PLUGGING a leak caused by the intricacies of devolution and the allegations of fund mismanagement by local authorities in the government program implementation, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has molded a national task force to monitor implementation of President Arroyo’s flagship Ginintuang Masaganang Ani (GMA) programs for rice and corn.
Arguing for the country’s food sufficiency program, Secretary Yap hopes that through his special order, the government can now ensure the efficient use of public funds and resources for these food security initiatives.
Sec Yap, who is expected in Bohol next week for the World Food Day and Rice Festival set October 16, earlier said by creating 4 teams through Special Order No. 380, the government expects a roving team checking on various aspects of the implementation of the GMA Rice and Corn Programs.
THE COUNTRY’S FOOD SECURITY manager DA Secretary Arthur Yap is expected here in Bohol this week to keynote on the dual activities set October 16, Thursday. (PIA)
On the other hand, the FIELDS Coordinating Team develops the components’ master plans and oversees their respective implementation.
The Field Mobilization Group monitors the implementation at the regional, provincial and municipal levels.
Meanwhile, the Strategic Policy and Advocacy Support Team, private sector and academic experts provide strategic advice on policy and advocacy concerns to help successfully attain the goals of the GMA Rice and Corn Programs, Yap said. (PIA)