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Powers and Duties of the Bureau of Innovation and Technology
1. Policy Formulation and Curriculum Review
- Policy Development: Generates policies to foster a culture of science and technology usage and monitors their effective implementation.
- Curriculum Alignment: Ensures that the regional curriculum and training systems are aligned with the requirements of innovation and technological development.
2. Digital Infrastructure and E-Government Modernization
- Infrastructure Expansion: Establishes and manages the regional information network, video conferencing systems, call centers, and community radio stations.
- Service Digitalization: Spearheads the digitalization of government services for efficiency and oversees the management of government domain names and secure data exchange.
3. Support for Innovation, Startups, and Technology Transfer
- Technology Hubs: Establishes ICT parks, research laboratories, and technology demonstration centers.
- Startup Ecosystem: Facilitates the establishment of a “Startup Fund” to support new ventures and helps transform creative ideas into economic value.
- Indigenous Technology: Provides technical and professional support to improve, scale, and market indigenous (local) technologies.
4. Standards, Regulation, and Security
- Quality Standards: Determines the quality standards for software development and technological equipment procurement and monitors their usage.
- Security and Safety: Ensures the security of data and information networks and regulates radiation-emitting devices in health facilities to ensure public safety.
5. Capacity Building and Professional Support
- Certification: Provides professional competency certification and licenses for individuals and institutions in the sector.
- Regional Support: Offers technical assistance to Zones and Regiopolis cities and manages incentive and award systems for innovators and researchers.
6. Intellectual Property Protection and Database Management
- IP Rights: Supports researchers and innovators in securing Intellectual Property (IP) rights and legal recognition for their scientific and technological outputs.
- Data Management: Organizes a regional Innovation and Technology Database to ensure a coordinated and secure flow of information across government institutions.
Note: This summary clearly outlines the legal authority granted to the Bureau to lead, regulate, and support the technological transformation within the region.