Multi-Criteria Monitoring & Evaluation Analysis of Integrated Flood Risk Management in Metro Manila

Abstract

 Monitoring & evaluation (M&E) of the integrated flood risk management (IFRM) in Metro Manila has not been carried out since its inception. There is no monitoring agency in charge of the M&E activities for the adaptation to IFRM in the Philippines, and this resulted in the lack of baseline information and measurable indicators to be used for M&E activities. This study attempts to conduct an M&E of the IFRM in Metro Manila. The performance for the IFRM of each municipality in Metro Manila was appraised by the officers-in-charge of the local government offices related to disaster risk reduction. The qualitative judgments from the respondents were evaluated using a multi-criteria analysis approach based on priority ranking methodology to quantify the appraised performance for IFRM. The results show that several municipalities in Metro Manila are performing very well but with recognized limitations, and at least three municipalities requires serious attention because all components of the IFRM in these municipalities are gravely lacking. The results of the study can be used as baseline information for the M&E activities on IFRM in Metro Manila. The methodology proposed in this study is simple and systematic that can guide decision-makers and practitioners in evaluating the performance for the IFRM.