This study was anchored on the Republic Act No. 10844, the Department of Information and Communications Technology Act of 2015, assessing the effectiveness of the Aklan Information and Communications Technology Council in the new normal. The respondents of the study were members of the Aklan Information and Communications Technology Council from the different sectors such as academe, provincial government of Aklan employees, national government agencies, private business owners and stakeholders. The descriptive research design was employed using a researcher-formulated questionnaire-checklist. The study found that the Aklan Information and Communications Technology Council, characterized by a young, educated workforce, demonstrates positive consensus on program effectiveness and initiatives but faces challenges such as power issues and organizational shortcomings, as indicated by demographic analysis, project evaluation, and statistical correlation. This study was conducted from August 2023 to December 2023, and was limited only to the items in the instrument, giving emphasis on demographic profile of respondents in the effectiveness of Aklan ICT Council in the new normal, extent of the effectiveness of Aklan Information and Communications Technology Council in the new normal and problems encountered by Aklan Information and Communications Technology Council in the new normal. The study results recommend that the council should refine its strategies, focusing on resolving specific problems such as power rate concerns and organizational structure issues. Sustaining efforts such as the Visayas ICT Cluster Organization Conference and support for entrepreneurship will further strengthen the council's impact in addressing the challenges in the ICT sector.
information and communications technology, new normal, ICT Council, programs, projects, and activities
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Christine C. Prado. Corresponding author. Master in Public Administration, Contract of Service–Administrative Personnel, Provincial Governors Office – Aklan Tourism and Trade Investments Promotions Center. Email: castillochristinelabarosa@gmail.com
Antonia S. Escalona. Doctor of Education, Faculty-Graduate School, Northwestern Visayan Colleges.
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Prado, C.C. & Escalona, A.S. (2024). Effectiveness of Aklan Information and Communications Technology Council in the new normal. Industry and Academic Research Review, 5(1), 174-181. https://doi.org/10.53378/iarr.924.127
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