Bangsamoro Youth Commission (BYC) Chairperson Marjanie Mimbantas Macasalong delivers his message during the launching of Tracking and Monitoring System on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 in Cotabato City. (Faisal Camsa Jr./BIO)
COTABATO CITY—The Bangsamoro Youth Commission (BYC) launched a Tracking and Monitoring System that will evaluate the effectiveness of various youth-centered programs and activities implemented by the ministries, offices, and agencies in the Bangsamoro region on February 27.
This initiative aims to address the challenges posed by the lack of a centralized digital platform to assess the impact of youth-focused initiatives.
The BYC responded by developing a web-based system that allows stakeholders to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions.
“We needed an efficient solution that would enable us to track and evaluate the progress and implementation of these youth-centered initiatives. We can streamline our processes, improve transparency, and enhance accountability in our initiatives for the youth,” said BYC Chairperson Marjanie Mimbantas Macasalong.
Macasalong highlighted that the monitoring system will enable the current government to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improving youth programs through data analysis.
“BYC has developed a web-based monitoring and evaluation system, we will be able to store and access essential details on project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics, among others,” he added.
The project outlines specific objectives, including the creation of a secure web-based platform, comprehensive database development, user training, ongoing support, and maintenance, and providing the necessary tools for effectively monitoring youth-related programs and projects.
BYC is a government-led agency mandated to perform policy-making and coordinating functions in all aspects affecting the youth. It ensures compliance therewith in the BARMM regional government programs and activities affecting the Bangsamoro youth.
The introduction of this system underscores the government of the day’s dedication to inclusive, responsive, and high-quality social services that empower Bangsamoro people to achieve their full potential. (Johaira Sahidala/BIO)
