The National Convergence Initiative for Sustainable Rural Development (NCI-SRD) is a government strategy that complements the resources of the DA-DAR-DENR-DILG and other National Government Agencies, Non-Government Organizations, State Universities/Colleges, Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations in a convergence area using the ridge-to-reef approach.
A convergence area is a physical area where the convergence initiative is implemented. It is identified based on selection criteria, proposed by the LGU, supported by and operationalized through the Convergence Area Development Plan (CADP) and approved by the National Steering Committee.
A Convergence Area Development Plan (CADP) contains the strategies and the five-year programs, activities, and projects that promote holistic and sustainable management of all resources within the convergence area
San Jose, Tarlac Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2023-2028 covering the Tarlac Watershed composed of the Moriones and O’ donnel river systems.
CALABARZON Region
Tayak Adventure Nature and Wildlife (TANAW) de Rizal Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2021-2025 covering the Malabanban-Cabunsod Watershed.
MIMAROPA Region
Mag-Asawang Tubig Watershed Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2024-2028 covering the Mag-Asawang Tubig River Basin.
Western Visayas Region
Central Antique Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2020-2024 covering the Central Antique Watershed Dalanas, Paliwan, Cangaranan, and Carit-an Rivers.
Central Visayas Region
Carood Watershed Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2023-2028 covering the Carood Watershed.
Bateria Watershed Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2025-2029 covering the Bateria Watershed.
Eastern Visayas Region
Abuyog, Leyte Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2020-2024 covering the Abuyog Watershed.
Zamboanga Peninsula Region
Ayala District, Zamboanga City Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2021-2025 covering the Ayala, Saaz River, CADT- ECOZONE (Limpapa), and CADT-ECOZONE (Limpapa, Labuan) Watersheds.
Siocon – Lituban Watershed Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2021-2025 covering the Siocon Resource Reserve, Lituban and Siocon rivers.
Northern Mindanao Region
Muleta Watershed Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2023-2028 covering the Muleta Watershed.
Davao Region
Suawan-Kulafu Subwatershed Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2020-2024 covering the Suawan- Kulafu Subwatershed under the Davao River Basin.
Online meeting with the RCI TWG CALABARZON, Real, Infanta and General Nakar LGUs, and the National Secretariat Bayanihan or collective action for a cause is a unique Filipino culture where every member of the community takes part in uplifting the lives of those who are in need. It is considered an instinct or call that moves the community and causes a change. As the government continues to reach and uplift the lives of the Filipinos, the idea of Bayanihan is being embraced through the National Convergence Initiative for Sustainable Rural Development (NCI-SRD). In CALABARZON, the Real, Infanta, and General Nakar (REINA) Quezon rural area is being targeted by the Regional Convergence Initiative Technical Working Group (RCI TWG) as a subject …
Castilla Municipal Mayor Isagani B. Mendoza (in red shirt) discusses with Dangcalan Barangay Councilor for Agriculture Edgar de la Torre (right), Castilla …
The then muddy, slippery, and unpassable road to five sitios of Barangay Suawan, Marilog District has brought hardship, unproductivity, poverty, and hopelessness …
