THE UNIVERSITY of the Philippines-Visayas will help the Department of the Interior and Local Government office in Region 6 upgrade its Management Information System.

The university and DILG will sign a Memorandum of Agreement for the project on April 23, 2021.

Under the agreement, the DILG  will establish and prescribe plans, policies, programs and projects to strengthen the administrative, technical, and fiscal capabilities of local government units.

“The LGUs will use the MIS for their comprehensive multi-sectoral development plan and public investment program. This data will include population and social services, economy, bio-physical base, existing infrastructure support, and the institutional services of the LGU. DILG will also provide funds for the upgrade of the MIS,” UPV said.

The university will design the action plan for the expansion and upgrading of the system, maintain web hosting and provide technical support during the six-month project.

“As a public service university, the MOA fulfills UPV’s mandate to provide various forms of public service and assistance to the community, including technical assistance to the government, private sector, civil society, while maintaining its standard of excellence as provided for in RA 9500 (the UP Charter),” it said.