AI-Supported Project Design Writeshops

Empowering Local Governments for a Sustainable Coastal Future

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) holds immense potential for sustainable growth through the Blue Economy—the responsible use of ocean and coastal resources for economic development, improved livelihoods, and ecosystem health.

To help local government units (LGUs) in BARMM lead this transformation, this initiative introduces a two-stage, AI-supported writeshops designed to guide LGU planning officers in developing and integrating blue economy projects into a unified 10-year municipal roadmap.

Step 1: Developing Project Concept Notes

In the first stage, LGU planning officers will use AI-assisted tools to identify, refine, and document initial project ideas related to the Blue Economy.
These project concepts may cover sectors such as:

• Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture

• Coastal and marine tourism

• Renewable marine energy

• Maritime transport and logistics

• Mangrove and coral restoration

• Waste and pollution management

Through guided exercises, participants will:

• Translate local needs and data into concrete project ideas

• Assess feasibility and potential impacts

• Generate draft concept notes aligned with BARMM’s development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

A synchronous online session will introduce participants to the process and tools.
Those unable to attend can watch a recorded session or book a guided session with a human coach, who will assist them as they use the AI tools for concept creation.

Step 2: Articulating the Blue Economy Convergence

Once individual concept notes are developed, the second stage focuses on integrating these initiatives into a cohesive Blue Economy Convergence Framework for each municipality.

Using AI-supported analysis and facilitation, LGUs will:

• Identify linkages and synergies among different projects

• Prioritize investments and policy interventions

• Build a 10-year Blue Economy Roadmap anchored in sustainability, inclusivity, and climate resilience

• Define measurable goals, milestones, and local partnerships

A second online session will guide participants through this integration stage. As in Step 1, those who miss the live session can review recordings or receive one-on-one support from a trained coach who can walk them through the AI platform and tools.

Human + AI Assistance

The program combines artificial intelligence with human expertise.
AI tools support technical analysis, data visualization, and scenario generation, while human coaches and facilitators ensure that local insights, cultural context, and governance realities shape every decision.

This hybrid approach ensures that technology enhances—not replaces—human judgment and community-driven planning.

The 10-Year Roadmap: From Vision to Action

Each municipality will complete the process with a 10-year Blue Economy Roadmap that:

• Reflects local priorities and coastal resource realities

• Aligns with BARMM’s regional development framework

• Establishes a pipeline of actionable, fundable projects

• Provides a living document to guide annual planning, monitoring, and partnerships

Through this roadmap, BARMM LGUs can move from scattered projects to a coherent long-term vision for blue economic transformation.

Building Capacity and Connection

The initiative is part of a broader effort to build local capacity, strengthen data-driven decision-making, and foster inter-LGU collaboration within BARMM’s coastal and island provinces.
By connecting technology, training, and governance, it aims to create a resilient, inclusive, and innovation-driven blue economy that benefits communities today and generations to come.