MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 31 - INSTITUTING A MONITORING AND EVALUATION SYSTEM FOR THE GOVERNMENT'S PUMP-PRIMING ACTIVITIES AND DIRECTING THE HEADS OF ALL CONCERNED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO DESIGNATE A PUMP-PRIMING OFFICER

In line with the efforts of the Government to undertake pump-priming activities to stimulate the economy and ensure attainment of the GNP target for 1993, a monitoring and evaluation system for the pump-priming activities shall be instituted. As such, all concerned government agencies are hereby directed to submit the following to the Committee on Pump-Priming the Economy:

1. List of priority programs and projects to be implemented for the first six (6) months to pump-prime the economy, including monthly disbursement programs and physical targets;

2. Monthly progress report on the implementation of pump-priming programs and projects, including monthly disbursements and physical accomplishments, within ten (10) working days after the end of every reporting month; and

3. List of critical problems hampering the implementation of the priority programs and projects and recommended actions.

1. Coordinate and facilitate overall agency pump-priming programs and projects;

2. Monitor/report on the agency progress and accomplishments of pump-priming activities; and

3. Liaise with the Committee and bring to its attention implementation problems and other constraints affecting pump-priming programs and projects.

Since 19.07.98.