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Statistical and Coordination Board (NSCB) which shall take appropriate
initiatives in generating demand-driven MSME statistics.
Sec. 11. MSME Centers. The MSMEDC in coordination with the appropriate
government and non-government agencies shall set up new MSME centers
and revitalize already established MSME centers to provide MSMEs in the
regions easier access to services such as, but not limited to, the following:
a) Accept and act on all registration applications of MSMEs;
b) Streamline registration process and facilitate speedy registration for
the establishment of business enterprises in the country;
c) Provide all information and referral services it shall deem necessary or
essential to the development and promotion of MSMEs;
d) Conduct other programs or projects for entrepreneurial development in
their respective areas; and,
e) Provide courses and development programs, training, advice,
consultation on business conceptualization and feasibility, financing,
management, capacity building, human resources, marketing, and such
other services to support the needs of MSMEs;
The MSMEDC shall also ensure that appropriate programs are established
to strengthen and empower industry associations and federations and shall,
pursuant to this Section, enter into coordinating and collaborative arrangements
with industry associations which have wide geographical reach.
Sec. 12. Annual Report on the Status of MSMEs. The MSMEDC shall submit
to the President and the Congress through the Oversight Committee as defined
under RA 6977, as amended, and further amended, a yearly report on the
status of MSMEs in the country, including the progress and impact of all
relevant government policies, programs and legislation as well as private sector
activities. For the purpose of the annual reporting to the President, the
MSMEDC shall coordinate with the existing inter-agency committee on
MSMEs tasked by or created pursuant to an Executive Issuance.
Sec. 13. Coordination, Monitoring and Assessment of the MSMEDP. The
MSMEDC shall coordinate, monitor and assess the implementation of the
MSMEDP, and when necessary, institute appropriate adjustments thereon in
the light of changing conditions in both domestic and international environment.
Sec. 14. Periodic Reports including Gender Responsiveness of MSME Policies
and Programs. The MSMEDC shall act on the periodic reports submitted by
different government agencies as provided for by this IRR. Consistent with