSMEs by more than 1,000 participants (IDPs and displaced entrepreneurs • Facilitated orientation session on micro-finance by Asa Philippines of 15 IDPs • Conducted training on baking (beginners and advanced courses) for two batches of displaced MSMEs or 40 participants • Held orientation session and initial assessment of four Marawi weavers’ groups (30+ weavers) for the Weaving Hope in Marawi Project • Provided assistance to Coca-Cola in the planning and roll-out of its store training program for 500 women store operators Objective 2/Activity: Strengthening of Chambers • Conducted chamber development workshop for and Other Private Sector Groups three Marawi Chambers attended by 30 chamber officers • Continued to provide technical assistance to the Lanao del Sur TLDC and Negosyo Center in the
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 29 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018 planning and implementation of various livelihood recovery activities Objective 2/Activity: Partnerships with Private • Forged partnerships and implemented joint Sector Groups on Investments and Market projects with the following private Linkages companies/groups: o Marawi Entrepreneurs Forum . PDRF, PCCI, Coca-Cola, Asa Philippines, Go Negosyo o Chamber Development Workshop . PCCI o Training on Baking and Bakery Operations . Pilmico Foods Corp. o Assistance to Weavers’ Groups . Echostore, PDRF, PCCI o Store Training Program . Coca-Cola
Planned Activities for the Next Quarter
• Finalize report from the results of the livelihood needs survey; • Conduct additional two batches of training on baking with Pilmico; • Launch and support to the implementation of Coke STAR Program; • Conduct training and other technical assistance to four weavers’ groups under the Weaving Hope in Marawi Project; • Conduct organizational strengthening and strategic planning workshop for Marawi Chambers; • Conceptualize investment promotion activities; and • Conceptualize business recovery activities with TLDC.
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 30 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018 Construction of Trading Centers in Marawi and Its Environs
To support the reintegration of IDPs into Marawi and provide conditions for economic activities, the SURGE Project conducted an economic needs assessment of 22 LGUs in Lanao del Sur (including Marawi City). 10 LGUs were shortlisted from this and four were identified: Balindong, Piagapo, Kapai, and Buadipuso Buntong.
The SURGE team used the following criteria in the selection process:
• Economic need for a trading center (20%) • Accessibility relative to the Iligan project office (10%) • Security threat level (10%) • LGU governance record (10%) • Development activities and programs for a market building (trading center) project (50%)
The project also facilitated business case studies and generated 25-year projected revenue. The project site and building layout plans were also prepared through a topographic survey. Moreover, architectural and engineering designs of the trading centers for the four identified LGUs were completed. The SURGE Project also forged memorandum of understanding with the four LGUs and the provincial government of Lanao del Sur. The MOUs were signed by the SURGE Chief of Party and officials from municipal and provincial government units.
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Communication and Information Strategies
For this quarter, the SURGE Project’s key accomplishments in implementing its communication and information strategies in Marawi City include:
• Support to and promotion of SURGE Project activities such as the Entrepreneurs’ Forum and Job Fair; trainings and workshops for displaced entrepreneurs on business chamber management, digital marketing, and basic and advanced baking, among others, through collaterals, news bits and social media posts; and • Start of implementation of the Development of Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Plans and Outreach Materials for Improved Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Practices in Marawi City.
Promoted SURGE Project activities
The SURGE Project submitted a total of seven (7) bullet stories describing WASH activities to USAID which were published in the Manila Environment Weekly Update. A total of six (6) news bits describing economic recovery assistance activities in Marawi City and surrounding areas were also produced during the period as part of its internal information dissemination to USAID. These bullet stories and news bits were also posted on the Project’s Twitter account. USAID Philippines featured two (2) stories on their Facebook account. Thirteen (13) news stories, blogs and Facebook posts of partners featured SURGE Project activities such as the Marawi Entrepreneurs’ Forum and Job Fair and Marawi weavers’ orientation (See Annex 2).
