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Revised Guidelines on the
Formulation, Review and Approval of
ENR-RDE Project Proposals for
Regular and External Funding
ERDB MC 2022-06
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Signed by the ERDB Director
Ma. Lourdes G. Ferrer on
August 4, 2022
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Section 1. Objective
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aims to establish a policy that would strengthen
ERDB's niche by formulating and implementing
quality RDE endeavors that are geared towards the
enhancement of various areas of excellence and
that would address the needs and priorities of
DENR and other stakeholders
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Section 2. Scope and
Limitation
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covers the steps and timeliness for the
preparation, submission, review, and approval of
all research proposals formulated by RDECs and
technical divisions regardless of funding source
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
Capsule Proposal
an abridged concept document outlining the basic relevance
and objectives of a specific RDE project and strategies on how
activities shall be undertaken including indicative budget
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
Capsule Proposal
an abridged concept document outlining the basic relevance
and objectives of a specific RDE project and strategies on how
activities shall be undertaken including indicative budget
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
Collaborative Project
a project led and implemented by other agencies/institutions
where ERDB is only one of the contributors
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
Collaborative Project
a project led and implemented by other agencies/institutions
where ERDB is only one of the contributors
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
Assistant Project Leader
a senior technical personnel who plans, organizes, supervises,
and implements the activities of a project
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
Assistant Project Leader
a senior technical personnel who plans, organizes, supervises,
and implements the activities of a project
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
Ecosystem approach
a strategy for the integrated management of land, water and
living resources that promote conservation and sustainable
use in an equitable way (CBD definition)
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
Ecosystem approach
a strategy for the integrated management of land, water and
living resources that promote conservation and sustainable
use in an equitable way (CBD definition)
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
ENR Research, Development and Extension Information System
centralized management of data and information related to
the preparation, review process, and approval of RDE project
proposals
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
ENR Research, Development and Extension Information System
centralized management of data and information related to
the preparation, review process, and approval of RDE project
proposals
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
External Funding Agency/Source
any organization or entity, whether government or private institutions
and outside ERDB's organizational structure that could be tapped for
financial support. Other DENR offices, international
institutions/organizations and other government institutions are
considered external funding agencies/sources
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
External Funding Agency/Source
any organization or entity, whether government or private institutions
and outside ERDB's organizational structure that could be tapped for
financial support. Other DENR offices, international
institutions/organizations and other government institutions are
considered external funding agencies/sources
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
Externally-funded projects/activities
projects and activities or similar undertakings, of whatever scale and
nature, undertaken by ERDB through any of its division of RDE Centers
where the finding/budget comes from an external agency/source
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
Externally-funded projects/activities
projects and activities or similar undertakings, of whatever scale and
nature, undertaken by ERDB through any of its division of RDE Centers
where the finding/budget comes from an external agency/source
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
External Reviewer
a recognized expert who is not a regular/hired employee of ERDB with a
wealth knowledge and experience in the area of study or discipline
commissioned to review RDE proposals, completion reports and other
related documents.
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
External Reviewer
a recognized expert who is not a regular/hired employee of ERDB with a
wealth knowledge and experience in the area of study or discipline
commissioned to review RDE proposals, completion reports and other
related documents.
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
Full-blown proposal
a document that comprehensively defines the rationale of a proposed
RDE project, with a conceptual framework; specifies its objectives and
target outputs; determines scope and limitations based on an extensive
review of literature; and lays out methodology within a specific time
frame and resources required to attain the objectives. It is also
attached with its corresponding logical framework and budgetary
requirements.
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
Full-blown proposal
a document that comprehensively defines the rationale of a proposed
RDE project, with a conceptual framework; specifies its objectives and
target outputs; determines scope and limitations based on an extensive
review of literature; and lays out methodology within a specific time
frame and resources required to attain the objectives. It is also
attached with its corresponding logical framework and budgetary
requirements.
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
Logical Framework
a four-by-four (4x4) matrix which provides a narrative summary of the
plan/project including the goal, outcome/purpose, output, activities,
objectively verifiable indicators, means of verifications, risk and
assumptions.
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
Logical Framework
a four-by-four (4x4) matrix which provides a narrative summary of the
plan/project including the goal, outcome/purpose, output, activities,
objectively verifiable indicators, means of verifications, risk and
assumptions.
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
Policy inputs
refers to a science-based research results which can be used in the
formulation of policy or in the amendment of existing policy/ies on
environment and natural resources
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Policy inputs
refers to a science-based research results which can be used in the
formulation of policy or in the amendment of existing policy/ies on
environment and natural resources
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
Program Manager
pertains to the Chief of the Technical Division responsible for managing
an RDE program, i.e. forest, coastal zone and freshwater, and urban.
