THE DE LA SALLE University has forged a partnership with the city government of Manila to co-produce technologies and implement innovative programs to make the Philippine capital a sustainable urban center.

Dubbed as “Manila-DLSU SDG Project,” the initiative seeks to equip the city with the appropriate tools and technologies to foster sustainable and inclusive development and address citywide social problems.

Under the project, DLSU and the local government will develop research programs, technologies, and tools aligned with the goals of the city and the UN Sustainable Development Goals to address specific development issues.

“The DLSU and the city government will develop evidence-based, practical, and appropriate solutions to local development problems, establish a network of organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions through the parties/members; and mobilize resources to sustain the partnership,” the university said.

The parties also agreed to co-produce and co-implement programs, projects, and outputs that will localize SDGs in the city.

The DLSU is a member of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network which operates under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General.

The network mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the SDGs.

The signing of the memorandum of understanding was held on November 18 at the Manila City Hall.

The university was represented by Vice President for Lasallian Mission Fritzie De Vera and SDG Lab Project Director Dr. Francisco Magno with DLSU President Br. Raymundo Suplido FSC and DLSU Chancellor Br. Bernard Oca FSC virtually present. Manila Mayor Francisco Domagoso signed for the city government.