HB09146: AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE CONVERGENCE STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROVIDING THE IMPLEMENTING MECHANISMS THEREFOR
This bill seeks to address poverty and food insecurity in the Philippines by institutionalizing a convergence strategy for sustainable rural development. It proposes a framework for collaboration among government agencies, local government units, and other stakeholders to maximize resources and expertise. The bill also outlines the implementing mechanisms, including the creation of technical working groups, to ensure effective and coordinated efforts.
It also includes the creation of a permanent NCI Secretariat Office, headed by an Executive Director, to provide administrative, logistics, and technical support to the initiative.