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To capacitate its technical staff in Cebu and Bohol on the Participatory Organizational Capacity (POCA) tool administration, the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan–Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) Regional Program Management Office (RPMO) conducted a series of Trainer’s Training on POCA Tool Administration and Data Results Management from Feb. 4-7, 2025.

The first batch of trainers discuss during the POCA Tool Administration and Data Results Management in Tubigon, Bohol, from Feb. 4-5, at the Tubigon Municipal Conference Hall.

The RPMO held the first batch of trainers in Tubigon, Bohol, from Feb. 4-5, at the Tubigon Municipal Conference Hall. Likewise, all KALAHI-CIDSS staff assigned in Cebu Province, including the RPMO technical support staff monitoring the implementation, received the same training in Sibonga on Feb. 6-7.

The Capability Building (CapBuild) Unit and the Social Development Sector facilitated and managed the training aimed to enhance the capabilities of the Area Coordinating Teams (ACT) and Bohol Technical Support staff in assessing the functionality of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Groups and Organizations.

Key highlights

The participants had hands-on experience through a simulation exercise on POCA administration.

Other highlights were the Actual Pilot Testing conducted with the Ilijan Farmers Association in Tubigon, Bohol, and the hands-on demonstration of POCA Scoring, Data Consolidation, and Results-Based Management for intervention planning.

They also developed plans to strengthen support for the O&M group and enhance sustainability efforts.

Moreover, participants revisited their roles and functions in supporting O&M groups, reviewed the legal bases for assisting organizations that are engaged in sustaining Community-Driven Development (CDD) gains and were trained to provide technical assistance based on POCA assessment results.

They also explored ways to link O&M groups to Barangay and Municipal/Local Government Units (B/MLGU) or other potential funding sources for organizational development interventions.

This initiative underscores KALAHI-CIDSS’ commitment to improving the capacities of its personnel and the O&M groups they assist, ensuring that CDD projects remain sustainable and impactful for local communities. ###

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