Section 11Sec./Art. 11

Inclusive Innovation. The NIC shall develop strategies to promote the-creation of new ideas that will be developed into new and quality products, processes, and services aimed at improving the welfare of low-income and marginalized groups, as well as create livelihood opportunities for these sectors.

The NIC shall likewise integrate policies to promote womens participation and skills development in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, including information and communications technologies.

Further, the NIC shall develop strategies for promoting social innovation as a tool for delivering new services that will improve the qualit}^ of life of individuals and communities, as well as enable the participation of communities in meeting their needs. Such strategies shall be incorporated in the NIASD.