Dswd Research Agenda _new Version

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Message of the Secretary

The issuance of Executive Order 15, Series of 1998 (Redirecting the Functions and Operations of the Department of Social Welfare and Development) and Executive Order 221, Series of 2003 (Amending Executive Order No.15), underscored the DSWD’s role as the lead public sector agency in social welfare and development (SWD) policy development and program implementation. The Department’s key agenda was to effect a more effective and balanced shift of its role from implementing to a “steering” agency. To carry out this challenge, the Department recognizes the need to have a well-grounded information on the SWD sector.

It is in this context that the Department crafted a 5-Year Research

Agenda which is comprehensive, holistic and responsive to the needs of the social welfare and development sector. The formulation of a DSWD research agenda specifically anchors on the framework of Social Protection as well as on the Department’s Reform Agenda. Thus, it is also directed towards pursuing and supporting the ongoing reform of the Department.

This research agenda shall serve as the Department’s guide in its

research efforts and initiatives. Likewise, it aims to provide directions and research areas/themes that intend to address the current and emerging needs and concerns of the vulnerable and disadvantaged sectors of our society.

To fully implement the research agenda for the next five years, the

DSWD shall continue to advocate, coordinate and strengthen our linkages with our partners, i.e., non-government organizations, local government units, other national government agencies, academe as well as student researchers.

This research agenda is envisaged to provide directions and

synchronize efforts on shepherding development studies that would benefit the poor and vulnerable sectors.

DR. ESPERANZA I. CABRAL Secretary

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The Department recognizes the importance of research on the development of appropriate and relevant social welfare and development programs and policies. Thus, the crafting of the DSWD 5-year Research Agenda has been a very inspiring undertaking for the Department.

Through the active participation of our partners, the Department

was able to come up with a research agenda for CY 2010 -2014 which is comprehensive, holistic and responsive to the needs of the social welfare and development sector. We have seen the importance of their participation particularly in identifying emerging issues/needs problems confronting the SWD sector as these issues/concerns were the basis of identifying the possible research topics.

We are grateful to our participants from the different sectors of

society, the academe, other government agencies, non-government organizations, local government units who participated and provided inputs and insights in setting the social welfare and development research priorities of the Department. We would also like to acknowledge our regional counterparts who participated in the Cluster Consultative Workshop. Lastly, we acknowledge the members of the National Research and Development Technical Working Group (RD-TWG) for putting these research priorities together.

We extend to them our heartfelt thanks.

ALICIA R. BALA

Undersecretary Policy and Programs Group

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

Message Acknowledgement

I. Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2

A. Rationale

B. Methodology

II. Research Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

III. Emerging Issues and Concerns . . . . . . . . . 3 - 5

IV. Research Areas and Topics . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 13

V. Implementing Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . 14

VI. Funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

VII. Annexes

A. List of Participating National Agencies/NGOs/LGUs/Academe

B. Memorandum Circular No. 11, series of 2009, Guidelines for the Formulation of the DSWD’s Five-Year Research Agenda

C. Memorandum Circular No. 14, series of 2009, Revised Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Research and Development Technical Working Group (RD-TWG)

D. DSWD Reform Agenda E. National Research and Development Technical Working

Group (RD-TWG)

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BACKGROUND

A. RATIONALE

The Department recognizes research as a major tool in crafting appropriate and relevant social welfare and development policies and programs. To further strengthen its research function, the Department issued Memorandum Circular No. 11, Series of 2009 (Guidelines for the Formulation of DSWD’s 5-Year Research Agenda) and Memorandum Circular No. 14, Series of 2009 (Revised Terms of Reference for the Research and Development Technical Working Group).

Memorandum Circular No. 11, Series of 2009 specifically aims to

formulate the Department’s 5-Year Research Agenda which is comprehensive, holistic and responsive to the needs of the social welfare and development sector. Appropriate and relevant interventions in terms of policies and programs are essential to improve the quality of life of the disadvantaged and vulnerable sectors. Hence, reliable and updated data and information are crucial in determining the specific policies and programs that will address the issues/concerns of the SWD sector. Evidence-based data through research serve as basis in identifying the appropriate and relevant policies and programs.

The National Research and Development Technical Working Group

(RD-TWG) shall be responsible in overseeing and providing advisory role to all priority, Department-wide and Department-funded research activities. Both National and Regional RD-TWG will play a major role in the implementation of the DSWD’s 5-Year Research Agenda.

B. METHODOLOGY

1. Identification of Priority Research Areas

Following the context of the on-going reform of the Department, the Research Areas identified are anchored on the four (4) Reform Areas, namely:

• Engaging and Leading the Sector in Establishing Strategic and

Results-Oriented Policies in Social Protection • Providing Faster and Better Social Protection Programs • Introducing Financial Reforms to Sustain the Reform Process • Improving Delivery Systems and Capacities

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2. Conduct of Consultative Workshops

The crafting of DSWD 5-Year Research Agenda (CY 2010-2014)

was based on a consultation process involving the major actors and stakeholders of social welfare and development sector. This was done through the conduct of Cluster Consultative Workshops which served as venues for the Department and its stakeholders to discuss emerging issues/needs/problems confronting the social welfare and development sector as basis for identifying possible research agenda of the Department for five (5) years.

The activity utilized a Nominal Group Technique (NGT) to obtain

consensus from a group on a topic where decision-making can be usefully guided by the perceptions and opinions of group members. The discussions resulted to two major workshop outputs, i.e, 1) Major Issues/Concerns with Possible Research Topics; and 2) Priority Research Topics.

The identification of possible research topics were anchored on the

identified research areas, namely: 1) Leadership in Social Protection; 2) Faster and Better Social Protection Programs; 3) Financial Reforms; and 4) Improved Service Delivery Systems and Capacities and considered the following criteria:

a) Relevance - Research topics are considered relevant if the priority problem affects a great number of SWD sectors and provide inputs to the proposed SWD legislations

b) Responsiveness to

issues/emerging trends/concerns

- Research topics are responsive to an emerging issue/concern

c) Urgency - Research topics are considered urgent if

it requires immediate action or attention to be able to respond immediately to a pressing issue or problem

d) Doability/Feasibility - Research topics are considered doable/

feasible if there are available manpower and resources to undertake it

e) Ethical Acceptability - Research topics identified does not inflict

harm on others while carrying out the research, thus ethical issues are considered

f) Availability of

information - Available information on the identified

research topics

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3. Processing of Workshop Outputs, Validation and Prioritization of Research Topics

From the three (3) Clusters, a total of 186 research topics were

identified based from the emerging issues/concerns raised by the participants while 19 research topics were identified by the National R & D – TWG. These research topics were further categorized to the four (4) research areas. However, of these identified topics, there was overlapping of ideas since similar topics were identified by each group within the Cluster and likewise identified by each Cluster.

Review, validation and initial prioritization of the identified topics

were done by the National RD-TWG using the above-mentioned criteria. Further, the availability of information on the identified research topics was also considered. The final prioritization and approval was done by Management Committee (MANCOM) and Executive Committee (EXECOM) of the Department.

RESEARCH FRAMEWORK

The crafting of the DSWD research agenda is in the context of Social Protection1/. Following the definition of social protection, the general goal for the SWD sector is to provide social protection particularly to the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged sectors through interventions and programs on social welfare, social insurance, social safety nets and labor market. Likewise, it was anchored on the Department’s Reform Agenda, hence, the Department’s Reform Areas served as the framework in identifying the research areas. A set of criteria was used to prioritize the research topics based on relevance, responsiveness to issues/emerging trends/concerns, urgency, doability/feasibility and ethical acceptability.

