THE Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) have formalized two new convergence initiatives to boost the country’s tourism industry through science-based innovations.
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and DOST Secretary Dr. Renato Solidum Jr. on August 28 led the ceremonial signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote the Smart and Sustainable Communities Program (SSCP) at Casa Manila in Intramuros.
The SSCP is a people-centric and technology-driven strategy to facilitate the development or transformation of communities to become smart, sustainable, resilient, and inclusive considering the uniqueness, readiness, and growth potential of the community.
Under the program, both agencies have agreed to work together toward knowledge creation and development of smart and sustainable technologies; delivery of transformative S&T products and services; capability building to support smart and sustainable development; promotion of smart and sustainable technologies, services, and practices for adoption of communities; and policy advocacy and formulation for impact and sustainability.
