TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte, July 09 – A top official of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has emphasized on the importance of product diversificationin order to sustain economic development.
DTI Undersecretary for Regional Operations Group (ROG) Merly M. Cruz said that Davao del Norte province must not only focus on the export commodity in terms of development although the province is known for its banana industry.
“It’s not only banana that you should carefully develop. Hindi lang podapat saging. Tingnan po natin kung ano pa ang ibang produkto na pwedenating palaguin. Dito po pumapasok ang agrikultura,” she said.
Cruz also noted the relevance of Industry Clustering Approach for thecontinued economic contribution of banana, one of the country’s top exportproducts.
“Kung ang Davao del Norte ay may saging, magkakaroon ng convergence withother banana-producing provinces or regions for a stronger bananaindustry,” she said explaining the Industry Clustering Approach.
She said that under this approach, collaboration of efforts among movers from the government and private sector is a major success component.
Cruz said a good leadership is important in achieving the goal of making anindustry more developed.
“Development is dependent on leadership. Leadership is important for thingsto happen,” stated Cruz who was keynote speaker during the opening of the 45th Kadagayaan Festival last June 29.
Meanwhile, Davao del Norte acting provincial administrator Norma B. Lumainsaid the 45th Kadgayaan Festival’s theme of “Convergence and Solidarity” isabout the collaboration of the public and private stakeholders towardsachieving development.
“This year’s theme talks of what it (Province of Davao del Norte) hasachieved yesterday and what we are today. It also shows the strong partnership between the government and the non-government organizations(NGOs),” she said. (DTI-11/JenMendoza)
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