Awarded contract for the development of BCC plans for WASH communication campaign
The SURGE Project awarded the contract for the development of two behavior change communication (BCC) plans and outreach materials for improved WASH practices in Marawi City to firm Braveworks Graphics Studio Co. This activity contributes to achieving Objective 1 of the Marawi City WASH Work Plan, under Activity 4, which is to develop the capacity of local stakeholders and communities in communication, promotion and adoption of improved WASH practices. BCC plans will be developed to match the needs, capacity and intent of the Marawi City Water District and the local government of Marawi City. The main objectives of the BCC plans are to 1) increase the number of people adopting proper water demand management, water conservation, sanitation and hygiene practices to ensure access to clean water, protection of water sources and 2) improve viability of water service providers in Marawi City and nearby localities.
The Inception Plan was completed by Braveworks to the SURGE Project on September 13, 2018. It describes the work to be undertaken covering the period September 2018 to February 2019. This is broken down into three phases: 1) Audience and Communication Analysis; 2) Strategic Design and Formulation of BCC Plans; and 3) Development and Pre-Testing of BCC Materials. A report will be submitted for the completion of each phase. In September, Braveworks commenced work for the baseline survey as part of Phase 1.
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Management and Administration
For this quarter, one (1) short-term staff was hired to support SURGE Project’s Assistance to Restore Livelihoods of IDPs and Support Economic Recovery and one (1) long-term administrative staff was hired to support both the Water and Sanitation Activities and Assistance to Restore Livelihoods of IDPs and Support Economic Recovery in Marawi.
Logistics and Procurement Support
The SURGE Project supported the requirements needed for the following activities:
• Water and Sanitation –Turnover of cash assistance from General Santos LGU to Marawi LGU; Courtesy call with seven barangays; Partners Coordination Meeting; Contract Management and Project Control Workshop; Hydraulic Modeling Training; Attendance of Marawi City Water District participant to the WaterLinks Forum; Meetings with Bangon Marawi and Task Force Marawi; Meeting with MSU interns for map survey; Seminar Workshop on Procurement; Meetings with CHO, DILG and MSU-IIT; Joint Effluent Sampling at Sagonsongan Transitory Shelter;
• Assistance to Restore Livelihoods of IDPS and Support Economic Recovery - Meetings with Lanao del Sur Technology and Livelihood Development Center), DTI, DOLE and Marawi Chambers; Marawi Entrepreneurs’ Forum; Basic Chamber Management Workshop; Meetings with MyDev Mindanao, PILMICO, Association of Barangay Captains and Marawi LGU Coordination Response Team; Livelihood Needs Assessment; Training on Bakery Operations for IDPs (Basic Course) with PILMICO; Launching of Vegetable Production and Marketing Project with East West Seeds Corporation; Orientation on Proposed Weaving Project for Marawi weavers and IDPs; Advanced Training on Baking for IDPs.