1/ Constitutes policies and programs that seek to reduce poverty and vulnerability to risks and enhance the social status and rights of the marginalized by promoting and protecting livelihood and employment, protecting against hazards and sudden loss of income, and improving people’s capacity to manage risks (SDC Resolution No. 1, series of 2007)

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MAJOR ISSUES/CONCERNS IDENTIFIED DURING THE CLUSTER CONSULTATIVE WORKSHOP As part of the process of identifying possible research topics, the major

and emerging problems based on SWD issues/concerns confronting the participants’ areas of coverage were initially identified. Thus, these issues/concerns were the basis of the identified research topics. There are about 108 issues/concerns identified, however, issues/concerns were summarized and categorized by sectors as follows:

A. Children and Youth

1. Prevalence of street children/families and OSY 2. Prevalence of youth and children in armed conflict 3. Increasing number of drop-out children and youth (prevalent in

remote areas) 4. Inaccessibility of programs/service for children with disabilities 5. Child trafficking and pornography 6. Increasing number of children in need of special protection

(CNSP) B. Senior Citizens (SCs)

1. Need for care of the elderly (considering cases of elderly abuse; increasing number of abandoned/neglected elderly; extreme poverty of poor older people)

C. Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)

1. Lack of data on PWD situation 2. Lack of specific interventions/programs and opportunities for

PWDs (especially at the local level) 3. Status of implementation of the Magna Carta for PWDs 4. Lack of monitoring on the status of PWDs trained at AVRC

D. Gender and Development (GAD)

1. Prevalence and unreported cases of VAWC 2. Lack of understanding and awareness of women on their

reproductive health issues 3. Inaccessibility to health care interventions 4. Lack of economic opportunities and social protection for women

in the informal sector 5. Changing role of women and men as a result of migration 6. Capacity of regional and local structures to address the needs of

women victims, survivors of trafficking

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E. Family

1. Behavioral patterns of Filipino families 2. Relationship of parenting style (early sexual encounters

resulting to unwanted pregnancies and early marriage; early engagement/practice of vices among children/youth; broken families)

3. Labor Migration/OFWs 4. Lack of access to basic social services of increasing number of

poverty-stricken families 5. Limited programs and services for solo parents

F. Community

1. Need for New Strategies in Disaster Management (with recurring disasters; with the increasing number of disaster victims)

2. Limited opportunities for Indigenous Peoples (IPs) 3. Extrajudicial killings in Davao 4. Deportees’ Phenomemon

G. Others

1. Poor or gaps in the implementation of SWD National Laws (RA

9208-Anti-Trafficking; RA 9344-JJWA; RA 92567-Expanded Sr. Citizens Act; RA 8972-Solo Parents Act; RA 7277/RA 9442-Magna Carta for PWDs)

2. Negative effects of Information and Communication Technology 3. Mismatched Skills of Job Applicants to Work Vacancies

(resulted to increased unemployment rate) 4. Factors Affecting the Implementation and Sustainability of SWD

Programs and Service • Competency of LGU workers • Awareness on SWD Laws • Political participation • Insufficient budget for SWD programs and services/Less

priority in terms of budget allocation for SWD programs • Lack of appreciation for the development agenda • Utilization of mandatory appropriation for vulnerable sectors

(OPs/PWDs, GAD and calamity funds) • Absence of Licensed Social Workers in some LGUs

5. Effects of climate change on health and food security 6. Increasing number of employed in business processing

outsourcing companies 7. Limited information on the effectiveness of DSWD’s poverty-

reduction programs 8. Non-functional local structures (BCPC, OPDA, etc.) 9. Lack of policies on social safety nets for local health care

financing mechanisms

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Further, some of the issues/concerns mentioned above are cross-cutting within sectors.

RESEARCH AREAS AND TOPICS

Priority research topics for CY 2010 – 2014 are enumerated under each research area following the review of the issues and concern on the SWD sector.

Research Area 1:Leadership in Social Protection Sector

This Research Area focuses on the objective of DSWD Reform Area 1

which is to lead and engage other government agencies, local government units, non-government organizations, basic sectors and other social protection service providers to muster the resources and intellectual capacities to make a dent in its goal of improving the lives of the poor and vulnerable 2/.

The research topics identified under this Research Area are supportive

of and related to the (1) development/implementation of a national policy framework for social protection, (2) establishment of an objective and transparent targeting system, (3) continuing advocacy work on policy agenda and (4) the enhancement of evidence-based policy making.

A. HIGH (research topics for 2010-2011) µ Children and Youth

• Assessment of the Implementation of RA 9344 (Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act)

• Effects of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on Children and Youth

• Psycho-Social Effects of Armed Conflict Among Child Warriors • Profiling of Youth Migrants • Social Impact of Youth Migration • Situation of Young Professionals in the Call Center Industry • Cases of Trafficking in Unborn Babies • Factors Contributing to the Prevalence of Street Children/Street Gangs • Life of Street Children/Street Gangs • Effects on Children Migrating with their Parents Abroad

µ Women

• Evaluative Study on the Effectiveness of Protection Orders (Barangay,

2 Ignacio, M.DR. Final Integrative Report (NSS-SWDRP). Department of Social Welfare and Development

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Temporary and Permanent) Issued to Women Victims of Violence • Perception of Urban and Rural Women on Reproductive Health Issues • Social Resiliency of Women During Economic Crisis • Women Trafficking at the Port

µ Older Persons

• Participatory Action Research for Indicators of Poverty among OPs • Fears, Challenges and Dreams of the Elderly: Basis for Policies and

Programs • Prevalence of Elderly Abuse, Abandonment/Neglect • Assessment of the Implementation of RA 9257 (Expanded Senior Citizen’s

Act) µ Persons with Disabilities

• Alternative Special Education (SPED) for PWDs • Assessment of the Implementation of the Magna Carta for Persons with

Disabilities

µ Family

• Evaluation of the Implementation of RA 8972 (Solo Parents Welfare Act) • Effects of Labor Migration on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) Families • Effects of Pornography to Filipino Families • Changing Family Structures of OFWs • Self-Concept of Perpetrators of Domestic Violence and Abuse • Risks Confronting OFWs

µ Community

• Assessment of the Indigenous Peoples Reform Act (IPRA) • Assessment of Opportunities for Indigenous Peoples • Understanding the Repatriation and "Juragan" Issue in Mindanao • Measures to Curb Human Trafficking • Organized Communities’ Capability to Respond to Climate Change • Institutionalization of Social Insurance to the Poor

µ Cross-Sectoral

• Assessment of Inter-country Deportation Policies In Relation to International Human Rights Laws

• Climate Change and its Effect on Food Security and Health • Social Effects of Business Outsourcing

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B. MEDIUM (research topics for 2012 – 2013)

µ Children and Youth

• Evaluation of the Implementation of RA 9262 (VAWC) Focusing on the Effectiveness of Established Regional and Local Structures (NGAs, NGOs, POs, LGUs)

• Effects of Early Marriages on Children/Teenagers • Effectiveness and Efficiency of the Discernment Tool for Children in

Conflict with the Law • Reproductive Health Needs of Adolescents

µ Women

• Causes and Effects of Transient Poverty on Women and Children in

Urban and Rural Areas • Effects of Violence Against Women on Parenting Role

µ Persons with Disabilities

• Relevance of the Integration of the Basic Special Education in the

Education Curriculum • Effective Strategies to Empower Parents and Siblings on Care and

Management of Intellectual Disabilities • Children with Disabilities (CWDs) Mainstreamed to Inclusive Education • Self-concept of Children with Disabilities

µ Family

• Effects of LGUs’ Political Intervention on RA 8972 Implementation

Community • Exploratory Study on the Roles of Social Institution in the Values

Formation of OFW Families • Effects of Modern Technology to Filipino Families

µ Cross-Sectoral

• Assessment of Existing Social Safety Nets for the Unemployed

C. LOW (research topics for 2014)


• Assessment of the Needs of Out of School Youth (OSY) • Impact of Implementing Quality Education Among Disadvantaged

Children Using DepEd Curriculum on a Home School Basis • Primary Factors of Malnutrition Among Urban Poor Children • Longitudinal Study on the Effects of RA 9344 on Children in Conflict

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with the Law • Factors Influencing Youth Involvement in Violence • Mapping, Profiling and Assessment of Children in Need of Special

Protection • Effects of Poverty on the Cohort Survival of Children and Youth in

Public Schools • Relationship of Parenting Style in Poor Households to the Multiple Risk

Behavior of Children and Youth • Factors Contributing to the Prevalence of Child Abuse µ Women

• Profiling of Women in the Informal Sector

µ Older Person

• Effects of the Power of Appointment and Supervision of Office of

Senior Citizen Affairs (OSCA) Heads by Local Chief Executives µ Family

• Roles of Religious Sector in Family Foundation • Effects of Western Culture to Filipino Families • Current Filipino Family Arrangements

µ Community

• Child Rearing Practices Among Indigenous Peoples’ Communities

µ Cross-Sectoral

• Needs Assessment of Persons with Literacy Problems • Jobs and Skills Mismatch of Applicants for Employment • Defining the Importance and Utilization of the SWD Situationer versus

Development Agenda

Research Area 2: Faster and Better Social Protection Programs

The area on faster and better social protection programs emanates from Reform Area 2 to continually improve quality, scope/quantity and timeliness of the social protection programs and services, and making these accessible to the target sectors and clientele.

