APO Grantees Forum Philippines

07/08/2026

In this P-Insights report, Dr. Marie Lisa M. Dacanay discusses the phenomenon of social entrepreneurship and how it has contributed to inclusive development and improvement in Asia. https://zurl.co/aI6NC

05/08/2026

LOOK: From 5 to 7 August, the Liaison Officers Meeting is convening in Tokyo to discuss the Strategic Partnership Program and other key organizational priorities, supporting closer collaboration and the effective implementation of APO initiatives.

05/08/2026

30/07/2026

⏰REMINDER:
𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗨𝗠 𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗜 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦: 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬, 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

📅 Thursday, 30 July 2026
⏰ 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm Philippine Time
2:30 pm Registration time
🔗 Online participation:
https://forms.gle/g3kSHsQfrxQhawD37

How can countries move from responsible AI principles to practical AI readiness?

On Thursday, 30 July 2026, the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) and the Economic Security Intelligence Lab (ESIL) at RCAST, The University of Tokyo, will co-host the Second Genuine AI Action (GAIA) Public Symposium:

Building AI Readiness: Safety, Talent, and International Cooperation

The symposium will bring together leading perspectives from Canada, the Republic of Korea, and Japan to examine AI safety, talent development, institutional capacity, and international cooperation.

Opening remarks will be delivered by Yukio Teramura, Assistant Vice-Minister for International Affairs and Head of the Hiroshima AI Process Secretariat, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan.

Panelists:
Jonathan Barry, Director of Policy in the Office of Professor Yoshua Bengio at Mila
Dr. Jiyun Kim, Director of the AI Talent Development Team, Presidential Council on National AI Strategy, Republic of Korea
Dr. Huy H. Nguyen, Chief Research Scientist at SB Intuitions and Visiting Associate Professor at the National Institute of Informatics

Moderator:
Akira Igata, Project Lecturer, RCAST, The University of Tokyo

📅 Thursday, 30 July 2026
⏰ 15:00–16:30 JST; registration opens at 14:30
🌐 Language: English
📍 ENEOS Hall, Building 3-S, Komaba II Campus, RCAST, The University of Tokyo

Advance registration is required:

🔗 In-person participation:
https://forms.gle/uYY9iYBYHtDxa8NVA
🔗 Online participation:
https://forms.gle/g3kSHsQfrxQhawD37

In-person attendance is limited to applicants who receive a confirmation email. Confirmed attendees must bring a valid photo ID for identity verification at reception.

We look forward to welcoming you—either in Tokyo or online.

29/07/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: On Thursday, 30 July 2026, the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) and the Economic Security Intelligence Lab (ESIL) at RCAST, The University of Tokyo, will co-host the Second Genuine AI Action (GAIA)

Public Symposium:
Building AI Readiness: Safety, Talent, and International Cooperation
The symposium will bring together leading perspectives from Canada, the Republic of Korea, and Japan to examine AI safety, talent development, institutional capacity, and international cooperation.
Opening remarks will be delivered by Yukio Teramura, Assistant Vice-Minister for International Affairs and Head of the Hiroshima AI Process Secretariat, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan.

Panelists:
Jonathan Barry, Director of Policy in the Office of Professor Yoshua Bengio at Mila
Dr. Jiyun Kim, Director of the AI Talent Development Team, Presidential Council on National AI Strategy, Republic of Korea
Dr. Huy H. Nguyen, Chief Research Scientist at SB Intuitions and Visiting Associate Professor at the National Institute of Informatics
Moderator:
Akira Igata, Project Lecturer, RCAST, The University of Tokyo

📅 Thursday, 30 July 2026
⏰ 15:00–16:30 JST; registration opens at 14:30
🌐 Language: English
📍 ENEOS Hall, Building 3-S, Komaba II Campus, RCAST, The University of Tokyo

Advance registration is required:
🔗 In-person participation:
https://forms.gle/uYY9iYBYHtDxa8NVA
🔗 Online participation:
https://forms.gle/g3kSHsQfrxQhawD37

In-person attendance is limited to applicants who receive a confirmation email. Confirmed attendees must bring a valid photo ID for identity verification at reception.

