DAP as APO Center of Excellence on Public Sector Productivity

DAP as APO Center of Excellence on Public Sector Productivity Leading the movement on advancing innovation & productivity in the public sector across Asia Pacific.

The Philippines has been designated as the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Center of Excellence on Public Sector Productivity (COE-PSP) with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) as the focal organization and implementing institution. The DAP also serves as the countryโ€™s National Productivity Organization (NPO) that supports the APO in promoting and implementing public sector prod

uctivity-related activities in the Asia-Pacific region. As the implementing institution and the countryโ€™s NPO, the DAP is tasked to facilitate learning and sharing of knowledge and best practices on PSP among APO members, conduct relevant research on new areas related to the PSP including identifying innovations and best practices, develop resources and materials to assist member countries with their programs, and build a database of experts who could assist APO member countries with their programs on PSP. Specifically, the COE-PSP has the following objectives:

- Promote the advancement of the public sector productivity movement in Asia and the Pacific region;
- Help address common and critical issues on public sector productivity performance besetting the APO member countries;
- Foster cutting-edge research, facilitate training and knowledge-sharing, and support outreach to APO member countries in raising productivity of the public sector organizations in the region; and
- Serve as a hub of a โ€˜web of collaboratorsโ€™ (physical or virtual) on innovation and productivity in the public sector.

The Department of Labor and Employment - MIMAROPA has taken up the challenge! Is your agency implementing money-saving i...
04/09/2026

The Department of Labor and Employment - MIMAROPA has taken up the challenge!

Is your agency implementing money-saving initiatives? Step forward and join the 2026 Productivity Challenge: Moneywise for a chance to earn certificates, plaques, and gift cards!

The challenge is open to National Government Agencies, Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations, State Universities and Colleges, and Local Government Units, including attached regional and local offices.

The Moneywise Challenge encourages government institutions to improve processes, optimize spending, and deliver greater value through measurable cost savings and efficiency gains.

Submission deadline: 18 September 2026

Learn more and sign up: https://productivitychallenge.dap.edu.ph/pc-money-wise/

The Department of Science and Technology - Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) has taken up the c...
03/09/2026

The Department of Science and Technology - Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) has taken up the challenge!

Is your agency implementing money-saving initiatives? Step forward and join the 2026 Productivity Challenge: Moneywise for a chance to earn certificates, plaques, and gift cards!

The challenge is open to National Government Agencies, Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations, State Universities and Colleges, and Local Government Units, including attached regional and local offices.

The Moneywise Challenge encourages government institutions to improve processes, optimize spending, and deliver greater value through measurable cost savings and efficiency gains.

Submission deadline: 18 September 2026

Learn more and sign up: https://productivitychallenge.dap.edu.ph/pc-money-wise/

๐Ÿ“ข The August issue of the Productivity Digest is here! Stay informed on the latest initiatives, innovations, and opportu...
01/09/2026

๐Ÿ“ข The August issue of the Productivity Digest is here!

Stay informed on the latest initiatives, innovations, and opportunities advancing productivity and good governance in the Philippine public sector.

In this issue, read about DAPโ€™s extension of the 2026 Moneywise Challenge submission deadline to September 18, the exchange of insights on AI and performance management between DAP and Thai public sector officials, and the launch of DBM COMPASS to strengthen transparency and accountability in government spending. You can also explore the DAP GovLab Productivity Calculator and discover many more stories, initiatives, and updates from across the public sector.

๐Ÿ“ฑ Scan the QR code or visit the Productivity Digest to learn more: https://bit.ly/AugustDigest2026

ONE DAY LEFT TO MAKE YOUR IDEA COUNT! โฐโ€‹Tomorrow, submissions for NextGenPH 2026 close!โ€‹This year's challenge asks:โ€‹"How...
30/08/2026

ONE DAY LEFT TO MAKE YOUR IDEA COUNT! โฐโ€‹

Tomorrow, submissions for NextGenPH 2026 close!โ€‹

This year's challenge asks:โ€‹

"How might the government deliver essential services and improve its effectiveness amidst the national energy emergency situation?"โ€‹

If you have an idea that can help government become more resilient, responsive, and innovative, now is the time to share it.โ€‹

๐Ÿ’ก Have an idea? Pitch it.โ€‹
๐Ÿš€ Have a solution? Submit it.โ€‹
๐Ÿ† Ready to innovate? Take your chance.โ€‹

Submit your entry today!โ€‹
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Launched in 2025, NextGenPH: Youth Innovators Reimagining Public Service is an annual open and participatory innovation contest of the DAP that expands participation in governance by inviting the youth sector to propose practical solutions to improve government services. In doing so, it supports DAPโ€™s continuing efforts to cultivate a more responsive, data-driven, and productivity-oriented public sector.โ€‹

Only 2 days left to turn your idea into a NextGenPH 2026 entry! โฐโ€‹Have you thought of a solution to this year's challeng...
29/08/2026

Only 2 days left to turn your idea into a NextGenPH 2026 entry! โฐโ€‹

Have you thought of a solution to this year's challenge?โ€‹

"How might the government deliver essential services and improve its effectiveness amidst the national energy emergency situation?"โ€‹

