MINDANAO FOCUS

OIDCI recognizes the importance of Mindanao in the economic development of the country and considers it as a special area of interest. For more than 15 years, we have provided technical assistance in development projects in the region, particularly in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and other conflict-affected areas.

Projects that we have implemented in the region work towards the growth of business and investment, increased social safeguards, sustainable management of natural resources, more informed and effective leadership, and development of peaceful and inclusive cities.  Being a pioneer on integrated area development, we have sustainably advanced in Mindanao the value of capacitating communities on addressing socio-economic issues. We believe that community mobilization plays a crucial role in project design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. Working with LGUs is also part of our expertise as we consider LGUs to be frontliners in improving processes and standards.   OIDCI has also worked on institutional development projects in Mindanao, with the end in view that institutions are major players in scaling-up innovative strategies, technologies and skills that are expected to provide benefits to a larger population.

PROJECT EXPERIENCES

Education Pathways to Peace (Pathways), 2017-2023
Client:  Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), DepEd-ARMM
Funding Source: DFAT
Partner: The Palladium Group (Lead Firm) & ACER, Austrailia

Philippines Protect Wildlife, 2016-2021
Client and Funding Source:  United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Partner: DAI Global, LLC (Lead Firm)

Enhancing Governance, Accountability and Engagement (ENGAGE), 2013-2018
Client and Funding Source:  United States Agency for International Development
Partner: Development Alternatives Inc.

Philippine Climate Change Adaptation Project (PhilCCAP) - Strengthening Climate Change Resilience through Improved Watershed and Coastal Resources Management in Protected Areas in Peñablanca and Siargao, 2012-2015
Client: Department of Environment and Natural Resources, LGUs, Protected Area Management Boards of Penablanca and Siargao Protected Landscapes and Seascapes
Funding Source:  World Bank
Partner:  University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation Inc.

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