Commission onInformation and CommunicationsTechnology

Philippine Digital Strategy 2011-2016

Transformation 2.0

PHILIPPINE DIGITAL STRATEGY

• A five-year strategy for national ICT development (2011-2016 )

• Formulated via extensive multi-sectoral consultation process nationwide & review of best practices

• Government agencies and private sector commit to the PDS

• In synch with the PDP 2011-2016

ICT IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENDA • Critical tool for economic and social growth

and development• Citizen-centric – empowering the nation

through its citizens• Promotes efficient and effective governance

in delivery of public service• Enhances competitiveness of all industries

in global markets

PDS Vision

“ A digitally empowered, innovative, globally competitive and prosperous society where

everyone has reliable, affordable and secure information access in the Philippines. A

government that practices accountability and excellence to provide responsive online

citizen-centered services. A thriving knowledge economy through public-private

partnership”

PDS Features

• Aligned to President’s priorities• Highlights urgent need for legislative action on ICT

policy and regulatory reforms• Expands role of private sector in development of ICT • Addresses low awareness of strategic value of ICT

in government and general public• Recognizes need to implement focused ICT literacy

across all levels of society• Prioritizes growth of ICT enabled industries as part

of a wider regional economic development strategy

Transparent Government & Efficient Services

Internet Opportunity

for All People

ICT Industry and

Business Innovation

Investing in People: Digital

Literacy for All

Country Development and

People Empowerment

Enabling Environment

Before and by 2016Transparent governance and efficient, responsive and accessible delivery of government services to citizens and businesses•Increased public trust with Government data publicly available•Reduced transaction time•Enhanced online government services •Increased citizens participation

Action Plan→Develop citizens internet portal→PPP for critical online government services→Upgrade government ICT infrastructure & integrate operations→Improve organizational capacity on ICT→Government data in an open format→Create multi-stakeholder council for egovernment

Before and by 2016

Internet opportunities for all• More public schools with internet access• Internet to all barangays• Better internet service to businesses and households• Secure and reliable ICT infrastructure

Action Plan→Scale-up publicly shared internet access→Provide incentives for private sector investment for connectivity to schools, local government offices and rural areas→Implement security and privacy measures→Green ICT→Develop and implement a broadband policy

Before and by 2016A better educated population able to use ICTs productively•Better education for all through improved education system using ICTs•Enhanced ICT skills by citizenry•Improved employability of ICT workforce•Enhanced ICT entrepreneurship skills•Increased appreciation and use of ICT of special sectorsAction Plan→Professional Development Program for teachers, educators and trainers→Skills Development Program for ICT & ICT enabled Industries→Skills Development Program for mSMITEs→Content development for special sectors→National Policy Framework for ICT4E

Before and by 2016Globally recognized ICT Industry and innovative businesses •Philippines as a leading ICT and BPO destination•More business for the IT/BPO industry and ICT sector•Higher number of ICT related job•Increased use of ICT among MSMEs

Action Plan→ICT for Business Portal for micro & small businesses→Strategic marketing & brand management→Continued devt. of next wave cities→ICT R&D→ICT for business workshops & technology Bootcamps→Strengthen regional multi-stakeholder ICT Councils

MOVING FORWARD• Institutionalize the PDS through an

executive issuance & prioritize enabling legislations

• Mobilize the private sector to enable PDS• Raise public awareness of ICT through

Civil Society and new social media • Confirm existing funding commitments

from international bodies and development agencies

Commission onInformation and CommunicationsTechnology

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