The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. XIII and Community Relations, Education and Development Officers Organization-Caraga, Inc., organized the Training of Trainers on Problem Tree Analysis and Design Thinking Concepts for Community Relations Officers and Supported People’s Organizations on October 22, 2024 at the Provincial Research, Innovation, and Science Museum (PRISM) in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte.
Focused on Technology Needs Assessment and Problem Analysis using the Problem and Objective Tree Analysis Tool, the training aimed to systematically identify community gaps and prioritize them to achieve the Social Development and Management Program goals as well as introduce DOST technologies for adoption through a technology matching activity.