The research topics under this area are directed to the following: (1) improve appropriate models and programs, (2) improve governance and (3) improve standards and regulations of the Department.

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A. HIGH (research topics for 2010-2011) µ Children and Youth

• Assessment of LGU Intervention Programs & Community-Based Rehabilitation Programs for Children in Conflict with the Law

• Needs Assessment of Children Infected by HIV/AIDS

µ Women

• Impact Assessment of Microfinance Projects for Women in the Informal Sector

µ Older Person

• Subsidy Programs for Poor Older Persons


• Accessibility of Children with Disabilities in Day Care Centers • Inclusion of Auxiliary Social Services in the Annual Investment Plan

(AIP) of the LGUs and its Impact to the PWD Sector • Assessment of Programs/Services for the PWDs

µ Family

• Effectiveness of Government Mechanisms in Protecting the OFWs • Case Study on Kibuttz Approach Among Street Families: A Strategy

on Urban Poverty µ Community

• Review of Disaster Mitigation Response of Selected LGUs • Assessment of Programs Implemented for Indigenous Peoples • Effectiveness of Disaster Recovery as Strategy in Disaster

Rehabilitation • Assessment of Disaster/Emergency Preparedness of the Community • Impact Assessment of DSWD’s Anti-Poverty Programs • Evaluation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)

µ Cross-Sectoral

• Effects of Decentralization of Accreditation Function to the Field Office

• Assessment of LGU SWD Programs and Services • Evaluation on the Status of SWDAs Compliance to SWD Standards • Impact of ABSNET in Monitoring Compliance of SWDAs/LGUs to

Social Welfare and Development Standards • Assessment of the Capacity of LGU to Sustain SWD Programs and

Services

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• Review of LGU Competencies in the Development of Social Protection Programs

• Service Providers Capacity: A Take Off to Quality Services to Target Clientele Groups

• Evaluating the Impact of DSWD Capability Building Efforts to LGU on SWD Implementation

B. MEDIUM (research topics for 2012 – 2013)


• Analysis of the Psycho-social Preparation of Children for Adoption by Child Caring Agencies (CCAs)

• Assessment of After Care Programs for Children in Need of Special Protection (CNSP) Provided by NGOs and LGUs

• Extent of Functionality of Local Councils for the Protection of Children (LCPC)

• Assessment of Programs/Projects of Sangguniang Kabataan: Matching projects vis-à-vis the Needs of Youth Sector

µ Women

• Accessibility of Health Care Interventions for Poor Women and their Children in Rural Areas & IP Communities

• Effects of Women and Children's Rights Advocacy on Access to Justice for the Poor


• Employment of PWDs as a Result of their Training at AVRC

µ Family

• Government Assistance on the Needs of Adoptive and Foster Families

• Family Assessments, Structure Change and Implication on Solo Parent Households

µ Community

• Psycho-Social and Economic Effects of Armed Conflict to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

µ Cross-Sectoral

• Factors Contributing to Abuse of Clients in Centers and Institutions • Available Micro-Financing Schemes and their Effects on the

Beneficiaries

C. LOW (research topics for 2014)

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• Assessment of Practices at Child Caring Agencies

µ Women

• Effectiveness of LGU Interventions/Services on Women and Children • Factors Contributing to Home and Traditional Birth-Assisted

Deliveries among Urban Poor Women


• The Role of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) as Lobbyist • Level of Convergence Among Stakeholders Working with PWDs

µ Family

• Effects of Various Programs and Services on Responsible Parenthood

µ Community

• Effects of IDPs in Slums of Highly Urbanized Cities • Effective Strategies for Access of the Poor and Marginalized to Basic

Social Services

µ Cross-Sectoral

• Issues and Challenges among the NGOs in Developing and Sustaining Programs

• Non-Hiring of Registered Social Workers as Head of Local Social Welfare Development Officers (LSWDOs)

• Impact of Pushcart Education Research Area 3: Financial Reforms

Research studies under this Research Area can help the Department

achieve its objectives under Reform Area 3, which is to secure more predictable funding for core DSWD function, rationalize resource augmentation of LGUs and other partners and allocate DSWD budgetary resources in a strategic manner.

A. HIGH (research topics for 2010-2011) µ Older Persons and Persons with Disabilities

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• Appropriation and Utilization of the 1% Budget Allocation for OPs/PWDs

µ Cross-Sectoral

• Review of NGO SWD Projects Funded by Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) • Financing Social Welfare and Development Programs in Local Government Units: Budget Allocation and Utilization • Local Fiscal Policies and Practices in Addressing Poverty

B. MEDIUM (research topics for 2012 – 2013) µ Cross-Sectoral • Public Expenditure Benefit Incidence Analysis of SWD Programs and

Services C. LOW (research topics for 2014) µ Health • Relationship Between DOH/LGU Budget Allocation & Malnutrition

(health indicators) • Financing Mechanisms on Local Health Care

Research Area 4: Improved Service Delivery Systems and Capacities

The research topics under this Research Area are supportive of Reform Area 4 which focuses on the (1) improvement of knowledge management system (monitoring and evaluation & management information system), (2) improvement of the organizational capacities and competencies through capability building, (3) implementation of rationalization and strengthening plans and performance management system and (4) organizing resource expert pools.

A. HIGH (research topics for 2010-2011) µ Cross-Sectoral • Impact of Devolution on the Performance and Competency of

Devolved Social Workers • Comparative Analysis of DSWD Programs vis-a vis Performance

After Devolution • Partnership for Poverty Reduction Efforts of DSWD and Non-Poor

LGUs • Impact of Capability Building Activities Provided to Internal Staff in the

Provision of Technical Assistance to LGUs/Other Partners Relative to DSWD programs/project Implementation

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B. MEDIUM (research topics for 2012 – 2013) µ Community • Effectiveness of DSWD’s Core Shelter Assistance Program (CSAP) µ Cross-Sectoral • Compliance of Local Social Welfare Development Officers on

Reportorial Requirements C. LOW (research topics for 2014) µ Children and Youth • Stakeholders' Participation in Minimizing Drop Outs

µ Older Person • Collaboration between the Academe and Partner Agencies on Caring

for the Elderly µ Family • Impact Assessment of Programs and Services for Filipino Deportees • Institutionalization of Parenting Dynamics in Early Education

IMPLEMENTING MECHANISM

The DSWD 5-Year Research Agenda shall be published and uploaded

to the DSWD Website. The Research Agenda shall be disseminated to the DSWD partners and intermediaries. Other national government agencies, local government units, non-government organizations and academe may be the proponent of these researches. However, coordination with the Department, particularly with the National and Regional RD-TWG, shall be done.

The National and Regional RD-TWG will play a major role in the

implementation of the DSWD’s 5-Year Research Agenda. The National RD-TWG shall be responsible in overseeing and providing advisory role to the Department-wide and Department-funded research activities.

