Digitalization is a key component of the Vision 2035 roadmap, which seeks to transform BIMP-EAGA into “a socially inclusive, open, aligned, and resilient” subregion that is prosperous and sustainable.
The country's digital masterplan aims is to build a comprehensive national strategy to safeguard data, empower its people, and strengthen the digital economy.
BIMP-EAGA envisions a single ICT-enabled community with world-class connectivity and infrastructure, skilled professionals, and an environment that encourages technological innovations. Developing the information and communication technology (ICT) sector can help reduce poverty, raise productivity, and spur economic growth,
Mid-career officials from BIMP-EAGA, IMT-GT, and GMS gathered in Busan in the Republic of Korea recently to share knowledge and collaborate on smart tourism ecosystems.
The cooperation program strives to enhance MSME competitiveness, specialization, and innovation through capacity building, market access, and digital tools.