00000cam a22000003i 4500 UP-1685594773862054398 Buklod 20250515163042.0 g||| | || || ta 250515s2023 ph a b 000 0 eng (iLib)UPBAG-00023398107 BC-75215, BG-15866 Gift- Philippine Institute for Development Studies BAG rda eng HT 169 P6 R36 2023 Ramos, Tatum P. author. Are Philippine cities ready to become smart cities? Tatum P. Ramos [and three others]. Quezon City Philippine Institute for Development Studies [2023] xiii, 145 pages illustrations 23 cm text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Research paper series no. 2023-02 Includes bibliographical references (pages 87-108) Smart city development is recognized as a potential solution to urbanization issues. This study examines Philippine cities’ readiness for smart city development by answering three policy questions: (1) What drives Philippine local government units toward implementing smart city initiatives; (2) What is the extent of smart city development among Philippine cities; and (3) How can the Philippine government facilitate the development of smart cities? A desk review of smart city initiatives in some Philippine cities was carried out, and interviews were conducted with local government units, national government agencies, businesses, and development organizations. It finds that the Philippines has started to tread the path toward building smart cities, and some cities already exhibit readiness. However, additional pathways to smart city development must be paved. There is a need to address funding, data management, and sustainability challenges. Addressing the challenges not only requires actions at the local level but also demands additional support from the national government in developing policies and standards to improve data flow, promoting technology- and innovation-powered cities, and ensuring transparency and accountability in the implementation of smart city initiatives. --Back cover. City planning Philippines. Smart Cities Philippines. Lorenzo, Pauline Joy M. author. Ancheta, Jenica A. author. Ballesteros, Marife M. author. FI UPBAG UPBAG-MAIN HT 169 P6 R36 2023 Book