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Quarterly Report2012 USAID’S Growth with Equity in Mindanao Program GEM 3 Quarterly Report July 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012 Submitted to: United States Agency for International Development/Philippines Prepared by: Office of the Economic Development and Governance Manila, Philippines Daniel T. Bichanich Michael G. Langsdorf Submitted by: Emma G. Salmani THE Louis Berger Group, INC. Carlos C. Tan Engineers l Scientists l Economists l Planners Unit 3, 12/F, Export Bank Plaza, Sen. Gil Puyat cor. Pasong Tamo Makati City 1200 Philippines Tel; (63-02) 812-1647 Fax: (63-02) 818-8990 October 2012 The Growth with Equity in Mindanao Program is financed by the U.S. Agency for International Development and implemented in partnership with the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) The General Contractor is The Louis Berger Group, Inc. This publication was made possible through support provided by USAID under the terms of Contract No. AID 492-C-00-08-00001-00 . Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID rHELouis Berger Group, tNc. Unit 3, l2lF fuportBonkPlozo, Sen. Gil Puyoicomer Don Chino RocesAvenus, Mokoli Giy, I200 Philippines rrL: {6fl } 812-1647 . r -uen: [email protected] rnx:(632) I I 2-5665 . wEesttE: www.bergerphilippines.om EructttEERS. PLANNEBS o SctTNTISTS r Ecot',toMtsts October10,2012 DR.MA. TERESA ROBIELOS DevelopmentAssistance Specialist Officeof the EconomicDevelopment and Governance USAIDPhilippines 8/FPNB FinancialCenter Bldg. PresidentDiosdado Macapagal Blvd. PasayCity Subject: USAIDContract No. 492-C-00-08-{r0001 -00 Growthwith Equityin Mindanao3 (GEM3) Program QuarterlyPerformance Report (July 1, 2012' September30,20121 DearDr. Robielos: In accordancewith Section F.6 of ourcontract, Reports and Deliverablesor Outputs,and the requirementsset forth in AIDARclause 752.242-70, Periodic Progress Reports (Oct. 2007), we arepleased to submita CD copyand two hardcopies of our QuarterlyPerformance Report for theperiod July 1 throughSeptember 30,2012. The reportaddresses the following areas: (a) Performanceobjectives/expected outputs for the quarter (b) Summaryof majoraccomplishments aswell as unexpectedor unplanned outcomes/activitiesduring the quarterand the fiscalyear (c) Outstandingissues and implementationproblems and options for resolvingthese issues andproblems (d) Plannedperformance objectives for the nextquarter (e) FY 12 OP targetsand accomplishments (f) An administrativereport covering expenditures by contractline item and status of funds to dateand (g) ParticipantTraining a, Shbuldyou have any questions or commentsregarding this report, please feel free to contactthis office.Thank you and best regards. Verytruly yours, THE LOUISBERGER GROUP, INC. y' n/ '//^ ,l'y' / tI /I// t/ tu.//// / r / | f / d(rurel'flercHnNrtcFl Chiefof Party cc: The ContractingOfficer, USAID/Philippines TABLE OF CONTENTS GEM 3 Quarterly Performance Report July 1, 2012 – September 30, 2012 MAIN REPORT: Page 1.0 Infrastructure Development .................................................................................................................................1-1 1.1 Performance objectives/expected outputs for 4th quarter of FY 2012 1.2 Summary of major accomplishments during the quarter as well as unexpected or unplanned outcomes/activities during the quarter 1.3 Outstanding issues and implementation problems and options for resolving these issues and problems 1.4 Planned performance objectives for the next quarter 1.5 Attainment of Operational Plan (OP) targets 2.0 Business Growth …...…......................................................................................................................................2-1 2.1 Performance objectives/expected outputs for the 4th quarter of FY 2012 2.2 Summary of FY 2012 4th quarter major accomplishments and unexpected or unplanned outcomes/activities 2.3 Outstanding issues and implementation problems and options for resolving these issues and problems 2.4 Planned performance objectives for the next quarter 2.5 Attainment of Operational Plan (OP) targets 3.0 Workforce Preparation .......................................................................................................................................3-1 3.1 Performance objectives/expected outputs for the quarter 3.2 Summary of major accomplishments as well as unexpected or unplanned outcomes/activities during the quarter 3.3 Outstanding issues and implementation problems and options for resolving these issues and problems 3.4 Planned performance objectives for the next quarter 3.5 Summary of accomplishments for the fiscal year 3.6 Attainment of Operational Plan (OP) targets 4.0 Governance Improvement ..................................................................................................................................4-1 4.1 Performance objectives/expected outputs for the quarter 4.2 Summary of major accomplishments as well as unexpected or unplanned outcomes/activities during the quarter and the fiscal year 4.3 Outstanding issues and implementation problems and options for resolving these issues and problems 4.4 Planned performance objectives for the next quarter 4.5 Attainment of Operational Plan (OP) targets 5.0 Other Activities …………….. .............................................................................................................................5-1 5.1 Performance objectives/expected outputs for the quarter 5.2 Summary of major accomplishments during the quarter as well as unexpected or unplanned outcomes/activities during the quarter 5.3 Outstanding issues and implementation problems and options for resolving these issues and problems 5.4 Planned performance objectives for the next quarter 6.0 Support Activities ……………..............................................................................................................................6-1 6.1 Facilitation Services 6.2 Communications and Information 7.0 Administrative Report ……..................................................................................................................................7-1 7.1 Financial Status of the Contract 7.2 Contracts 7.3 Special Activities Fund 8.0 Participant Training Report .................................................................................................................................8-1 9.0 FY 12 OP Targets and Accomplishments …… ...................................................................................................9-1 ANNEXES Selected News Clippings: July 1, 2012 – September 30, 2012 MAIN REPORT 1. 1 1.0 Infrastructure Development The Growth with Equity in Mindanao Program under its Infrastructure Development component will design and construct at least 760 Barangay Infrastructure Projects (BIP) such as community water systems, warehouses, solar dryers, boat landings, barangay bridges, pedestrian bridges, market centers, and farm-to-market roads, and 12 Regional Impact Projects (RIP) including airport runways, water systems, bridges, and roadway upgrades. These projects will be located predominantly in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and other conflict-affected areas of Mindanao (CAAM), and will be undertaken in partnership with national government agencies, the ARMM regional government, provincial and local governments, community groups, and cooperatives. The per-project cost of Barangay Infrastructure Projects will generally range from $5,000 to $50,000. The cost of Regional Impact Projects, which are larger and designed to help accelerate regional economic growth, generally range from over $50,000 to $1 million, although some RIPs exceed $1 million. 1.1 Performance objectives/expected outputs for 4th Qtr. FY2012: During the 4th quarter of the Fiscal Year 2012, GEM completed 49 subprojects for a total of 712 completed BIPs to date. Below are graphs showing targets and accomplishments through the end of the reporting period for the BIP and RIP infrastructure components. Figure 1.1: RIP and BIP Accomplishments 1-1 RIPs The 5th year work plan targeted the completion of the 12th RIP. To date, 12 RIP subprojects have received concurrence from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), and construction is completed on all of them. The RIP program has 13 subprojects concurred by USAID and MinDA; however, one project (Lunot Bridge in Basilan), which previously received concurrence on December 5, 2008, was dropped from the RIP program with USAID approval due primarily to funding limitations at the time it was being considered. The 12 completed RIPs are listed below in Table 1.1: Table 1.1: Status of RIP Subprojects RIP Bene- Date No Name of Project Location No. ficiaries Completed 1207 RIPs 1 R-01 Jolo Water Supply Upgrading Jolo, Sulu 70,000 23-Oct-09 2 R-02 Sanga-Sanga Airport Runway Improvement Bongao, Tawi-Tawi 322,317 23-Sep-09 3 R-03 Jolo Airport Runway Improvement Jolo, Sulu 619,688 27-Dec-09 4 R-04 Tawi-Tawi Bridge/Road Partnership Project Bongao, Tawi-Tawi 200,000 15-Aug-11 1210 RIPs - Liguasan Marsh Initiative Midsayap-Datu Piang National Highway Midsayap, North 5 R-10 113,000 30-Apr-12 Upgrading (Midsayap Section) Cotabato Buluan, Pandag, Paglat Buluan-Pandag-Paglat-SK Pendatun Road 6 R-11 & SK Pendatun, 87,000 30-Mar-12 Upgrading Maguindanao 7 R-12 Ladtingan-Silik Road Upgrading Pikit, North Cotabato 21,000 29-Dec-11 Other RIPs Sultan Kudarat, 8 R-05 Ladia-Raguisi-Pinaring Road Upgrading 7,026 14-May-11 Maguindanao 9 R-06 Bañas Bridge Lantawan, Basilan 134,000 27-May-10
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