NMindanao RRDIC draws up policies
THE subcommittees of the Northern Mindanao Regional Research, Development, and Innovation Committee (RRDIC) recently conducted their inaugural meeting that resulted in the policy recommendations on establishing innovation councils among LGUs and identification of various funding channels for innovation projects.
The meeting held on February 6 and 7 marked the first gathering since the committee’s reorganization and expansion in May 2023.
Discussed during the meeting were initiatives on digital and smart cities and the capability development programs for researchers, scientists and engineers (RSEs) from various agencies.
The subcommittee on Human Resource Development and Research, Development, and Innovation Management (HRRDIM) discussed the R&D human resource landscape in Northern Mindanao.
Chaired by engineer Romela Ratilla, regional director of the Department of Science and Technology (DTI) 10, the subcommittee also discussed the R&D initiatives of leading HEIs and government programs to support R&D human resources. The HRRDIM is composed of 26 member institutions.
The Entrepreneurship and Local Innovation Program Development Management subcommittee chaired by Dr. Ruel Paclipan, OIC-regional director of DTI 10, convened at Mallberry Suites Hotel.
The panel, composed of 42 member institutions, strategized to achieve the Regional Development Plan targets. It presented the entrepreneurship and innovation landscape of Northern Mindanao, and highlighted the innovation pillar in the Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index.
Meanwhile, the Resource Mobilization Management (RMM) subcommittee chaired by Dr. Jesus Jardin, president of the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce, met virtually on February 7 to discuss potential funding sources for RDI initiatives, legislative support for the Science for Change Program (S4CP) Bill, and the LGU-Cagayan de Oro’s startup ordinance. RMM is composed of 26 member institutions.
The Knowledge and Research and Development Infrastructure Management (KRIM) subcommittee chaired by Sittie Rahma Alawi, regional director of the Department of Information and Communications Technology 10, also met virtually
to discuss establishing a regional roadmap for smart and digital cities.
Gathering the innovation subcommittees is crucial in realizing RRDIC 10’s vision of fostering an innovation-driven, inclusive economy in Northern Mindanao.