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Organizing the BDC-TWG
Aside from accrediting sectoral groups or NGOs to be part of its BDC, the barangay can also invite sectoral representatives and organizations as members of the Barangay Development Council - Technical Working Group (BDC-TWG). This is formalized by the issuance of an Executive Order by the Punong Barangay. Formation of sectoral planning groups is highly recommended to ensure that specific concerns of each of the five Development Sectors (Economic, Social,
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Environment, Infrastructure, and Institutional
Development) are considered.20
In organizing the BDC-TWG, representatives of OPDs and NGOs working with the sector shall be convened by the barangay. An orientation and workshop must be conducted for them to become familiar with the processes and principles involved in the planning process. This will also be an opportunity to level off expectations especially on their roles and responsibilities with regard to the preparation and updating of BDP so they can create work plans germane to the task at hand.
20 National Barangay Operations Office - Department of Interior and Local Government, Primer on Barangay Development Planning, 2020. The key responsibilities of the BDC-TWG in IDMS are the following:
• Help the BDC in data analysis and interpretation; • Priority issues, concerns, and needs of persons with disabilities; • Recommend solutions to address priority problems; and • Monitor the implementation of programs and projects.
Many tools can be used to identify priority issues. One of such tools is the Problem-Solution Matrix (shown below). By facilitating a workshop on the ProblemSolution Matrix, the BDC allows BDC-TWG members to have a deeper analysis of their community context and situation. They are encouraged to express their needs and concerns in their own colorful, meaningful, and realistic way. Identifying projects, programs, and activities (PPAs) that will help the community, especially the persons with disabilities, will become straightforward and uncomplicated. The results of the Problem-Solution Matrix shall be one of the barangay’s main bases for the development of its plans and budget.
