Annual Report

As of end of FY 2004, there were seven (7) on-going loan projects implemented by the Department. Of these, two (2) are JBIC-assisted (i.e., Southern Mindanao Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project or SMICZMP and the Forestry Sector Project or FSP 1/ ; two (2) are ADB-assisted (i.e., Metro Manila Air Quality Improvement Sector Development Program or MMAQISDP and Cordillera Highlands Agricultural Resources Management Project-Reforestation Component or CHARMPRC); and two (2) are World Bank-assisted (i.e., Land Administration Management

In CY 2004, the Department implemented a total of thirty-eight (38) foreignassisted projects (FAPs) classified as follows: nine (9) projects were loanassisted, four (4) projects involved interagency arrangements where DENR is the lead agency; five (5) projects were also interagency but where DENR is only a component (other government agencies serve as lead); and twentynine (29) projects were implemented through grants.

For the year 2002, official development assistance continued to play a vital role in the implementation of the DENR’s priority programs and projects. During the year, the Department implemented a total of forty-five (45) foreignassisted projects (FAPs), including components of projects led by other implementing agencies like DA and DAR. Major thrusts of these projects were the rehabilitation of denuded watershed areas, implementation of an integrated approach to the management of upland and coastal ecosystems, improvement of air quality in urban areas, and conduct of studies to

The year 2001 saw the realization of some of the major commitments of our foreign-assisted programs and projects (FAPs), despite some political and economic realignments that occured during the year. With financial support coming from Official Development Assistance (ODA), the DENR resource requirement for pursuing its mandate and thrusts was augmented. Through its FAPs, the DENR implemented its priority programs and developed policy reforms geared toward sustainable development and people empowerment; optimal use

In the year 2000 the Foreign-Assisted Projects (FAPs) again played a big role in accomplishing the mandates of DENR in terms of sustainable development and people empowerment; optimal use of lands and resources; forest protection; biodiversity conservation; and effective environmental management.

For the year 1997, the DENR garnered a very satisfactory rating in the packaging as well as implementation of ODA or Foreign Assisted Projects/Programs (FAPs). During the year, it was able to complete the packaging and negotiation of grant agreements for twelve (12) projects with an estimated total cost of P 400 million. Of the twelve projects, two (2) are focused the blue sector, seven (7) on the brown sector and three (3) on the green sector. These figures manifest an increase in the attention being accorded to the brown environment.

For the year 1996, the DENR Foreign Assisted Projects (FAPs) performed well in achieving their targets. The performance was not only measured by the physical accomplishment but on the effect of the various inputs/interventions of the projects on the lives of the direct beneficiaries of the projects.