The implementation of the research agenda shall adhere to the

provisions stipulated in Memorandum Circular No. 14, series of 2009 (Revised Terms of Reference for RD – TWG).

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FUNDING

The Policy Development and Planning Bureau (PDPB), as lead in the implementation of this research agenda, shall allocate a certain amount in its Work and Financial Plan (WFP) for the conduct of a particular research. Field Offices and other Bureaus/Services/Offices who may be proponent of these researches shall also allocate a certain amount in its WFP.

The National and Regional RD-TWG may work with the LGUs, NGOs, POs, Academe/State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) for implementation of the DSWD 5-Year Research Agenda. Other sources of funds such as foreign assisted projects and international and local funding organizations may be tapped to ensure that adequate funding is available for research-related activities.

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ANNEX A

Department of Social Welfare and Development Crafting of DSWD 5-Year Research Agenda

Consultative Cluster Workshops Luzon Cluster (September 15, 2009, DSWD-Central Office)

Visayas Cluster (September 22, 2009, Cebu City) Mindanao Cluster (September 29, 2009, Davao City)

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

A. DSWD Regional Participants

REGION N A M E

NCR 1. Dir. Thelsa P. Biolena 2. Ms. Jacel Paguio 3. Ms. Liza Mahinay

I 4. Ms. Anniely J. Ferrer

5. Ms. Cristina A. Dacanay

II 6. Dir. Arnel B. Garcia 7. Ms. Lucia S. Alan 8. Ms. Catalina P. Datul

III 9. Ms. Irene Crespo

10. Ms. Elizabeth Pagbilao

IV-A 11. Ms. Floreceli G. Gunio 12. Ms. Eden M. Arce

IV-B 13. Dir. Violeta A. Cruz

14. Ms. Elvira T. Colarina 15. Ms. Editha C. Ocampo 16. Ms. Josephine Macalagay

V 17. Mr. Ciriaco B. Abejuro, Jr.

VI 18. Dir. Teresita S. Rosales 19. Ms. Evangeline F. Felecio 20. Ms. Trinidad Lopez

VII 21. Dir. Ma. Evelyn B. Macapobre

22. Ms. Shalaine Marie S. Lucero 23. Ms. Daisy Lor

REGION N A M E

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VIII 24. Dir. Leticia T. Corillo

25. Mr. Gilberto T. Villamor 26. Ms. Alicia B. Severino

IX 27. Dir. Teodulo Romo, Jr.

28. Ms. Ma. Socorro S. Macaso 29. Mr. Hasan B. Alfad

X 30. Ms. Purita H. Santa

31. Mr. Marlou J. Bingona

XI 32. Dir. Priscilla Razon 33. Ms. Elizabeth Degorio 34. Mr. Nestor Estampa 35. Ms. Estrella D. Brigole

XII 36. Dir. Gemma N. Rivera

37. Ms. Monera H. Lidasan 38. Mr. Almanzor M. Dataya

CARAGA 39. Mr. Jean Paul S. Parajes

40. Ms. Genelyn M. Paniza 41. Mr. Dante S. Rosales

B. DSWD Central Office Participants

Central Office Unit/Office N A M E

Social Technology Bureau 1. Ms. Annabel R. Oidem Standards Bureau 2. Dir. Selena Fortich

3. Mr. Hannibal Galang Program Management Bureau 4. Ms. Christine Lorraine Saquiban Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program NPMO

5. Mr. Christian Deloria

Internal Audit Service 6. Dir. Guillerma E. Flores 7. Ms. Antonia Alcober

Legal Service 8. Atty. Marnoy D. Segui C. Local Government Units

REGION NAME DESIGNATION AFFILIATION

NCR Mr. Ryan Barcelo Makati City I Ms. Anita Fernandez CSWDO Urdaneta City,

Pangasinan

REGION

NAME

DESIGNATION

AFFILIATION

II Ms. Edna T. Junio PSWDO Cagayan

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III Ms. Elizabeth Baybayin MSWDO Floridablanca,

Pampanga

IV-A Mr. Ernesto Montecillo PSWDO Laguna

IV-B Ms. Grace Bautista SWO II Calapan, Or. Mindoro

VI Ms. Shirley Gabutin PSWDO Guimaras

VII Ms. Coleen Enajada SWO I Talisay City

VIII Ms. Myrna U. Tan MSWDO Allen, Nortern Samar

IX Ms. Cherlita S. Garate PSWDO Zamboanga Sibugay

X Ms. Evelyn Z. Zerna MSWDO Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte

XI Ms. Jeannette L. Lamoste CSWDO Davao City

XII Ms. Rebecca V. Magante CSWDO Gen. Santos City

CARAGA Ms. Editha Grana MSWDO Jabonga, Agusan del Norte

D. National Government Agencies

REGION AGENCIES NAME

NCR

ICAB NYC NCDA CWC DOH DepEd DILG

1. Marivic T. Tungol 2. Ms. Jenevie Salmo 3. Ms. Flerida Labanon 4. Ms. Ruth Tacujan 5. Ms. Cynthia Barriga 6. Ms. Connie Salcedo 7. Dr. Reinhard Dalumpines 8. Ms. Teresa S. Zarate 9. Ms. Anna Ma. Valdez

VII DOLE

DepEd

10. Ms. Flordeliza Y. Navarro 11. Ms. Miguela Savellon

XI DOLE 12. Ms. Jocelyn L. Cordero

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DepEd Mindanao Economic Dev’t Corp.

13. Ms. Cristina H. Tabalina 14. Ms. Thernalyn Pono

E. Non-Government Organizations

REGION NAME AFFILIATION

NCR 1. Mr. Ed Gerlock

2. Mr. Bryan Soriaga 3. Ms. Osang Langara

Coalition of Services for the Elderly Hope Worldwide Inc. Center for Women’s Resources

VII 1. Ms. June Layao 2. Ms. Angelina A. Dungog 3. Dr. Amparo Florida 4. Ms. Lolita Ganapin 5. Ms. Nerissa H. Diez 6. Ms. Assumpta U. Sato

Save Our Souls NORFIL Golden Center Inc. Bidsiliw Foundation Share a Child Movement Inc. Share a Child Movement Inc.

XI 1. Ms. Jane Gonzales

2. Ms. Joy F. Piamonte 3. Ms. Charito D. Chua 4. Ms. Carla A. Canarias

Independent Living Learning Center Davao Jubilee Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled, Inc. Love the Children Foundation, Inc. Tambayan Center for Children’s Rights, Inc.

F. Academe

REGION NAME AFFILIATION

NCR 1. Dr. Leticia Tojos University of the Phil.

VII 1. Dir. Rose Sequitin

Univ. of Southern Phils.

XI 1. Ms. Rosena D. Sanchez 2. Ms. Nelia B. Aga 3. Mr. Guillermo B. Bonghanoy

Ateneo de Davao Univ.

