The Philippines has partnered with the Korean government to advance digital transformation and innovation, according to an announcement from the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).
The collaboration officially commenced with the inaugural meeting of the Korean-Philippine Economic Innovation Partnership Programme (EIPP). The event was organized by NEDA in collaboration with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA).
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Three-Fold Infrastructure Development
At the meeting, NEDA unveiled plans for three pivotal digital infrastructure projects under the EIPP. These initiatives aim to bolster the Philippines' information and communications technology (ICT) sector, laying the groundwork for sustained innovation and technological growth.
One major initiative is the creation of a National Communications Satellite Roadmap. This project seeks to establish a strategic framework for developing the country’s telecommunications satellite industry. By strengthening the telecommunications ecosystem, the roadmap will improve communication networks, expand digital access, and enhance connectivity in underserved areas across the nation.
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The partnership also focuses on the Philippine E-Government Master Plan, which has been designed to modernize government systems and promote technology exchanges between the Philippines and Korea. This initiative aims to streamline public services, improve government efficiency, and foster collaboration on e-government best practices. The plan emphasizes data security and privacy, ensuring the safe delivery of digital services.
The third component involves building an Integrated Data Center for the Philippine government. Leveraging Korea’s expertise in data center operations, this project aims to enhance the country’s capacity to manage, store, and process large volumes of digital information securely.
NEDA Undersecretary for Investment Programming, Joseph Capuno, is optimistic about the partnership, noting that it has the potential to drive innovation and economic growth while improving digital infrastructure and services.
Capuno stated that upon signing the MoU, they will now begin implementing the program through three projects from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), which he noted will lead to significant advancements in the country's digital infrastructure.
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