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 33 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018 V. Financial Performance Report
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 34 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018 Annexes
Annex 1. Status of Work Plan Deliverables
RESTORATION AND RECONSTRUCTION ON WATER AND SANITATION Objective Activity Deliverable Status Assist/guide GPH 1. Develop a mini- Water and sanitation mini-master In progress. Completed investments to masterplan plan data collection in repair and partnership with MSU – upgrade water CPA in August 2018. infrastructure, and and conducted site access grants and validation with USTP in in-kind 13 barangays in contributions to September 2018. help them get up Partnership agreements among In progress. SURGE is and start national and local agencies and working largely with the operations private institutions TFBM, Marawi City LGU and Marawi City Water District. It has also partnered with MSU and USTP and is pursuing a partnership with ADB in relation to the implementation of the mini master plan. SP ordinance on payment of fees Cancelled. Ordinance not needed. 2. Ensure compliance to Water quality assessment report In progress. Facilitated raw water quality standards the conduct of perchlorate sampling and analysis and the preparation of an implementation plan. Procurement of materials In progress. Procurement of laboratory equipment accessories for approval of ICMA head office. Water treatment program In progress. The Project is procuring the necessary equipment for perchlorate testing, in coordination with DOH. 3. Conform to water supply Detailed engineering design Cancelled. SURGE system standards instead assisted through capacity building in contract management and project control. Hydro-geological reports In progress. SURGE has prepared a geophysical survey report for the Sagonsongan Transitory Shelter. RWSA established In progress. Prepared a draft MOA between the MCWD and MCLGU re operations and
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 35 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018 management of the Salintubig Water Supply systems instead of RWSA Water safety plan (WSP)3 In progress. SURGE is working with the MCWD and is preparing to conduct WSP training in the next quarter. Procurement of consultancy services on going. 4. Develop capacity of Communication plan In progress. Kicked-off WSPs in communication IEC materials and tools preparatory work in and advocacy September 2018. CSR agreements Assist in the 1. Develop business plans Business plan In progress. Hired an capacity STTA to assist the development of MCWD in the water service formulation of a providers to Business Plan achieve an 2. Improve sanitation Data collection In progress. Held improved, facilities and services Twinning arrangements discussion with the city secured, resilient LGU regarding their and sustainable readiness to establish Feasibility study, POW, TORs for water and and operate a septage construction of septage system sanitation service treatment facility (STF) for the city. Initial assessment points to the possibility of the activity being cancelled due to unavailability of STF site. 3. Improve the capacity of CLUP Cancelled. There may the city in preparing the be no need for SURGE CLUP to assist in the preparation of Marawi City’s CLUP. 4. Develop the capacity of Project preparation workshops In progress. SURGE city staff in project conducted a workshop development on contract management and project control for the city government of Marawi in September 2018. 5. Ensure compliance to Environmental assessment report In progress. Draft ESR required environmental Climate risk management report prepared and submitted assessments to USAID.
3 New addition; not originally in the approved work plan
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 36 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018
RESTORATION OF LIVELIHOODS OF IDPS AND SUPPORT FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY Objective Activity Deliverable Status Assist IDPs and 1. Conduct rapid needs IDP skills profile and needs In progress. A survey displaced traders assessment of IDPs assessment report was conducted in and businessmen August 2018; analysis of to reestablish their results is being finalized livelihoods to date. through training, 2. Provide TA to IDPs and Capacity development reports In progress. SURGE technical displaced micro/small- partnered with Pilmico assistance, start- scale traders & businesses Foods and the provincial up materials and government for the equipment, and provision of skills market access training in baking and baking operations and has successfully trained two batches during the quarter. SURGE is also working on assisting economically displaced weaver groups, farmers and entrepreneurs. Promote private 1. Strengthen local Chambers strengthened In progress. SURGE is sector chambers to catalyze more working with three local participation in local businesses chambers in Marawi. economic