SELECTION CRITERIA

Must Criteria

1. Completeness of ecosystem (cover watershed/major rivers)

2. Passer of Good Financial Housekeeping

Prioritization Criteria

1. Presence of KPAs with potential for increased productivity and income

2. Combination of areas across major poverty groups

3. Involvement of local government leaders of LGUs/LGU alliances

4. Presence of relevant stakeholders/CSOs

WHY ESTABLISH A CONVERGENCE AREA?

Before Convergence

Php
50,0000		184
households		2 hours67.10%77
million
pesos
Farm incomeLivelihood OpportuniesTravel Time Around the AreaPoverty IncidenceAnnual Income

After Convergence

Php
104,000		1,687
households		1 hour49.71%122
million
pesos
Farm incomeLivelihood OpportuniesTravel Time Around the AreaPoverty IncidenceAnnual Income

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