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SECTION 2. The Committee shall be the focal point for undertaking and/or coordinating the handling of ODA, and shall serve as a forum where the public and private sector, particularly non-government organizations (NGOs), can actively interface in project identification and development. Its functional framework shall be basically project-oriented, viz.:
Chairman: Chairman of the Coordinating Council on the Philippine Assistance Program Members: The Secretary of Foreign Affairs The Secretary of Finance The Secretary of Justice The Secretary of Agriculture The Secretary of Public Works and Highways The Secretary of Trade and Industry The Executive Secretary The Secretary of Budget and Management The Secretary of Socio-Economic Planning The Secretary of Agrarian Reform The Cabinet Secretary The Governor of Central Bank
(a) Programming Responsibility. – Assume responsibility for the annual programming of ODA and for the release of ODA funds including counterpart funds in accordance with the policies set by the NEDA Board and existing laws.SECTION 3. The Committee is hereby authorized to call upon any department, bureau, office, agency or any instrumentality of the government, including government owned or controlled corporations, particularly the Office of the President, Department of Finance, Central Bank, Department of Trade and Industry, NEDA Secretariat and Department of Public Works and Highways for assistance, such as detail of personnel, as it may need in discharging its duties and functions.
(b) Project Development. – Precipitate, provide guidance and information to, and assist as necessary the implementing agencies in the preparation of program and project proposals for foreign assistance.
While the implementing agencies shall have basic responsibility for program and project development, including preliminary engineering and feasibility studies, the Committee shall be responsible for evaluation and approval of program and project proposals in accordance with the policies set by the NEDA Board.
(c) Negotiations. – Coordinate the conduct of negotiations for ODA with foreign sources in close collaboration with the concerned agencies.
The Committee shall look for new and expanded sources of foreign assistance for funding particular programs and projects.
(d) Project Implementation. – Coordinate, facilitate and monitor the implementation of foreign-assisted programs and projects which shall be the basic responsibility of the implementing agencies.
Subject to the approval of the President and as may be authorized by the NEDA Board, the Committee may cause the implementation of projects and programs by organizing management teams for the purpose where necessary in accordance with existing laws.