METRO MANILA AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM REVIEW MISSION Technical Secretariat of the Governing Board for the Metro Manila Air Shed September 18, 2006

OBJECTIVE To engage technical and administrative experts in key specialist areas (air quality management) to establish an effective and sustainable Technical Secretariat for the Metro Manila Air Shed Governing Board To engage technical and administrative experts in key specialist areas (air quality management) to establish an effective and sustainable Technical Secretariat for the Metro Manila Air Shed Governing Board

Key Functions of the Technical Secretariat to be supported & strengthened by Technical Assistance:  Identification of air pollution problems, needs & priorities  Formulation of policies, strategies & action plans for air quality management in the air shed  Identification, accessing, and allocation of funds for implementing plans & programs  Coordination & monitoring of implementation of plans & programs  Liaising with Board members & their organizations on air quality matters

 Drafting of annual air quality status report for the air shed  Mobilization of public support  Facilitation of stakeholder involvement through the TWGs  Provision of technical advice & assistance to the Board on air quality matters  Organization & provision of secretarial services for Board & TWG meetings  Management of the Board’s financial & administrative systems & records Key Functions of the Technical Secretariat to be supported & strengthened by Technical Assistance (con’t):

Specific Project Tasks Task 1: Project Team Mobilization and Planning Task 2: Establish Governing Board, Executive Committee, and Technical Working Committee, and Technical Working Groups Groups Task 3: Policy, Planning, and Fund Management Support Management Support Task 4: Public Information Dissemination and Stakeholder Involvement Stakeholder Involvement Task 5: Coordination and Monitoring of Multi- Agency Programs and Action Plan Agency Programs and Action Plan Task 6: Technical Advisory, Administrative and Reporting Support Reporting Support Task 7: Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building Building

SUMMIT Objectives:  To officially launch the Metro Manila Air Shed Governing Board  To draw greater commitment of GB members  To create public awareness of the existence of MMASGB  To advocate clean air in Metro Manila Air Shed

SUMMIT  Proposed Date: November 29, 2006  Proposed Venue: –Mega Trade Hall –Market-market in Taguig

SUMMIT  Invitees –Governing Board members –Executive Committee & TWG members –NGOs –Donor Organizations –Media –Local Government Units –Academe –Business Sector/Industries –Diplomatic Community

SUMMIT  Proposed No. of Participants –300 to 500 pax  Guest of Honor –Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

PROPOSED PROGRAM  A. OPENING CEREMONIES –Invocation –National Anthem –Opening/Welcome Remarks –Keynote Address –Launching of the website –Ribbon Cutting/Opening of Exhibits

PROPOSED PROGRAM  B. SUMMIT –Opening Remarks –Rationale and Overview of Quality of Air in the Metro Manila Air Shed –Metro Manila Air Shed Status Report –Discussion Groups/Workshops

PROPOSED PROGRAM  C. President’s Arrival –Presentation of issues and concerns and recommendations –President’s response and/or policy statements –Induction of Officers –Covenant signing witnessed by the President –Press Conference