Duterte pushes for greater public-private partnershipSpeaking during the 2021 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council dialogue with economic leaders, Duterte said the areas of collaboration are improving digitalization and literacy in rural communities, establishing a national social protection floor and facilitating developing economies’ transition to a low-carbon economy. MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte yesterday pushed for greater public-private collaboration as the world faces challenges brought about by the pandemic and climate change. Duterte also stressed the need to “establish the necessary infrastructure for accessible, stable and affordable energy supply in remote communities” to facilitate digital inclusion. He said a social protection floor would address the gaps in social protection programs that were exposed during the pandemic and guarantee a minimum set of social security benefits for all. Duterte cited the need for developed countries to provide “sustainable, scaled-up and predictable support” that would enable developing economies to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Source: Philippine Star November 12, 2021 03:42 UTC