This new umbrella program maximizes the effect of Information Communications Technology (ICT) to improve the Filipinos’ quality of life and spur economic growth, declared Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Mario G. Montejo.
“We believe these intelligent ICT-enabled systems combined with scientific knowledge and local know-how will provide more solutions to our persistent problems and result in better lives for our people,” he stressed.
ICT can be embedded in many aspects of the Filipinos’ daily life to have a “significant transformational effect”, according to the DOST Chief. Now, “The emerging paradigm is changing from “information societies” to “smarter (networked) societies,” to Smarter Philippines.”
He cited the Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards, a key enabler in Smarter Environment which combines various technologies to develop environmental hazard models and weather monitoring systems to prepare for natural disasters.
ICT can also revolutionize the way government agencies function, interface with each other, and deliver services to the Filipino People, DOST- ICT Office Undersecretary Louis Casambre added.
On the other hand, the Smart Cities Program drives development in the countryside creating truly inclusive growth ensuring that no one is left behind. To achieve this, “We are prioritizing development of tier two cities and the countryside, enhancing the capabilities of individuals, communities as well as SMEs,” maintained Director Alejandro Melchor III.
“We want to focus on the twin economic goals of sustained inclusive economic development and poverty alleviation, as these are what is expected most by the citizens.”
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Autor(en)/Author(s): Emmanuel T. Acosta
Quelle/Source: Manila Bulletin, 23.02.2013
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