Sociocultural and Education Pillar

Performers during the first Budayaw Festival in General Santos City, Mindanao

Strengthening sociocultural relations is necessary for the long-term sustainability of BIMP-EAGA. Human resources development ensures the subregion will have a highly skilled and competent workforce to support development initiatives.

The Sociocultural and Education sector is committed to its goal of empowered, inclusive, resilient, and future-ready human capital and communities in BIMP-EAGA, driven by cultural heritage advancement, holistic youth and sports development, strong partnerships, and innovation-driven skills.

Strategic Priorities

1. Transform human resource development and TVET systems to deliver green and blue economy skills for a future-ready, mobile, and resilient workforce.

2. Advance sociocultural development and community building.

3. Expand and diversify cultural and creative industries.

4. Strengthen partnerships, networks, and people-to-people connectivity.