The project conducted a rehabilitation Basic Chamber Management Workshop was in July 2018, and linked SMEs from Marawi business chambers to the digital marketing workshop organized by Bayan Academy and Facebook in August 2018. Establishment of a business Not yet started. recovery center 2. Initiate partnerships Capacity development reports Not yet started. with other private sector Market linkaging events In progress. In October, groups the Project organized launching events in partnership with PDRF, Coca-Cola Foundation, Echosi Foundation, Pilmico, and East West Seed Corporation. (to be reported in the next quarterly report) Partnerships In progress. SURGE is pursuing to formalize partnerships with PDRF, Coca-Cola Foundation, Echosi Foundation, Pilmico, and East West Seed Corporation. 3. Conduct logistics study Logistics study Not yet started. 4. Conduct preliminary land Land tenure assessment In progress. LGI is tenure assessment coordinating with the
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 37 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018 field team to assess tenurial instruments of trading center sites. CLIN 2 Construction of trading Needs assessment, validation and Completed. Submitted centers in Marawi and its business case studies to USAID on 7/26/2018 environs and approved on 8/23/2018 Architectural and engineering In progress. Submitted design and cost estimates to USAID on 9/25/2018 Memorandum of Understanding Completed. The with principal beneficiaries municipal governments of Balindong, Buadipuso Buntong, Kapai and Piagapo signed the MOUs with the SURGE Project and the provincial government of Lanao del Sur on 09/21/2018. These were submitted to USAID on 9/25/2018. Construction management plans Completed. Submitted to USAID on 10/29/2018. Monthly construction report Not yet started. Completion and final inspection Not yet started. document per facility Turnover of 4 facilities with road Not yet started. access to local government/private sector partner Completion and final inspection Not yet started. report
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 38 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018 Annex 2. Monitored Media Placements, July to September 2018
Date Media Company Media Type Title URL Related Activity 15-Jul-18 MOCHA USON BLOG Facebook Marawi https://www.facebook.com/Mochablogger/videos/marawi-entrepreneur-'s- Marawi Entrepreneurs' Post/video Entrepreneurs forum-and/10156722762196522/ Forum and Job Fair Forum and Job Fair 17-Jul-18 Pilipino Mirror Online news Livelihood Kits sa http://pmirrorbusinesstabloid.com/livelihood-kits-sa-marawi-folk/ Marawi Entrepreneurs' articles Marawi Folk Forum and Job Fair 17-Jul-18 Department of Trade Online news article DTI gives 500 https://www.dti.gov.ph/media/latest-news/12150-dti-gives-500-livelihood- Marawi Entrepreneurs' and Industry livelihood starter starter-kits-to-marawi-idps Forum and Job Fair kits to Marawi IDPs 18-Jul-18 The Manila Times Online news article Displaced folk given http://www.manilatimes.net/displaced-folk-given-500-livelihood-kits/420571/ Marawi Entrepreneurs' 500 livelihood kits Forum and Job Fair 20-Jul-18 Bangon Marawi Blog Post DTI spearheads https://bangonmarawi.com/2018/07/20/dti-spearheads-entrepreneurs-forum- Marawi Entrepreneurs' entrepreneurs' job-fair-for-marawi/ Forum and Job Fair forum, job fair for Marawi 20-Jul-18 Mindanao Daily News Online news article DTI spearheads http://www.mindanaodailynews.com/dti-spearheads-entrepreneurs-forum-job- Marawi Entrepreneurs' entrepreneurs’ fair-for-marawi/ Forum and Job Fair forum, job fair for Marawi 22-Jul-18 Presidential Video/Podcast DDS Podcast #51 http://barangaydirectory.net/dds-podcast-episode-51/ Marawi Entrepreneurs' Communications Forum and Job Fair Operations Office 21-Jul-18 Jess Villarin Quijano Video/Podcast Mocha Uson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQnvGE26ZTo Marawi Entrepreneurs' showcases "Marawi Forum and Job Fair Entrepreneurs' Forum & Job Fair" Global Friends of Rody Blog post/video Mocha at the http://kamiangmedianidu30.group/marawi-entrepreneurs-forum-and-job-fair-at- Marawi Entrepreneurs' Duterte Entrepreneurs the-mindanao-state-university2/ Forum and Job Fair Forum and Job Fair at Mindanao State University 12-Sep-18 USAID Philippines Facebook post Entrepreneurs' https://goo.gl/WPQZGx Entrepreneurs' Forum Forum and Job Fair and Job Fair in Marawi City 13-Sep-18 USAID Philippines Facebook post Validation and https://goo.gl/XpNbmc Validation testing effluent sampling activity in Marawi City 16-Sep-18 Relief Web Blog Post PDRF helps Marawi https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/pdrf-helps-marawi Marawi Entrepreneurs Forum and Job Fair 28-Sep-18 Philippine Disaster Facebook Post PDRF held an https://goo.gl/fBKAYt Marawi Weaving Hope Resilience Foundation orientation session Project Orientation for Marawi and Lanao weavers
USAID Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project Page 39 Quarterly Progress Report for Marawi Activities, July – September 2018