Holy Cross of Davao College

Univ. of Mindanao

G. Facilitators

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CLUSTERS NAME AFFILIATION

Luzon

1. Dir. Angela Gopalan 2. Dir. Gerelyn Balneg 3. Cynthia Lagasca 4. Exxon Susmerano 5. Ms. Helen Suzara

DSWD-HRMDS DSWD – PDPB DSWD – PDPB DSWD – PDPB DSWD - STB

Visayas 1. Ms. Gloria Alvarado 2. Ms. Pia Obtinario 3. Mr. Exxon Susmerano

DSWD – SWIDB DSWD – PDPB DSWD - PDPB

Mindanao 1. Ms. Eloisa Mimay 2. Ms. Gloria Alvarado 3. Mr. Exxon Susmerano

DSWD – PDPB DSWD – SWIDB DSWD - PDPB

H. Documentors CLUSTERS NAME AFFILIATION

Luzon

1. Ms. Astrude Anne Gonzales 2. Ms. Ma. Theresa Pagdanganan 3. Ms. Ma. Eloisa Mimay 4. Ms. Loida Villanueva

DSWD – PDPB DSWD - PDPB

DSWD – PDPB DSWD – PDPB

Visayas 1. Ms. Daisy Lor 2. Ma. Eloisa Mimay 3. Ms. Loida Villanueva

DSWD – FO VII DSWD – PDPB DSWD - PDPB

Mindanao 1. Ms. Ma. Theresa Pagdanganan 2. Mr. Nestor Estampa 3. Ms. Loida Villanueva

DSWD – PDPB

DSWD – FO XI DSWD - PDPB

I. Secretariat/Support Staff CLUSTERS NAME AFFILIATION

Luzon

1. Mr. Benjie Versoza 2. Mr. Paul Paler 3. Ms. Rosalie Gadiano

DSWD – PDPB DSWD – PDPB DSWD - PDPB

Visayas 1. Ms. Lilibeth A. Cabiara DSWD – FO VII

Mindanao 1. Ms. Editha Leopardas DSWD – FO XI

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ANNEX B MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 11 SERIES OF 2009 SUBJECT: GUIDELINES FOR THE FORMULATION OF DSWD’S 5-YEAR RESEARCH AGENDA I. Background

The issuance of Executive Orders 15 series of 1998 (Redirecting The Functions And Operations Of The Department Of Social Welfare And Development) and 221 series of 2003 (Amending Executive Order No. 15 Series Of 1998) underlined the DSWD’s role as the lead public sector agency in SWD performing two (2) key functions that of steering and rowing. The Department’s key change agenda was a more effective and balanced shift of its role from that of an implementing to a “steering” agency. To carry out its new functions, the Department recognizes the need to have a well-grounded information and knowledge on the social welfare and development sector. It further acknowledges research as a major tool in crafting appropriate and relevant pro-poor programs and policies.

In 2002, DSWD issued Department Order No. 15 entitled “Social Welfare and Development Research Program Framework”. This attempted to institutionalize a comprehensive and integrated research program by identifying program scope, methods, components and institutional arrangement. It served as a comprehensive five-year (2003-2007) research program which proposed to conduct studies along four major themes: (a) poverty reduction; (b) social protection; (c) institutional development and strengthening for effective governance; and (d) support for social welfare and development efforts.

The 2004-2010 Medium Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP) banners the twin-pronged strategies of economic development and social equity to achieve a meaningful, broad-based inclusive growth.

As some of the researches in the Medium Term Research Agenda 2003-2007 were undertaken, the Department deemed it necessary to review the accomplishments in the institutionalization of its research program. It should also be able to come up also with the 5-year Research Agenda which would be the blueprint in ensuring that the research activities of the Department are consistent and responsive to the emerging concerns of the SWD sector.

II. Objective:

The general objective is for DSWD to formulate a 5-year Research Agenda that is comprehensive, holistic and responsive to the needs of the social welfare and development sector. Research shall also direct DSWD’s efforts in pursuing and supporting the Department’s reform agenda.

Specifically, it aims to: 1. Identify major key players in research agenda setting and their tasks, and

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2. Provide step by step activities that will lead to the formulation of the 5-Year Research Agenda.

III. Definition of Terms

Social Protection - constitutes policies and programs that seek to reduce poverty and vulnerability to risks and enhance the social status and rights of the marginalized by promoting and protecting livelihood and employment, protecting against hazards and sudden loss of income, and improving people’s capacity to manage risks. Social welfare, social insurance, social safety nets and labor market are the four components of social protection. (NEDA SDC Resolution 1 series of 2007) Reform Agenda – or the National Sector Support for Social Welfare and Development Reform Project s the comprehensive medium term agenda of the DSWD in addressing the issues of welfare, poverty and sustainable social development. The agenda focuses on the disadvantaged sectors of society and takes into account the new role of the Department of Social Welfare and Development as leader, policy-maker and enabler of the sector. (NSSWDRP Links of Outputs, 2007) PDPB Policy and Research Division – is the office/unit responsible for coordinating and overseeing the research activities of the Department in coordination with other bureaus, offices, NGOs, NGAs and stakeholders. Research and Development Technical Working Group (RD-TWG) – a group of technical persons from different offices/units of the DSWD Central Office responsible for initiating and conducting regular planning and review of workshops as basis for redirection and enrichment of various policies and program components. Focal Persons for Research – individuals identified as mainly responsible for the research concerns and activities of the Field Offices Major stakeholders - group, organization, or system that affect or can be affected by the Departments actions Situationer – presentation and analysis of the existing conditions in a particular area. It is an important tool in planning and identifying the target communities and clientele for appropriate programs/services intervention. (AO 2 series of 2005)

IV. Research Framework

The framework guides the formulation of the DSWD’s 5-Year Research Agenda in the context of Social Protection. The general goal of the SWD sector is to provide social protection particularly to the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged through intervention on social welfare, social insurance, social safety nets and labor market. Social protection is defined to assist vulnerable sectors of society especially the poor in managing various risks and hazard.

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It is recognized that research is a major tool in crafting appropriate and relevant pro-poor programs and policies. The first step in research agenda formulation is to do an analysis of the internal (DSWD as an organization including its partners and intermediaries) and external environment of the sector. After the analysis, the next step is to identify the gaps, needs and the response, and the specific research interventions to achieve the desired response.

The framework shows that the research will be carried out in the context of the DSWD’s Reform Agenda. SOCIAL WELFARE SOCIAL INSURANCE

R E F O R M

A G E N D A SOCIAL SAFETY NETS ` LABOR MARKET INTERVENTION

V. Methodology

In formulating the 5-year research agenda, the Department will involve PDPB-Research Unit, Field Offices’ focal persons for research, Research and Development-Technical Working Group (RD-TWG) members, advisory panel and major public and private stakeholders.

The following activities shall be undertaken for the formulation of the 5-Year Research Agenda: 1. Consolidation of Reference Materials

SWD Needs and Problems 1. Primary Concerns - poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals, families and communities 2. Intermediaries - LGUs - NGOs - POs - CBOs - Other NGAs - Others 3. DSWD (as implementing agency)

Response 1. Vision, Mission, Goal 2. Roles/ Functions - capacity building of DSWD and intermediaries - implementor of programs & services - policy/ program development - technical assistance and resource augmentation - catalyzer / iintergrator

Research Intervention - benchmark profile - case study - policy research - process

documentation - evaluation studies - impact studies

Outputs Policy Formulation/ Notes New/amended SWD-related policies Social Technology Development/ Enrichment New/enriched programs/ technologies developed Capability building Risk mitigation measures Advocacy Agenda for Local Legislation

Outcomes Intermediaries capable of quality and efficient SWD service delivery Improved institutional capacity Improvement of quality life of clients Effectiveness, Responsiveness of Program Strategies Improvement/ empowerment of Primary Clients Convergent delivery of social protection programs

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The initial activity is to come up with pertinent materials that will serve as reference in the agenda formulation. These would include the following:

- MTPDP/MTRDP (2004-2010) - agency thrusts and priorities - research studies conducted - situationers/reports of the reform project’s Social Welfare and Development

Report specialist - Annual Regional Development Report (RDR) - Other materials relevant to the research agenda formulation

The PDPB-Research Unit is in-charge of consolidating and summarizing the

information/materials obtained.

2. Identification of Priority Research Areas

The Research and Development Technical Working Group (RD-TWG) members will convene to identify the priority research areas. Specifically, the tasks include:

- Review of the reference materials provided by the PDPB Research Unit; - Review of the Department’s previous and current activities along Research

and Development as well as the allocation of resources; - Review of related program and policy recommendations; - Identification of trends, gaps, problems and emerging concerns; - Identification of priority research areas The PDPB-Research Unit shall identify and invite an expert advisory panel to

review and provide comments/recommendations to the initial priority research areas identified by the RD-TWG.

