Caraga Regional Development Plan 2013-2016 In Summary

MAJOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

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Agusan del Norte-Surigao del Norte Coastal Road Agusan del Sur Circumferential Road Anti-Red Tape Act - Report Card Survey (ARTA-RCS) Anti-Red Tape Watch Bayugan-Calaitan-San Juan of Agusan del Sur to San Bottom up Budgeting Support Program Butuan City-Agusan-Malaybalay City Road Cattle Dairy Production Centers of Excellence (COEs)/Centers of Development (CODs)

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FishCORAL Project-Livelihood Geohazard and Survey Assessment Improvement of the Caraga State University -

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Kalusugang Pangkalahatan Lake Mainit Circumferential Road Major Flood Control Projects Mindanao East West Lateral Road Nasipit Baseport Improvement Projects National Greening Program National Universities and Colleges for Agriculture and

CLUP Zero Backlog Project

Fisheries (NUCAFs) / Provincial Institutes of Agriculture

Coconut Replanting

and Fisheries (PIAFs)

Coconut Seedlings Dispersal Project (CSDP) Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Conduct of LGU Budget Review Construction of Cluster Sanitary Landfill Construction of Regional Skills Training and Assessment Center (RSTAC)

• Construction of River Protection in Cabadbaran and

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Karak-an Rivers

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FishCORAL Project-Coastal Resource

Cabadbaran Campus Sports Complex

Automatic Water Level Sensor Miguel – JCT Gamut, Tago – Tandag Road Concreting

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Dinagat Island Road Network Enhancing LGU Capacity on CCA-DRRM and Disaster Preparedness

• Establishment of courts cum libraries • Establishment of NCIP Region XIII Multi-Purpose Tribal Center

• Establishment of Research, Development and Extension (RDE) Center for Caraga

• Establishment of Two-Storey Manpower Training Center

• Farm to Market Road Project (FMR)

PAMANA PAMANA Road Projects Rechanneling and Protection of Andanan River Rice Mechanization Program SALT Fertilization Project (SFP) Scaling –up of Risk Transfer Mechanisms for Climate Vulnerable-based Communities in Southern Philippines

Crops and Livestock Development Sector DA-Banner Program

Palm Oil Replanting

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Seal of Good Social Protection for the Basic Sectors Siargao Island Circumferential Road Surigao Baseport Improvement Projects Surigao City IP Housing Project Surigao City Resettlement Housing Project 3 Tabon-Labisma-Lawigan Port Road Concreting Umayam River Irrigation Project Widening and River Protection of Bayugan and Taglatawan Rivers

• Widening and River Protection of Bayugan and Taglatawan Rivers

THE PLAN’S GOAL The Caraga Regional Development Plan endeavors to make the Caraga Region the Fishery, Agro-Forestry, Mining, and Eco-Tourism (FAME) center of the country by year 2030 by developing the region’s abundant resources in fishery, agriculture, forestry, mining, and ecotourism. These sectors have been observed as growth drivers of the region’s economy, generating employment for the region.

The improvement of the productivity of the said sectors will result in generation of employment opportunities and reduction in poverty.

Innovative and Competitive Industry and Service Sectors • advance responsible mining and the local processing of mineral products; strengthen the industry clusters; increase the micro, small, and medium enterprises’ competitiveness; increase regional and local competitiveness and institutionalize reforms in getting credit • establish infrastructure support facilities in tourism destination areas and enforce RA 9593 or the Tourism Act of 2009 to entice more tourists to visit and enjoy the region’s 499 breathtaking and excellent eco-tourism destinations;

Support the Revised Caraga Regional Development Plan 20132013-2016. citizen’s participation; and strengthen the rule of law.

THE PLAN’S BROAD STRATEGIES Macroeconomic Management • upgrade and diversify industries to include more value-adding and processing activities; diversify export products; provide adequate infrastructure as well as improve regional competitiveness; • strengthen the manufacturing sector by expanding and broadening its export base • employ strategies to reduce the impacts of natural calamities given the region’s high exposure to geological and meteorological hazards;

Be the agent of change.

Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries Sector • adopt new and effective farming technologies, promote Agri-Pinoy Program, establish and maintain fish sanctuaries in every coastal municipality, promote private sector investment for commercial livestock industry and establish adequate and appropriate pre and post harvest facilities.

Accelerating Infrastructure Development • maintain, improve, and upgrade transport systems to facilitate food sufficiency; improve access to potable water system; provide a stable and effective power supply; establish a dependable digital infrastructure; improve quality and coverage of preventive and curative health care and education; improve environmental protection; sanitation and waste disposal; and provide resilience to climate change and natural disasters.

Good Governance and the Rule of Law • improve, strengthen and professionalize the government machinery; rectify inefficiencies and curb graft and corruption in government transactions and in performing public service; increase the government’s coffers; enhance

Social Development • develop human capacities especially that of the poor, vulnerable, and disadvantaged by improving access to relevant and quality education and technical skills development; improving access to quality social protection, improving access to quality health and nutrition services, and providing access to shelter Peace and Security • enhance police presence and visibility, empower Barangay officials and tanods and the police as first responders, and intensify economic and social support services through provision of sustainable livelihood opportunities, construction of strategic infrastructure projects, and convergence approach in the delivery of basic social services.

Environmental Protection • pursue an integrated approach to natural resource conservation, development and management, and ensure strict implementation of environmental laws, policies, and regulation.

• prioritize the strengthening of the resilience and adaptive capacities of communities against natural hazards and climate change.