We look forward to welcoming you—either in Tokyo or online.

How can countries move from responsible AI principles to practical AI readiness?

On Thursday, 30 July 2026, the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) and the Economic Security Intelligence Lab (ESIL) at RCAST, The University of Tokyo, will co-host the Second Genuine AI Action (GAIA) Public Symposium:

Building AI Readiness: Safety, Talent, and International Cooperation

The symposium will bring together leading perspectives from Canada, the Republic of Korea, and Japan to examine AI safety, talent development, institutional capacity, and international cooperation.

Opening remarks will be delivered by Yukio Teramura, Assistant Vice-Minister for International Affairs and Head of the Hiroshima AI Process Secretariat, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan.

Panelists:
Jonathan Barry, Director of Policy in the Office of Professor Yoshua Bengio at Mila
Dr. Jiyun Kim, Director of the AI Talent Development Team, Presidential Council on National AI Strategy, Republic of Korea
Dr. Huy H. Nguyen, Chief Research Scientist at SB Intuitions and Visiting Associate Professor at the National Institute of Informatics

Moderator:
Akira Igata, Project Lecturer, RCAST, The University of Tokyo

📅 Thursday, 30 July 2026
⏰ 15:00–16:30 JST; registration opens at 14:30
🌐 Language: English
📍 ENEOS Hall, Building 3-S, Komaba II Campus, RCAST, The University of Tokyo

Advance registration is required:

🔗 In-person participation:
https://forms.gle/uYY9iYBYHtDxa8NVA
🔗 Online participation:
https://forms.gle/g3kSHsQfrxQhawD37

In-person attendance is limited to applicants who receive a confirmation email. Confirmed attendees must bring a valid photo ID for identity verification at reception.

We look forward to welcoming you—either in Tokyo or online.

27/07/2026

Grantee in Action: Training Course on Green Productivity, 9 to 20 June 2025, Hanoi, Vietnam by Lara Jean Salaysay

Following my participation in the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Training Course on Green Productivity held in Hanoi, Vietnam, I have begun applying and disseminating the knowledge gained through several initiatives related to sustainability education, green workforce development, and capacity building. Integration of Green Productivity into the Green Economy Ready Toolkit One of the immediate outcomes of the training was the integration of Green Productivity concepts into the Green Economy Ready Toolkit, a career guidance resource designed to help educators introduce green jobs and sustainable careers to secondary school students....

Following my participation in the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Training Course on Green Productivity held in Hanoi, Vietnam, I have begun applying and disseminating the knowledge gained th…

27/07/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: Enrollment is now open for the 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗚𝗔𝗗)!

Deepen your understanding of gender equality, inclusive governance, and gender-responsive development through meaningful discussions and practical learning that foster more inclusive institutions and communities.

To register, scan the QR code on the poster or visit this link: https://bit.ly/ccgad-enlistmentform



📸: DAP - Graduate School of Public Management

𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧!

Join the Certificate Course on Gender and Development (GAD) and deepen your understanding of gender equality, inclusive governance, and gender-responsive development.

Learn and engage in meaningful discussions, and gain practical insights that can help create more inclusive institutions and communities.

See the poster for complete details and registration information.

To register, scan the QR code below or click the link below: https://bit.ly/ccgad-enlistmentform

27/07/2026

"We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated." — Maya Angelou

24/07/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: Practitioners from 12 APO member economies explored Green Productivity, resource efficiency, and sustainable hospitality in Bangkok through expert-led sessions, site visits, and collaborative group work, developing practical solutions for a more sustainable sector.

Among the participants are two (2) delegates from the Philippines.

📸: APO and FTPI, Thailand