I.

Basic Information - Project Summary

Name of the CSO United Voices for Peace Network, Inc. (UVPNi)

Project Title SGA-PEACE: Strengthening Governance and Agencies for Peaceful

Engagement

Target Community Special Geographic Area

Project Start Date September 2023

Project End Date March 2024

Total Project Cost 252,890.00 Philippine Peso

Goal Foster effective inter-agency coordination and collaboration among

communities, local government units, and peace and security forces
in Special Geographic Areas (SGA) to reduce the incidence of rido and
enhance peace and security in the region.

II. Project Overview

Rido is a long-standing problem in the region and has caused social, economic, and political instability,
affecting the quality of life of the people in the area. This project proposes a comprehensive approach to
reducing the incidence of rido in Special Geographic Areas (SGA) - BARMM in the Philippines by
improving coordination among communities, local government units (LGUs), and peace and security
forces in the region. The project aims to enhance inter-agency coordination through a series of seminars
and develop policy recommendations to strengthen the Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of
Hostilities (CCCH), Ministry of Human Settlements and Development (MHSD), Ministry of Public Order
and Safety (MPOS), Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG), and Joint Peace and Security Committee (JPSC).
This project will conduct rapid institutional assessments, policy consultations, write shops, and
presentations of policy papers to relevant stakeholders. Additionally, the project will establish a
monitoring and evaluation framework to track project progress and develop sustainability mechanisms
to ensure the sustainability of project outcomes. By fostering collaboration and promoting peace
building mechanisms, this project hopes to create lasting peace and security in the SGA region.

To address the problem of rido effectively, a comprehensive approach is necessary. It should involve
various stakeholders, including the communities themselves, local government units (LGUs), and peace
and security forces. The proposed approach focuses on enhancing coordination among these
stakeholders to promote peace building, conflict resolution, and sustainable development.

The project aims to reduce rido in the Special Geographic Areas (SGA) of BARMM in the Philippines by
improving coordination among communities, LGUs, and peace and security forces. It involves conducting
assessments, consultations, seminars, and presentations, as well as developing policy recommendations,
enhancing the capacity of relevant committees, and establishing monitoring and evaluation
mechanisms. The deliverables include a rapid institutional assessment report, policy recommendations,
knowledge dissemination activities, capacity enhancement of committees, a monitoring and evaluation
framework, and sustainability mechanisms for long-term impact.

III. Implementation Strategies

1. Needs Assessment: Conduct a needs assessment to identify the root causes of rido and the
needs of the community, LGUs, and peace and security forces in SGA. This will guide the design
and implementation of the project and ensure that it meets the needs of the stakeholders.
2. Planning and Coordination: Develop a detailed project plan with clear objectives, activities,
timelines, and budgets. Establish a project management team to oversee the implementation of
the project and ensure that it is implemented in a coordinated and efficient manner.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with relevant stakeholders, including community members,
LGUs, peace and security forces, and other relevant organizations, to build support and ensure
that the project is aligned with their needs and priorities. Establish regular communication
channels to provide updates on project progress and solicit feedback.
4. Capacity Building: Conduct a series of seminars on inter-agency coordination among
communities, LGUs, and peace and security forces in SGA. This will enhance the participants'
knowledge and skills on inter-agency coordination and promote a shared understanding of the
peace and security situation in SGA.
5. Policy Development: Conduct institutional assessments of CCCH, AHJAG, and JPSC operations,
policy consultations in selected communities of SGA, and write shops to develop policy papers
containing recommendations to strengthen CCCH, AHJAG, and JPSC. The policy papers will be
presented to the relevant stakeholders, including CCCH, AHJAG, JPSC, LGUs, and BARMM.
6. Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish a monitoring and evaluation framework to track project
progress and measure the impact of the project.
7. Sustainability: Develop sustainability mechanisms to ensure that the project's outcomes and
impact are sustained beyond the project period. This could include capacity building for local
organizations to continue implementing and sustaining the project's activities, advocacy efforts
to secure government support for peace building efforts and strengthening of local peace-
building and conflict resolution mechanisms.
 IV. Outcomes, Output, and Indicators

Outcome: Improved inter-agency coordination and strengthened policies for peace and security in SGA.

Activity Performance Indicator Performance Target

Output 1: Series of seminars Indicator 1: Number of seminars
on inter-agency coordination. on interagency coordination 3 seminars

Indicator 2: Number of participants 15 participants

per seminar

Indicator 3: Story of Change

1 participant

Indicator 1: Number of institutions

Rapid institutional assessed 3 institution
assessment of CCCH, AHJAG,
and JPSC operations. Indicator 2: Assessment findings 1 output
and recommendations

Policy consultation and Indicator 1: Number of 2 communities involved

writeshops. communities involved

Indicator 2: Quality of input from

1 output
community members

Indicator 3: Policy papers

developed and their alignment with 1 output
the needs of SGA

Indicator 1: Number of 2 stakeholders

Presentation of policy papers
stakeholders present
to relevant stakeholders
Indicator 2: Feedback on the quality
1 feedback
of policy papers
 Outcome 2: Enhanced community participation and improved quality of life in SGA.

