Designers of Development Options
BTI PROJECTS
Mid-Term Review of WFP's Philippine Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2018-2023 (2021)
This project assessed the responsiveness, relevance, consistency, etc. of the CSP as means to adjust it for the new normal created by the COVID-19 pandemic. It reviewed the progress of attaining the set outputs, outcomes and targets of the CSP. The review focused on WFP's programming and contribution to humanitarian, development, and peace efforts in BARMM.
Rapid Assessment of Selected Agro-industrial Business Corridor (ABC) Sites for Agri-Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) - Phase 1 of a Blueprint for Agri-Industrial Corridor Development in the Philippines
The project involves the characterization and assessment of three strategic growth hubs in Luzon (Camarines Sur), Visayas (Iloilo), and Mindanao (Davao) to determine if these are suitable for the development of ABCs. It reviewed the state of agri-industries, value chains, policies, institutional mechanisms and other factors as well as determined what ABC components or programs may best subject to PPP.
Ex-Ante Impact Assessment of the Proposed Liberalization of the Sugar Industry
The project aims to assess the potential impacts of liberalizing the domestic sugar industry, which includes the removal of SRA’s regulatory power to implement a quedan system, among others, to the agriculture sector, the economy as a whole and welfare of various stakeholders. It will provide policy recommendations on improving the productivity and competitiveness of the sugar industry and, identify the needed reforms and concrete measures to be implemented.
Conduct Of Field Mission For Global Affairs Canada’s Evaluation Of International Assistance Programming In The Philippines (2019)
The International Assistance Evaluation Division of Global Affairs Canada contracted BTI to facilitate a data collection mission for their evaluation of International Assistance Programming in the Philippines. The evaluation addresses questions related to the relevance, results and sustainability of Canadian programming in the Philippines. Two teams undertook the data collection field mission that focused on project sites in Western and Eastern Visayas, and gathered the following information: – the relevance of international assistance projects to community needs; – the extent to which project results and activities have been impacted by subsequent natural disasters – the types of results that have been achieved through the project, including those related to gender equality – the sustainability of project results, especially in the context of recurring natural hazards; – local perceptions of resilience in the context of post-disaster reconstruction.
Typhoon Yolanda Humanitarian Assistance And Reconstruction Monitor Philippines (2015-2019)
Typhoon Yolanda Humanitarian Assistance and Reconstruction Monitor is a 4-year project that reviewed and monitored the implementation of Humanitarian phase of Canadian assistance that covered 11 NGOs, and the implementation of Reconstruction phase covering 4 projects implemented by 4 NGOs in Region 6 and 8. Tasks include the assessment of work programs and accomplishment reports of NGOs, conduct of field missions (2-3 times a year), analysis of results, and coordination with GAC and NGOs.
Study To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Private Sector Representatives In The Regional Development Councils (2018)
This study was commissioned to determine if the Private Sector Representatives (PSR) have been effective in representing the voice of the public in the Regional Development Councils (RDC). The RDC has been the country’s mechanism for regional development planning, policy formulation, investment programming/budgeting, and program and project monitoring and evaluation. It seeks to determine how to measure the effectiveness of PSRs, recommend ways to increase their effectiveness, and develop a diagnostic tool to continuously assess the effectiveness of PSRs. This was conducted in Regions 1, 3, and MIMAROPA. Among others, the study involved the following activities: Development of a diagnostic tool to assess the quality of PSR participation in the RDC; Conduct of surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, meetings as needed; Assessment of the engagement of PSRs in RDCs of Central Luzon, Ilocos and MIMAROPA regions using the diagnostic tool developed; and Identification of areas for improvement and recommendation of policies/programs/activities to enhance the implementation and management of PSR participation in the RDC.
Ongoing Projects and Initiative
Project Period: 2019-2023
This will monitor the SHE Philippines Project of Canada in six regions using a monitoring framework that provides particular attention to progress made in achieving the results related to established outcomes, outputs, performance indicators, targets and risks. It involves field missions and review of project work plans, reports and other materials.
A BTI initiative to link, coordinate, complement and synergize the efforts and initiatives undertaken by different groups to avert the climate crisis, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in ten years.