Through Decree 2212 of 2023, the organization and operation of the National Competitiveness and Innovation System (SNCI) was adjusted. The Technology Committee, through an action plan, facilitates the implementation and application of public policies on productivity, competitiveness, and innovation. The committee addresses topics of a transversal and non-specific sector-specific nature that impact competitiveness and innovation to drive, guide, and generate initiatives for decision-making.
Name in original language
Comite de Tecnologías en el marco del Sistema Nacional de Competitividad e Innovación
Initiative overview
he Technology Committee has the following functions:Identify strategic projects and initiatives that contribute to closing economic and social gaps through the development, use, adoption, and/or adaptation of technology.Identify bottlenecks in the execution of strategic projects and initiatives in the short and medium term, and propose solutions.Establish technical guidelines and conditions to materialize economic recovery initiatives and direct actions to relevant ministries and other SNCI committees.Identify key obstacles in implementing the Action Plans and Monitoring (PAS) of CONPES documents related to technology, innovation, and digital transformation, which are not addressed by other SNCI committees, and recommend solutions.Coordinate joint actions with other SNCI committees on topics related to technology, innovation, and digital transformation.Monitor strategies within the National Competitiveness and Innovation Agenda relevant to the Technology Committee, and present a biannual follow-up report.Propose strategic topics on technology, innovation, and digital transformation, along with supporting documents, reports, studies, or technical inputs, for inclusion in the committee's meeting agenda.Design and coordinate dissemination strategies to promote the committee's achievements and advancements, ensuring greater visibility among public and private sectors and society at large.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MinCiencias) | Ministry of Information and Communications Technologies (MinTIC) | National Planning Department (DNP)