Activity Performance Indicator Performance Target

Increased community ownership Indicator 1: Number of
and participation in the peace and community members 10 participants
security process. involved in the consultations
and write shops

Indicator 2: Number of
communities involved in the 2 Communities
consultation

Indicator 3: Feedback on the

effectiveness of the 1 Story of Change
community involvement
from participants

V. Impact:
1. Improved inter-agency coordination: By conducting a series of seminars on inter-agency
coordination among different stakeholders in SGA, the proposal could help improve the
coordination and communication between community members, LGUs, peace and security
forces, CCCH, AHJAG, and JPSC. This could lead to more effective responses to issues and
conflicts in the area, as well as better alignment of policies and practices.
2. Strengthened policies for peace and security: By conducting policy consultations and write
shops, the proposal could result in the development of policy papers containing
recommendations to strengthen CCCH, AHJAG, and JPSC. This could lead to the development of
more effective policies and practices to promote peace and security in SGA, as well as better
governance and agency coordination in the region.
3. Enhanced community participation: By involving selected communities in SGA in the policy
consultations and write shops, the proposal could help enhance community participation and
ownership in the peace and security process. This could lead to a greater sense of ownership
and responsibility for maintaining peace and security in the region, as well as more effective
community-led responses to issues and conflicts.

IV. Risk Management

Potential Risk/s Preventive Actions Alternative Plans

Security Concerns  Engage Local Communities:  Provide Security Training:

Foster positive relationships Educate your project team
with local communities to gain members about security
 their support and cooperation.
Building trust and open
communication channels can
help you gather valuable
information about potential
security risks and receive
timely alerts about any
emerging threats.
protocols and best practices.
Conduct training sessions to
enhance their awareness of
potential security risks and
teach them how to respond in
different scenarios. This can
include basic security measures
like locking personal
belongings and being vigilant
about suspicious activities.

Weather Condition  Communicate clearly: Keep  Monitor weather forecasts:

all participants informed about
weather updates and any
necessary changes to the
activity schedule. Use multiple
communication channels such
as email, text messages, or
social media to ensure
everyone is aware of the latest
developments.
Stay updated with local weather
forecasts and advisories in the
days leading up to the activity.
Use reliable weather apps,
websites, or consult with local
authorities to get accurate
information.

VI. Monitoring and Evaluation Strategies

To monitor and evaluate Output 1:

 Conduct surveys or focus group discussions with seminar participants to assess their
feedback and level of engagement.
 Track the number of seminars held, participants per seminar, and other relevant
logistics data.
 Use pre- and post-seminar assessments to evaluate changes in participants' knowledge
and attitudes toward inter-agency coordination.

To monitor and evaluate Output 2:

 Conduct site visits or interviews with institutions to assess their level of adoption of the
assessment findings and recommendations.
 Use evaluation reports to track the number of institutions assessed and to identify
common themes and areas for improvement.
 Assess the impact of institutional changes on the peace and security situation in the
region.

To monitor and evaluate Output 3:

 Conduct surveys or interviews with community members to assess the input quality and
engagement level.
 Track the number and quality of policy papers produced and evaluate their alignment
with the needs of SGA.
 Use evaluation reports to identify the impact of policy recommendations on the peace
and security situation in the region.
 To monitor and evaluate Output 4:

 Use surveys or focus group discussions to assess stakeholders' feedback on the quality
of policy papers.
 Track the number of stakeholders present and their level of engagement with the policy
recommendations.
 Use evaluation reports to identify the impact of policy recommendations on the peace
and security situation in the region.

To monitor and evaluate Output 5:

 Conduct surveys or focus group discussions with community members to assess their
level of ownership and participation in the peace and security process.
 Track the level of adoption of policy recommendations by community members and
evaluate their impact on the peace and security situation in the region.
 Use evaluation reports to assess the impact of community-led initiatives on the quality
of life in SGA.

VI. Plans for Partnership

Potential Partner Role/s of the Partner

YASA Coalition of SGA Co-facilitators

VIII. Sustainability Mechanisms

 Strengthen Local Institutions: Collaborate with local institutions to build sustainable peace-building
structures.
 Knowledge Dissemination: Share project knowledge and best practices through publications.
 Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate project progress and impact.

Annexes
Annex A: Timetable
Annex B: Proposed Budget
Annex C: Logical Framework
Annex A. TIMETABLE

Annex C. LOGICAL FRAMEWORK

Purpose: To enhance inter-agency coordination and

Outputs
1. Series of seminars on inter-agency coordination
2. Rapid institutional assessment of CCCH, AHJAG, and JPSC
operations
3. Policy consultation and writeshops
4.Presentation of policy papers to relevant stakeholders
Outcomes
1. Improved inter-agency coordination and communication among
stakeholders
2. Strengthened policies for peace and security in SGA
3. Enhanced community participation and ownership in the peace
and security process
strengthen policies for peace and security in SGA
- Indicator 1: Number of seminars held
- Indicator 2: Number of participants per seminar
- Indicator 3: Feedback on the effectiveness of the seminars from
participants
- Indicator 1: Number of institutions assessed
- Indicator 2: Assessment findings and recommendations
- Indicator 1: Number of communities involved
- Indicator 2: Quality of input from community members
- Indicator 3: Policy papers developed and their alignment with the
needs of SGA
- Indicator 1: Number of stakeholders present
- Indicator 2: Feedback on the quality of policy papers
- Indicator 1: Enhanced coordination and communication between
stakeholders
- Indicator 2: Increased effectiveness of responses to issues and conflicts
in SGA
- Indicator 3: Improved alignment of policies and practices
- Indicator 1: Development of policy papers with recommendation
- Indicator 2: Adoption of policy recommendations by relevant
institutions
- Indicator 1: Increased community involvement in consultations and
writeshops
- Indicator 2: Adoption of policy recommendations by community
members