DOST’s economic development programs aim to increase local capacity for economic development planning, access to credit and markets, strengthening social services and infrastructure and management of natural resources. We strengthen the capacity of business associations to effectively advocate for government policies that enable a public, private and civic partnership to flourish. Our experts leverage cultural competency to integrate communities into viable economies while respecting history and traditions and leveraging the expertise of local people.
Through workshops, trainings, curriculum development as well as Subject Matter Experts, DOST supports economic development through economic corridors master planning and assessment, investment funding and supply chain management.