PROJECT PROPOSAL

PROJECT TITLE : Technical Working Group Meeting re: 2014 GPB

Implementation

PROPOSED DATE/S : February 10, 12, 14 and 17, 2014

PROPOSED VENUE : DTI Provincial Offices

I. RATIONALE/PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Metalworks sector plays an active role in improving the competitiveness of other
industries in the coconut specifically to agri-based and wood-based industries like Coffee,
Cacao, Coconut, Bamboo, Rubber, Furniture and Fixtures, processed fruits and nuts, and
processed foods, among other. Driven with the ingenuity of local metal workers, fabricators
and inventors, the introduction of tools, equipment and accessories locally manufactured will
boost the development of aforementioned industries by addressing production bottlenecks,
improving processes, increasing productivity, enhancing product quality and ultimately
optimizing profits for industry stakeholders.

On this light, the Department of Trade and Industry Region 02, as one of the partner regions
in promoting the development of Metal Industry in the country, is proposing to conduct a
Focus Group Discussion Meeting with selected stakeholders of the metal works sector in
each province.

The activity will be a one-day gathering of selected metal industry stakeholders which will be
facilitated by the Industry Development Division and the provincial office concerned.
Expected participants are the owners or representatives of businesses falling under the
metal industry such as jewelry shops, metalcraft/metal works and machine shops/machine
works.

II. OBJECTIVE

The one day activity aims to achieve the following:

1. Formulate the Value Chain Map of Region 02s Local Metal and Metalworks Industry;
2. Formulate strategic objectives and identify opportunities and challenges affecting the
industry;
3. Identify strategic action plan;
4. Conduct profiling of participants in particular the private sector representatives

III. EXPECTED OUTPUT

1. Value Chain Map of the Local

IV. EXPECTED PARTICIPANTS

DTI Regional Staff - 3
DTI Provincial Staff - 2
MSMEs (Metal Industry) - 25 participants/province

*actual number of participants may vary

V. PROPOSED PARTNER AGENCIES/UNITS
o DTI Provincial Offices
o Local Government Units (if applicable)
VI. PROPOSED CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

Activity Date
I. Project Proposal and Approval 4
th
week of January
II. Preparation and sending of
invitation letters
4
th
week of January
III. Coordination 1
st
week of February
IV. Conduct of Focus Group Discussion
o Cagayan
o Isabela
o Quirino
o Nueva VIzcaya

February 10
February 12
February 14
February 17

VII. PROPOSED AGENDA

Prospects of the Metal Industry in the Philippines
Overview of the Value Chain Approach
Workshop on Value Chain Mapping
Workshop on Strategic Objective Formulation
Workshop on Strategic Action Plan Formulation
Next Steps
Profiling of SME participants (to be undertaken before the workshops or
simultaneous with the workshop activities)

VIII. PROPOSED BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS

PARTICULARS ESTIMATED COST
Food
AM SNACKS
(75x120 pax for )
LUNCH
(200x120 pax)

9,000.00


24,000.00
Supplies
1 cart HP Laserjet Ink 85A
3 reams bondpaper A4
1 box expanding envelope,legal
(100s)
1 box folder, legal

2,600.00
750.00
675.00
414.00
Communication/Transportation
TEV (3 Regional staff)
9,600.00

Gasoline 3,000
TOTAL P 50,039.00.00

Prepared by: Reviewed by:


MICHAEL B. PAGGABAO MARY ANN C. DY
Industry Account Officer Chief, Industry Development Div.

Approved by:


ATTY. MA. ESPERANZA C. BAARES
Regional Director