PSAC launches digital literacy program
THE Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Digital Infrastructure group recently took giant strides in fulfilling its mandate of bridging the digital divide through the promotion of digital literacy and the building of a sustainable digital ecosystem through the launch of the GoDigital Pilipinas (GDP) movement on January 30, 2023.
At the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) public forum“From Plan to Action: Philippine Development Plan 20232028”held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), the movement’s launch concretized PSAC’s vision of empowering Filipino citizens through technology for a connected and inclusive society.
The PSAC is composed of business leaders and experts across six main sectoral groups — agriculture, digital infrastructure, jobs, healthcare, build-build-build, and tourism.
As a more specialized part of the council, the PSAC Digital Infrastructure group was formed to provide the government with practical recommendations that promote wider Internet access and advance digitization initiatives.
“PSAC Digital Infrastructure is ready to support the nation’s development blueprint and digitalization agenda through the GoDigital Pilipinas movement. Working together, the public and private sector will ensure that every Filipino has the tools and the skills to thrive in our revitalized society,”said PSAC Digital Infrastructure Sector Lead Henry Aguda, chief technology operations and chief transformation officer of UnionBank.
The movement complements the public sector’s digital initiatives through the five-PACES plan: (1) the creation of Policies and programs that promote the development of digital infrastructure and services; (2) the expansion of Access to digital technologies and digital literacy training to all citizens; (3) the development of digital skills and Capabilities; (4) the promotion of digital Entrepreneurship and innovation; and (5) the Security of digital rights and privacy.