Stakeholders’ Role
SIMPLE requires the participation of various sectors. First, it is important that both provincial government and the municipalities and cities have agreed to undertake the process. Sangguniang members both at the provincial and municipal level play an important role because they will have to approve the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance eventually. The support of national government agencies is likewise crucial. Provinces and municipalities / cities have to partner with the oversight agencies in order to build the Trainer Pool and link the regional and provincial physical planning with local land use planning. Third, the involvement of the civil society organizations, indigenous people, the church, or any other group willing to participate is equally important. During the set-up phase, the Provincial government plays a central role to provide funds, hardware and staff to build capacity and train the municipal planning facilitators. Barangay officials have to be on board as their role becomes crucial during the community consultations and the formulation of Barangay Development Plans. Very important can be also the building of alliances (inter-local cooperations) between local governments in order to address cross-border issues, such as joint coastlines or watershed areas.
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