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Program Manager
pertains to the Chief of the Technical Division responsible for managing
an RDE program, i.e. forest, coastal zone and freshwater, and urban.
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
Project Leader
pertains to the Center Head of RDEC behind the implementation of a
project and shall oversee the overall management of projects.
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Project Leader
pertains to the Center Head of RDEC behind the implementation of a
project and shall oversee the overall management of projects.
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Project Team
a group of ERDB staff who are involved in the project implementation
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Project Team
a group of ERDB staff who are involved in the project implementation
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
Regularly funded project
project which is funded from the regular appropriations of ERDB
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
Regularly funded project
project which is funded from the regular appropriations of ERDB
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
RDEC Review Committee
a team of personnel from RDEC who are principally in charge of the
initial review of the Center's RDE project proposals and completion
reports prior submission to the Main Office
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Section 3. Definition of Terms
RDEC Review Committee
a team of personnel from RDEC who are principally in charge of the
initial review of the Center's RDE project proposals and completion
reports prior submission to the Main Office
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Section 4. RDE Proposal Formulation
and Initial Screening
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Section 5. Review and Evaluation of
RDE Full-Blown Proposals
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Section 5. Review and Evaluation of
RDE Full-Blown Proposals
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Section 6. RDE Proposal Approval
and Funding
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6.1. For funding under ERDB Regular Appropriation
6.1.1. The ERDB Executive Committee may deem it necessary to
subject the project proposal to another deliberation. However, a
project proposal can only be subjected to two (2) Execom
deliberations
6.1.2. Within three (3) working days after deliberation, a
memorandum to be signed by the Director shall be prepared by
PICTD to officially inform the proponent of the proposal's approval
for implementation.
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Section 6. RDE Proposal Approval
and Funding
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6.1. For funding under ERDB Regular Appropriation
6.1.3. The ERDB Execom has the authority to prioritize the projects in
consideration of the urgent and emerging priorities of the Bureau
and the DENR. Approved projects which are not considered for
implementation due to budget constraints will be placed in the
pipeline and can be implemented in succeeding year/s. The
proposals may also be endorsed to other funding institutions.
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Section 6. RDE Proposal Approval
and Funding
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6.1. For funding under ERDB Regular Appropriation
6.1.4. In the last quarter of the current year, the proposals approved
for implementation shall be included in the budget proposal
preparation for the year after the ensuing fiscal year and shall be
prioritized based on the criteria set by the ERDB ExeCom.
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Section 6. RDE Proposal Approval
and Funding
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6.2. RDE Proposals for External Funding as Lead Proponent
and/or Co-implementer
6.2.1. The Director shall endorse the proposal to the funding agency.
6.2.2. The project leader shall defend the project proposal with the
funding institution.
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Section 6. RDE Proposal Approval
and Funding
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6.2. RDE Proposals for External Funding as Lead Proponent
and/or Co-implementer
6.2.3. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) shall be executed
between ERDB and the funding institution stipulating the
responsibilities of the parties, commitment in terms of resources,
and sharing of generated information including among others the
assignment of property rights.
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Section 6. RDE Proposal Approval
and Funding
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6.2. RDE Proposals for External Funding as Lead Proponent
and/or Co-implementer
6.2.4. Should the counterpart funding be required by the external
funding institution, the Bureau can provide in the forms, unless
otherwise indicated in the project budget:
- office space with fixtures, communication, transportation
- laboratory facilities, ICT equipment
- manpower counterpart (regular staff)
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Section 6. RDE Proposal Approval
and Funding
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6.2. RDE Proposals for External Funding as Lead Proponent
and/or Co-implementer
6.2.5. Once the project has been approved by the external funding
agency and upon execution of the MOA, the Project Leader shall
provide AFMD and PICTD a copy of the MOA, approved line item
budget (LIM) and approved Work and Financial Plan (WFP).
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Section 7. Allowable number of
Projects for Implementation
The RDEC is allowed to implement a maximum of
10 projects in a year including the ongoing and
newly approved projects within the fiscal year with
either regular and/or external funding. A minimum
of four (4) projects should be under regular
funding.
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Section 8. Repealing Clause
Memorandum Circulars 2020-09 and 2021-03 and
all other issuances, orders, rules, and regulations
or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the
provisions of this Memorandum Circular are
hereby repealed, amended, and modified
accordingly.
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Section 9. Effectivity
This Memorandum Circulars shall take effect
immediately and shall remain in force unless
revoked by undersigned or higher authority.
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Where to submit prepared
Capsule Proposal ?
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Submit your proposals in ERDEIS
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Thank You!
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