What is the Philippine Defense Reform (PDR) Program?
The PDR is the AFP’s implementation, under the orders of President Arroyo, of recommendations made in the Joint Defense Assessment (JDA) of 2003. This program arose from the meetings of the two Presidents in Washington and Manila in 2003. Through the JDA, U.S. experts assisted AFP experts in analyzing strategic resources, tactical capabilities, logistics infrastructure, training capabilities, etc. Question: How large a program is PDR, and who pays for it? Answer: The Government of the Philippines has provided $17.54 million in support of PDR for 2004. The U.S. Government dedicated $7 million in Fiscal Year 04 (October 2003 to September 2004) to implement PDR initiatives. These funds are deposited into the Federal Reserve Bank in New York and are managed under the rules and regulations governing Foreign Military Sales. Question: Are anti-corruption programs part of PDR? Answer: Yes. PDR implementation will consist of systemic, institutional change, supporting long-term reform. All PDR p
Related Questions
- Our school will be choosing a Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration program. Does the National Network of Partnership Schools qualify as a comprehensive school reform model?
- Should CSR funds be used to support schools that are already implementing a comprehensive school reform program?
- What is the Philippine Defense Reform (PDR) Program?
