In order for business to get back on its feet after the devastation made by typhoon Sendong, your Chamber-- the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (OROCHAMBER) is now moving forward in mobilizing private and government sector support for the much needed economic recovery , rehabilitation and resettlement of affected families.
For 2012, your Chamber intends to pursue four major programs in response to city’s rehabilitation programs :
- Business development assistance to member SMEs thru various bridge financing schemes ,
Senior expert services, trade and market linkages from local and foreign partner Chambers
Technical and management trainings , and most of all streamlining business processing of local permits and taxes;
- Advocacy on corporate responsibility along environmental protection, disaster preparedness, and investment for additional power generating facilities;
- Work with national, local and international agencies in fast tracking the reconstruction of major infrastructure projects damaged by Typhoon Sendong such as river embankment/ flood control projects, repair/maintenance of bridges, repair of the water and electric distribution systems , and most of all installation of warning systems and devices along the riverbanks. The need to update the land use development plan of the city is also very vital at this point in time.
- Campaign for private sector support in the planning , designing, and implementation of a comprehensive community development program on the relocation sites that will be established.
In the succeeding months, your Chamber will be organizing several dialogues with local authorities, national government agencies , and international donor institutions to jump start the necessary reforms and rehabilitation process.