๐Ÿ’ก Think boldly.โ€‹
๐Ÿš€ Build your solution.โ€‹
๐Ÿ† Pitch your idea.โ€‹

Your idea could help shape how government responds to one of today's biggest challenges.โ€‹

Don't wait until it's too late. Submit your entry today!โ€‹
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Launched in 2025, NextGenPH: Youth Innovators Reimagining Public Service is an annual open and participatory innovation contest of the DAP that expands participation in governance by inviting the youth sector to propose practical solutions to improve government services. In doing so, it supports DAPโ€™s continuing efforts to cultivate a more responsive, data-driven, and productivity-oriented public sector.โ€‹

Department of Education โ€“ Schools Division of Masbate has taken up the challenge! Is your agency implementing money-savi...
28/08/2026

Department of Education โ€“ Schools Division of Masbate has taken up the challenge!

Is your agency implementing money-saving initiatives? Step forward and join the 2026 Productivity Challenge: Moneywise for a chance to earn certificates, plaques, and gift cards!

The challenge is open to National Government Agencies, Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations, State Universities and Colleges, and Local Government Units, including attached regional and local offices.

The Moneywise Challenge encourages government institutions to improve processes, optimize spending, and deliver greater value through measurable cost savings and efficiency gains.

Submission deadline: 18 September 2026

Learn more and sign up: https://productivitychallenge.dap.edu.ph/pc-money-wise/

3 days left to submit your ideas! โฐโ€‹โ€‹Do you have an innovative idea that can answer this year's NextGenPH Innovation Que...
28/08/2026

3 days left to submit your ideas! โฐโ€‹

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Do you have an innovative idea that can answer this year's NextGenPH Innovation Question?โ€‹

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"How might the government deliver essential services and improve its effectiveness amidst the national energy emergency situation?"โ€‹

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๐Ÿ’ก Share your ideas.โ€‹
๐Ÿš€ Showcase your creativity.โ€‹
๐Ÿ† Be part of the next generation of innovators.โ€‹

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Don't let your idea stay on paper. Turn it into a solution and make it happen!โ€‹

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For more information about this innovation contest, visit the official NextGenPH website: http://bit.ly/nextgenphโ€‹

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Launched in 2025, NextGenPH: Youth Innovators Reimagining Public Service is an annual open and participatory innovation contest of the DAP that expands participation in governance by inviting the youth sector to propose practical solutions to improve government services. In doing so, it supports DAPโ€™s continuing efforts to cultivate a more responsive, data-driven, and productivity-oriented public sector.โ€‹

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Pampanga State University has taken up the challenge! Is your agency implementing money-saving initiatives? Step forward...
27/08/2026

Pampanga State University has taken up the challenge!

Is your agency implementing money-saving initiatives? Step forward and join the 2026 Productivity Challenge: Moneywise for a chance to earn certificates, plaques, and gift cards!

The challenge is open to National Government Agencies, Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations, State Universities and Colleges, and Local Government Units, including attached regional and local offices.

The Moneywise Challenge encourages government institutions to improve processes, optimize spending, and deliver greater value through measurable cost savings and efficiency gains.

Submission deadline: 18 September 2026

Learn more and sign up: https://productivitychallenge.dap.edu.ph/pc-money-wise/

The Provincial Government of Davao del Norte โ€“ Provincial Engineerโ€™s Office has taken up the challenge! Is your agency i...
26/08/2026

The Provincial Government of Davao del Norte โ€“ Provincial Engineerโ€™s Office has taken up the challenge!

Is your agency implementing money-saving initiatives? Step forward and join the 2026 Productivity Challenge: Moneywise for a chance to earn certificates, plaques, and gift cards!

The challenge is open to National Government Agencies, Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations, State Universities and Colleges, and Local Government Units, including attached regional and local offices.

The Moneywise Challenge encourages government institutions to improve processes, optimize spending, and deliver greater value through measurable cost savings and efficiency gains.

Submission deadline: 18 September 2026

Learn more and sign up: https://productivitychallenge.dap.edu.ph/pc-money-wise/

โšก๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐˜† ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐˜† ...
26/08/2026

โšก๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐˜† ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐˜† ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป?โ€‹

From offline GovTech to solar-powered service hubs, smarter energy use, and sustainable relief logisticsโ€”there are countless ways to rethink how government can keep essential services running.โ€‹

๐Ÿ’ก These are just starting points. Whatโ€™s your NextGen idea?โ€‹

Submit your entry today and be part of the next generation of innovators!โ€‹

For more information about the contest, visit the official NextGenPH website: http://bit.ly/nextgenphโ€‹

-โ€‹

Launched in 2025, NextGenPH: Youth Innovators Reimagining Public Service is an annual open and participatory innovation contest of the DAP that expands participation in governance by inviting the youth sector to propose practical solutions to improve government services. In doing so, it supports DAPโ€™s continuing efforts to cultivate a more responsive, data-driven, and productivity-oriented public sector.โ€‹

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