Table 5 Perception of public officials on project approval

Statement Excellent Good Needs slight improvement Needs Improvement Non-compliance Not applicable
No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % No. %
The selection, approval and establishment of the KOICA RPCs are properly communicated with the concern institutions (public and private) in the community. 12 60 5 25 3 15
Series of consultations and orientations were conducted before the project started. 11 55 6 30 3 15
The selected area where the projects will be located and the Farmer Organizations who will handle or manage the projects undergo a thorough selection process. 9 45 9 45 1 5 1 5
The financial and technical assistance provided to the projects by the Republic of Korea and the Republic of the Philippines are enough to implement and sustain the operation of the KOICA RPC projects. 8 40 7 35 1 5 2 10 1 5 1 5
The vision, mission, goals, objectives and policies of the projects are clearly defined. 10 50 9 45 1 5
There was strong management support for the KOICA RPC projects. 12 60 7 35 1 5
You were able to effectively participate in the project decision making regarding the operation of the projects. 2 10 8 40 3 15 1 5 1 5 5 25
Meetings run efficiently and effectively during the preparation, selection, approval and implementation of the project. 9 45 7 35 2 10 2 10
You were able to assist and support the project implementer’s during the approval and evaluation of the project. 4 20 7 35 3 15 1 5 5 25
You were able to keep tract and monitor the process (from approval up to the establishment) of KOICA RPC projects. 5 25 5 25 5 25 1 5 4 20
KOICA RPC, four modern rice processing complexes.