Background

The NEDA Regional Office shall serve as the principal technical staff and administrative support of the RDC Full Council Council, RDC ExeCom and RDC Advisory Committee. In addition, the Council may request the agency regional offices to provide such technical support as may be required for the effective discharge of the functions of the Council.

Functions

The RDC Secretariat is tasked to:  

1. undertake research and studies to support the mandate of the Council
2. provide technical support to the Council
3. coordinate provision of technical assistance on planning and project development to local government and other government agencies in the region
4. conduct training and other capability-building programs for local government officials and personnel and members of the Council in the areas of urban and regional planning; project development; investment programming; monitoring and evaluation; policy coordination; and other areas of interest which are crucial or relevant to the activities of the Council
5. perform such other functions as may be provided by law or as may be assigned by the Chairperson