3. Conduct of Consultative Workshops

The priority research areas identified by the RD-TWG members and reviewed by

the expert advisory panel shall be presented in consultative workshops. These consultative workshops will be consecutively conducted in 3 clusters (Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao) with participants coming from Field Offices (focal for research) and major public and private stakeholders (pre-selected NGAs, NGOs, POs, LGUs and members of the academe). Essentially, this exercise intends to generate inputs of FOs and major stakeholders in setting priority research areas based on the local situation/experiences and development needs.

Specifically, the consultative workshop will be the venue to: - Present the priority research areas as identified by the RD-TWG members; - Validate the findings and assessment of suggested priority research areas;

and - Gather relevant inputs and comments

The PDPB-Research Unit shall be in-charge of the preparation of these

consultative workshops, while the RD-TWG members will serve as presentors. FOs focal persons for research will assist in the pre-identification of major stakeholders.

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4. Processing of Workshop Outputs

The PDPB-Research Unit shall be responsible for the processing and consolidation of workshop outputs. The RD-TWG will then be convened to review and provide inputs/comments on the consolidated workshop outputs. Furthermore, the PDPB-Research Unit will facilitate the conduct of the meetings and assign the necessary documentor and facilitator and other personnel necessary for the activity.

5. Validation and Prioritization of Research Areas

The final step will be another consultative workshop which will involve members

of the ExeCom and ManCom, Regional Directors and focal persons from research. This process involves the validation, prioritization and finalization of

research areas. Prioritization will be guided by the following criteria: - emerging concerns and trends; - feasibility/doability of the research based on existing capabilities and resources

(i.e., manpower, logistics, financial); - relevance of the R&D

The RD-TWG members shall process the workshop outputs in a separate meeting to be facilitated by the PDPB-Research Unit.

6. Publication of the 5-Year Research Agenda

The Research Agenda will undergo final review and approval of the ExeCom and ManCom members and the Regional Directors prior to its release and publication. The PDPB Policy and Research Division will handle the publication and dissemination of the 5-Year Research Agenda. Partnership with the academe/state universities and colleges (SUCs) may be forged to intensify the dissemination of the research agenda and utilization of research findings.

VI. Institutional Arrangement The following shall carry the necessary activities for the 5-year Research Agenda formulation:

Policy Development and Planning Bureau- Research Unit:

a. Prepare the information/reference materials to be reviewed by the RD-TWG members;

b. Facilitate the conduct of meetings with RD-TWG members, sessions with the expert panel and the consultative workshops;

c. Request for the final review and approval of the Research Agenda by the members of the Execom, MANCOM and RD-TWG;

d. Process and consolidate the outputs from the two consultative workshop; e. Arrange for the publication and dissemination of the 5-year Research Agenda.

RD-TWG members:

a. Review and assess the information/reference materials; b. Identify the priority research areas;

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c. Prepare the presentation of priority research areas for the two rounds of consultative workshops;

d. Review and provide inputs/comments on the consolidated workshop outputs. Field Offices’ Focal Persons for Research

a. Assist the PDPB-Research Unit in the identification of major public and private stakeholders;

b. Participate actively in the two rounds of consultative workshops. ExeCom and ManCom members, Regional Directors

a. Participate in the second round of consultative workshop; b. Review and approve the 5-year Research Agenda.

VII. Time Frame (2009)

June July August Sept Oct Nov Activity 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1. Consolidation of Reference Materials

2. Identification of Initial Research Areas - review of reference materials - identification of trends, gaps & emerging concerns; - review and comments of expert advisory apnel

3. Conduct of Consultative Workshops - preparation - actual conduct

4. Processing of Workshop outputs

5. Validation &

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June July August Sept Oct Nov Activity 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Prioritization of Research Areas - preparation - actual conduct 6. Publication of 5-Year Research Agenda - review and approval of ExeCom, ManCom & Rds - publication and dissemination - partnership with academes/SUCs

VIII. Repealing Clause

All guidelines inconsistent with the provisions of this MC are hereby repealed modified or amended accordingly.

IX. Effectivity This Memorandum Circular shall take effect immediately. Issued this 8th day of June 2009 in Quezon City.

DR. ESPERANZA I. CABRAL

Secretary

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ANNEX C

MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR No. 14 Series of 2009

Subject : Revised Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Research and

Development Technical Working Group (RD-TWG I. Background and Rationale

Research is an essential tool of the Department in its continuing effort to address issues and concerns of the disadvantaged and marginalized sectors of society. Through Department Order no. 15, series of 2002, the Social Welfare and Development Research Program Framework was crafted. This served as the basis for planning, policy and program development, including management decision-making.

The Framework institutionalized a comprehensive and integrated research program within the Department, which is relevant, responsive and supportive to the needs of the social welfare and development sector, the achievement of our vision, mission and goals, as well as the fulfillment of our mandate. One of the main features of said research program is the creation of the Research and Development Technical Working Group (RD-TWG).

Considering the Department’s thrust to embark on research for evidence-based decision-making and policy and program development, this Memorandum Circular is hereby issued to:

1. Enhance the functions and structure of the RD-TWG; thereby, setting up national and regional compositions, including a secretariat;

2. Establish a review process of research proposals for the guidance of concerned organizational units and

3. Enhance and develop skills of the RD-TWG members and other DSWD staff along research and development.

II. Functions of the Research and Development Technical Working Group

(RD-TWG)

A. National RD-TWG

The National Research and Development Technical Working Group (RD-TWG) shall be responsible in overseeing and providing advisory role to all priority, Department-wide and Department-funded research activities. The National RD-TWG shall also provide support services to primary office/s responsible for the research agenda of the Department.

The National RD-TWG shall perform the following specific functions:

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1. Research Development and Implementation

1.1. Review proposed research topics/agenda/proposals submitted and recommend to the Secretary for consideration and approval. The National RD-TWG shall also provide technical inputs in the development/enhancement and implementation of research topics/agenda/proposals.

1.2. Provide necessary technical assistance to the field offices in line with research.

1.3. May act as co-researchers3 in the conduct of researches of the Offices/Bureaus/Services/Units (OBSUs) of Central Office.

1.4. May identify/recommend resource person/s (depending on the topic of the research) to review the ethical issues/concerns of research.

2. Research Protocol Development

2.1. Recommend and/or provide inputs to policies and guidelines

for the agency’s research agenda and related activities. The RD-TWG shall determine/set standards for researches under the Department.

2.2. Provide inputs to advocacy plan/s in coordination with Social Marketing Service (SMS) and other concerned bureaus for presentation and dissemination of research findings.

2.3. Provide comments/inputs and endorse approval of developed systems and procedures in research management and implementation. These systems and procedures shall serve as blueprint/framework for the National and Regional RD-TWGs, as well as other offices/bureaus/services/units in the Department that will be undertaking research activities.

3. Capability Building

3.1. Recommend regular capability building and skills

enhancement activities for both the national and regional RD-TWG members and other DSWD staff along Research and Development.

4. Research Monitoring and Utilization

4.1. Monitor conduct and completion of researches reviewed and

endorsed to the Secretary for approval. 4.2. Recommend research utilization strategies such as

formulation of plan of action for social welfare and development plans, policy and program development anchored in researches conducted by the Department.

3 As co-researchers, the National RD-TWG may assist the office/bureau/service/unit during the actual conduct of research study (data gathering, research writing, presentation, etc.).

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B. Regional RD-TWG

The participation of the Department’s Field Offices is significant in the development of its research agenda and in the conduct of researches at the regional level. Therefore, a Regional Research and Development Technical Working Group (RD-TWG) shall be established in every region.

The Regional RD-TWG shall perform the following specific functions:

1. Identify research topics and priorities for research studies in the

region. 2. Review and endorse regional research proposals (to be funded

by the Field Office), designs, and research tools/instruments, as well as other research-related matters to the Regional Director for approval.

3. Provide necessary technical assistance to the proponent for the enhancement of the research design/proposals.

4. Assist the proponent/s in the conduct of research in terms of data gathering, research writing and presentation.

5. Oversee and monitor the conduct of research studies/activities together with the proponent.

6. Assist the proponent/s in the presentation of research results and information dissemination at the regional level (administrative and technical assistance).

