At the national level, specific committees and agencies perform review and regulatory functions in the development and approval of local PPP projects subject to the provisions of the IRR of RA 7718. These are the Investment Coordination Committee (ICC), Infrastructure Committee (INFRACOM), Regional Development Councils (RDCs), the NEDA Secretariat, and the PPP Center.
Table 1-3: National Agencies and Committees for PPP
Bodies/Agencies | General Functions |
Recommends to the President the approval of proposed major capital projects based on evaluation procedures covering fiscal and monetary considerations and outcomes | |
Advises and recommends to the President government policies, programs and projects concerning infrastructure development consistent with national development objectives and priorities | |
Serves as clearing house for key regional development policy or program proposals which impact on two or more regions | |
NEDA Secretariat | Provides technical staff support and assistance on the various aspects of development planning and policy formulation, and coordination, evaluation and monitoring of plan implementation |
Provides advisory services and technical assistance in PPP project preparation and development, conducts project facilitation and assistance, and monitors and facilitates the implementation of the priority PPP Programs and Projects |