EU-PH Digital Economy Package
The Philippines faces growing challenges from climate change, natural disasters, and rising demands for secure and reliable digital connectivity. As one of the most disaster‑prone countries globally, timely access to accurate data, resilient digital infrastructure, and strong institutional capacities are essential for effective preparedness, response, and sustainable development. At the same time, digital transformation presents a strategic opportunity to strengthen public services, environmental management, and economic resilience.
The EU-PH Digital Economy Package addresses these challenges through an EU-led approach that combines European expertise, Copernicus satellite data and targeted capacity development. By building on the Copernicus Programme in the Philippines, the initiative supports a secure and future‑oriented digital ecosystem that enables better public decision‑making, strengthens resilience and promotes inclusive development. Throughout the project, gender equality is mainstreamed by promoting inclusive participation, skills development and equal access to digital opportunities.
Project Duration: 2026 – 2030
Budget: € 22 M
Funder: The European Union, Expertise France and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
Implementing Partners: General Directorate of Public Finances (France), Expertise France and HAUS Finnish Institute of Public Management
Main National Partners: Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
Key objectives
Secure high‑speed digital connectivity
Improved access to and use of Copernicus data
Strengthened capacities in spatial data management, 5G policy and cybersecurity
Project activities
Strengthening digital connectivity at both international and national levels is at the core of this project. At international level, it supports secure, high‑speed bandwidth links between Europe and the Philippines through trusted cable and research networks. At national level, it establishes high‑capacity connections between key government and research institutions, enabling efficient data exchange and use of Copernicus services.
The project supports the functionality of the national Copernicus mirror site hosted by the Philippine Space Agency. Faster access, improved data storage and processing, and better data exchange mechanisms enable authorities to use satellite data more effectively for disaster risk management, climate monitoring and environmental protection.
The DEP invests in capacity building across sectors by training and certifying public‑sector professionals and users in spatial data management and satellite imagery analysis. Capacities are strengthened at national, regional and provincial levels, supporting practical uptake of Copernicus data in planning and emergency response.