III. Composition and Frequency of Meetings of the Research and

Development Technical Working Group (RD-TWG)

A. National RD-TWG

The National RD-TWG shall be chaired by the Director of the Policy Development and Planning Bureau (PDPB) with the Division Chief of the PDPB-Policy and Research Division as alternate. Members of the National RD-TWG shall come from the following Bureaus:

Social Technology Bureau (STB) Policy Development and Planning Bureau (PDPB) Standards Bureau (SB) Program Management Bureau (PMB) Social Welfare Institutional Development Bureau (SWIDB) Financial Management Service (FMS) Human Resource Management and Development Service (HRMDS)

The member shall be a Division Chief, with an alternate technical staff of

not lower than Salary Grade 18 and with training and experience in conducting research4. 4 Training and experience in research may include: research as a university subject (part of education/training); involvement in program evaluation/audit may also be considered.

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B. Regional RD-TWG

The Regional RD-TWG shall be chaired by the Chief of the Technical Assistance Division (TAD). Its members shall be the Division Chiefs of Operations Division (OD) and Management Division (MD), the Management Audit Analyst and Planning Officer. The RD-TWG may invite Heads of centers/institutions and/or representatives of other concerned offices on ad hoc basis.

In case of limited number of experienced/trained staff on the conduct of research, the inclusion of one (1) research consultant/adviser may be considered. This shall be chargeable against the Field Office’s funds under Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE). For researches to be funded by the Central Office, the Field Office should indicate the hiring of research consultant/adviser in the research proposal. Appropriate terms of reference (TOR) for the research consultant/adviser, including a strong justification for hiring, should be subject for approval of the National RD-TWG Chair.

Preferably, the members of the National and Regional RD-TWG should

come from those who were trained intensively on research by the Department.

C. Frequency of Meetings

The National and Regional RD-TWGs shall be convened every quarter of

the year or as necessary. For the National RD-TWG, the budgetary requirements for meetings and resource persons shall be chargeable to PDPB’s funds. For the Regional RD-TWG, budgetary requirements shall be considered in the Work and Financial Plan of respective Field Offices.

IV. The RD-TWG Secretariat

Composition The Policy Development and Planning Bureau (PDPB), specifically its

Policy and Research Division (PRD), shall be the Secretariat of the National RD-TWG. The Planning Unit, on the other hand, shall function as Secretariat at the regional level.

Functions

The National and Regional RD-TWG Secretariat shall mainly be

responsible in coordinating and monitoring research activities of the Department/Field Offices in consultation with other concerned bureaus, units, field offices of the Department, non-government organizations, other national government agencies and stakeholders. In addition to its primary functions, the Secretariat shall perform the following:

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1. Prepare agenda for discussion of the National/Regional RD-TWG. 2. Document and distribute to group members the highlights/summary of

agreements of the meetings. 3. Provide initial inputs/comments on the submitted research proposal

before the endorsement to the RD-TWG members. 4. Consolidate all the comments and inputs of the RD-TWG members on

the research proposals and communicate comments and recommendations to the proponent.

5. Monitor and prepare reports of the activities, agreements, and accomplishments of the RD-TWG. Provide the Coach and Monitor of the Policy and Programs Group with said reports (for National RD-TWG Secretariat).

6. Coordinate with the Regional RD-TWG regarding the monitoring of research proposals and other research-related activities.

7. Maintain databank of all research-related documents/references. 8. Convene and provide for all the administrative and logistical requirements

of the National/Regional RD-TWG in line with the functions of the RD-TWG.

9. Implement advocacy plans/activities in coordination with Social Marketing Unit for the presentation of research policies.

V. Review Process for Research Proposals

A. Regional RD-TWG All regional researches to be funded by the Field Office shall be subject for

review by and endorsement of the Regional RD-TWG. 1. The proponent shall submit the following requirements to the Regional

RD-TWG Secretariat: a. Research Proposal b. Researcher’s Profile/Qualifications (for research

adviser/consultant), if any.

2. The Secretariat shall immediately acknowledge receipt of the proposal within two (2) working days after receipt thereof.

3. The Secretariat shall notify the Regional RD-TWG members on the

research proposal submitted and shall forward the proposal to the Regional RD-TWG for review and assessment within 5 working days upon receipt of proposal.

4. The Regional RD-TWG will then evaluate/assess the research

proposal using the evaluation guide for research proposals (See Annex C) and shall submit comments/inputs and recommendations to the Secretariat within 5 working days upon receipt of research proposal.

5. The proponent shall be informed in writing by the Secretariat on the

comments and recommendations of the Regional RD-TWG. Further, any revision or clarifications shall be submitted to the Regional RD-TWG, through the Secretariat, within 10 working days upon receipt. In case of revisions, the proponent can only revise the research proposal

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twice. Otherwise, the proponent shall be invited to present the proposal as well as to provide clarifications on queries by the Regional RD-TWG members.

6. When deemed complete in substance and form, the research proposal shall be endorsed by the Regional RD-TWG, through its Secretariat, to the Regional Director for approval.

7. A written notice of approval/disapproval shall be sent to the proponent

through the Secretariat within 5 working days upon receipt of the notice from the Regional Director.

8. A copy of approved research proposal/s shall be submitted to the

Central Office for reference of the National RD-TWG.

* Review process flow chart is hereto attached as Annex A.

B. National RD-TWG All researches to be undertaken by the DSWD Central Office OBSUs

(except for researches funded by the Field Office), whether contracted out or not, shall be subject for review and endorsement of the National RD-TWG.

1. The proponent5 shall submit the following requirements to the National RD-TWG Secretariat:

a. Research Proposal b. Researcher’s Profile/Qualifications (for research

adviser/consultant), if any. c. Endorsement Letter from the Regional Director (for researches

proposed at the regional level) or from the OBSU Head/Director (for researches proposed within the Central Office).

2. The Secretariat shall immediately acknowledge receipt of the proposal

within two (2) working days after receipt thereof. 3. The Secretariat shall notify the National RD-TWG members on the

research proposal submitted and shall forward the proposal to the RD-TWG for review and assessment within 5 working days upon receipt of proposal. The Secretariat shall also provide initial inputs/comments on the submitted research proposal before the endorsement to the RD-TWG members.

4. The National RD-TWG will then evaluate/assess the research proposal

using the evaluation guide for research proposals (See Annex C) and shall submit comments/inputs and recommendations to the Secretariat within 5 working days upon receipt of research proposal.

5 Proponent/s – may refer to DSWD Office/Bureau/Service/Unit/Field Office.

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5. The proponent shall be informed in writing by the Secretariat on the comments and recommendations of the National RD-TWG. Further, any revision or clarifications shall be submitted to the National RD-TWG, through the Secretariat, within 10 working days upon receipt. In case of revisions, the proponent can only revise the research proposal twice. Otherwise, the proponent shall be invited to present the proposal as well as to provide clarifications on queries by the National RD-TWG members.

6. When deemed complete in substance and form, the research proposal shall be endorsed by the National RD-TWG, through its Secretariat, to the Secretary for approval.

7. A written notice of approval/disapproval shall be sent to the proponent

through the Secretariat within 5 working days upon receipt of the notice from the Secretary.

* Review process flow chart is hereto attached as Annex B.

Researches and/or studies that are part of social technology development process may no longer be covered in the review process in order to fast track the approval of such studies. Furthermore, the review process will not cover urgent researches/studies directed by the Secretary. Nevertheless, these researches/studies shall be approved by the respective cluster head of concerned office/s. VI. Effectivity This Memorandum Circular shall take effect immediately.

Issued in Quezon City, this 17th day of June 2009.

