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SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (SDMP): EXPERIENCES AND CHALLENGES IN SURIGAO DEL NORTE. A presentation to the Mining Conference in Baguio City (November 16-17,2006) Msgr. Prescilo P. Iral DCSurigao Episcopal Vicar For Youth Diocese of Surigao. INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND INFORMATION.
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SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (SDMP): EXPERIENCES AND CHALLENGES IN SURIGAO DEL NORTE A presentation to the Mining Conference in Baguio City (November 16-17,2006) Msgr. Prescilo P. Iral DCSurigao Episcopal Vicar For Youth Diocese of Surigao
INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND INFORMATION • A. Geographical Framework
INVOLVEMENT OF THE DIOCESE • Signatoree of the first CLRF-MRFC MOA • Participation in the earlier attempts of SDMP • Continued presence in the MRFCs and CTWG
EXPERIENCES AND OBSERVATIONS LIGHTS
1. CONCEPTUAL AND ATTITUDINAL PARADIGM SHIFT • a. terminology: “stakeholders” • from “hosts” to “beneficiaries” • b. process: participative and collaborative • “multipartite” “empowerment” • c. vision: sustainability • “indigenous” “community-based”
2. Scientific and Professional Approach • DEVELOPMENT AND FORMULATION OF SDMP • SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT • INVOLVEMENT OF EXPERTS AND PROFESSIONALS
3. CONTRIBUTING COMPONENTS • a. Goodwill of the the company • b. Clear government guidelines • c. Participative LGUs • d. Regular Monitoring Activities
1. NEWNESS OF THE EXPERIENCE • Struggle versus attitudinal and cultural distortions “cash mentality” “opportunism” “ project-oriented”
b. Survival versus sustainability • Focus on the here and now/ quick and instant • “survival mode of existence” • “as if there is no tomorrow”
c. Impact of unforeseen factors • Peace and order situation • Natural calamities • Global situation of the industry • Political instability
2. Dealing with Personalities Involved • a. Management • b. Community Relation Officer • c. Local Political Leaders • d. Government Agencies
CONCLUSIONS:FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR SDMP • Need for External Evaluators independent non-government GOAL:”…the upliftment of the quality of life of the people towards the end of mine life and even after the mining company ceased operation.”
2. More Decisive Power for the MRFC-CTWG • Control of the deposit and management of the 1% DMMC • Final say of the SDMP Implementation and Monitoring
3. A clearer delineation of the role/functions of LGUs • Political Leaders NOT contractors • Not meddle in the implementation of SDMP • Team player in the MRFC-CTWG • Stable and permanent representatives
A NEW MEANING FOR SDMP Sana maging mga Dakila at Makabayang Pilipino