DR. ESPERANZA I. CABRAL

Secretary

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YES

YES NO

Regional RD-TWG

Endorsed to the

Regional Director

Approval

Proponent/ Researcher

(FO)

Recommended for

Endorsement

FIELD OFFICE

NO

Annex A:

Review process flow chart for researches to be funded by the Field Office

5 working days

*10 working days for proponent/ researcher to submit revised proposal

___________________________________ DSWD 5-Year Research Agenda 2010 - 2014

YES

YES NO

National RD-TWG Review

Endorsed to the

Secretary

Approval

Proponent/ Researcher

(Central Office OBSUs

or FOs)

Recommended for

Endorsement

CENTRAL OFFICE

NO

Annex B:

Review process flow chart for researches to be undertaken by the Department - CO and FOs (except for researches funded by the Field Offices)

PDPB – Policy and Research Division

5 working days

*10 working days for proponent/ researcher to submit revised proposal


ANNEX D

DSWD REFORM AGENDA

In November 2006, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), with technical assistance from the World Bank through its Policy and Human Resource Development Program, implemented the National Sector Support for Social Welfare and Development Project (NSS-SWDRP). The objective of the NSS-SWDRP or Reform to Lead Project is to formulate a reform agenda and map out the reform process that will lead to the achievement of the following:

1) Improve outcomes of social welfare and development reforms 2) Improve governance of assistance and delivery through integrated

national and local level reforms; and 3) Build capacity of DSWD and associated agencies in performance-

oriented budgeting and management

DSWD’s rallying cry for its reform project is to do its role faster, better, smarter and together. DSWD has to undertake the reform process in order to achieve its vision of improving the quality of life, reducing vulnerabilities and improving the social welfare and development situation of the Filipinos specially the poor vulnerable and the oppressed.

CONTEXT OF THE REFORMS REFORM AREA 1: Leading and Engaging

the Sector

BACKBONE OF THE REFORMS

REFORM AREA 2:

Better and Faster Programs and Services

• Flagship Models and /Programs

• Governance and Delivery System

• Standards/Regulation RESOURCES FOR THE REFORMS

REFORM AREA 3: Smarter Financing REFORM AREA 4: Improving Capacities


REFORM AREA 1: Engaging and leading the sector in establishing strategic and results-oriented policies in social protection Context of the Reforms: Reform Area 1 provides the context of the reform agenda. DSWD has to lead and engage its partners in the social protection sector in order to achieve the reforms it has set for itself and the sector. It would require the collaboration and joint efforts with other government agencies, local governments units, NGOs, basic sectors and other social protection service providers to muster the resources, energies and intellectual capacities to make a dent in its goal of improving the lives of the poor and vulnerable. A conducive environment is necessary for DSWD to deliver on its reform agenda. This would require a policy environment that will define roles of DSWD and other stakeholders of the sector, the recognition of DSWD’s role as the agency for identifying the poor and the management of the expectations of its various publics. REFORM AREA 2: Providing faster and better social protection programs Backbone of the Reforms: Reform Area 2 is the backbone of the reform agenda on which the other reforms hinge. DSWD has to maintain a set of core programs or flagship programs that will ensure that the very poor and vulnerable are provided for by the central government. This set of programs also serves as models of good practices in social protection. Using the principal agent approach, DSWD develops, improves and “franchises” programs. It regards LGUs, NGOs and other service providers as partners in social protection, realizing that the task is too immense to be addressed solely by a central government agency. These partners and intermediaries would do well in its responsibilities if efforts are well-orchestrated, through sharing and discoursing on theories, concepts, and approaches on social protection. This relationship is a two-way partnership which includes sharing of resources, conduct of capacity-building and provision of technical assistance. The role of the principal agent is to ensure that its “partner-agents” are empowered and capable of delivering programs and services, following set standards and quality. Thus, the three major components of the second reform area need to be well-integrated. The development of appropriate models is not an end in itself. These models need to be cascaded to their partners and at the same time, the successful experience of their partners can be assessed for possible scale-up. The strategic links of the flagship programs have to be consciously established. If, for example, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) will serve as the model for family-based social protection intervention, its link to the community-based model has to be made from the design stage. The 4Ps can serve as an entry point for participating mothers to form self-help groups or demand LGUs for basic service in education and health. The jump from being on the receiving end (dole-out) to active players in development (developmental approach) is not automatic. This will not happen if social preparation interventions are not done by the MSWDOs if the targeted municipalities. This is where support interventions such as capacity building, technical assistance and resource augmentation will come in. The third component in the backbone of the reform is the regulatory and quality assurance role of DSWD. Before embarking on a full blown regulatory mode, DSWD has to go on an intensive assistorial mode. Massive information dissemination on its policies, standards and regulations has to be done. Once partners are informed and access to DSWD policies are improved, it can then provide rewards and implement


sanctions for those not following set standards and policies. This function too can be done with the help of networks of partner service providers. The backbone reform area is in effect the complete cycle of modeling-empowering-regulating. One component cannot be successfully implemented without the other components. To implement on in isolation will make it prone to failure or at the very least, be limited in its success. The effective and efficient scaling-up of KALAHI-CIDSS and 4P-CCT remains a challenge without CB-TARA and regulation from a central government agency. REFORM AREA 3: Introducing Financial Reforms to Sustain the Reform Process Resources for the Reforms: The advancement of the core reform area hinges on the mobilization and generation of resources. Simply stated, the reform agenda will only move if the following resources are available to DSWD: knowledge and information, internal and external reform workers and funds. The third and fourth reform areas address how to make sure that these ingredients will be available. The reform agenda should be regarded as one that is born of the wealth of experience of the DSWD, the organization and its people, as it responds to the changing challenges posed to it. Existing programs and services that DSWD and its partners deliver are sources of knowledge and information. These are seen as building blocks for the continuing improvement of DSWD’s and its partners’ social protection interventions. Thus, management information, monitoring and evaluation systems are crucial to harvesting the insights from these interventions. Technology serves as facilitating access to these insights. The systems and technology are only as good as the people using them are. Thus, DSWD has to invest in the continuing development of competent reform workers capable of moving the reform agenda forward. External experts can also be tapped as reform workers who can serve as knowledge resource, champions or “white knights” for the reform agenda. The last reform area is usually given minimal or token assistance and not seen for its strategic contribution to the sustainability of the reforms. The reform agenda will be given more chances of success if this reform area is recognized as a crucial element in its realization. REFORM AREA 4: Improving Delivery Systems and Capacities Ø Improve Knowledge management system: M&E and MIS

Ø Improve organizational capacities and competencies6

Ø Implement rationalization and strengthening plans and performance

management system

Ø Organize resource and expert pools

6 As part of the outputs in the preparation of the reform agenda, the package on training has prepared a comprehensive capability building intervention for DSWD. This is a graduated series of training sessions involving the different levels of DSWD officials and staff.


ANNEX E

NATIONAL RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP (RD-TWG)

Dir. Gerelyn J. Balneg Chairperson

Policy Development and P lanning Bureau (PDPB)

Ms. Cynthia B. Lagasca Alternate Chairperson

Policy Development and Planning Bureau (PDPB)

Members:

Ms. Rosalie D. Dagulo Ms. Esther L. Geraldoy

Programs Management Bureau (PMB)

Ms. Helen Y. Suzara Ms. Annabel R. Oidem

Social Technology Bureau (STB)

Ms. Cynthia B. Ilano Mr. Hannibal L. Galang Standards Bureau (SB)

Ms. Elvira G. Nazaret Ms. Gloria G. Alvarado

Social Welfare Institutional Development Bureau (SWIDB)

Director Marie Angela S. Gopalan Ms. Erlinda F. Laygo

Human Resource Management Development Service (HRMDS)

Ms. Leonila M. Hayahay Financial Management Service (FMS)

RD-TWG Secretariat

Research Unit Policy and Research Division, PDPB

Marivic U. Vergara

Exxon B. Susmerano Loida M. Villanueva

Astrud Anne E. Gonzales Ma. Theresa V. Pagdanganan

Ma. Eloisa N. Mimay

Documents

Dswd Research Agenda _new Version