APO Grantees Forum Philippines

06/10/2026

𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞!

The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Productivity and Development Center, invites you to the 2nd Batch of the PQA Application Development Course (PADC) on 19-23 October 2026!

Learn how to interpret and apply the PQA Performance Excellence Framework to strengthen organizational transformation and prepare for PQA application!

Face-to-face in DAP Pasig.
PhP 27,500.00 per participant (fees are inclusive of course materials, course certificate, meals, & VAT)

Scan the QR code or click this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/2026padcb2

𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞!

The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Productivity and Development Center, invites you to the 2nd Batch of the PQA Application Development Course (PADC) on 19-23 October 2026! Learn how to interpret and apply the PQA Performance Excellence Framework to strengthen organizational transformation and prepare for PQA application!

Face-to-face in DAP Pasig.

PhP 27,500.00 per participant (fees are inclusive of course materials, course certificate, meals, & VAT)

Scan the QR code or click this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/2026padcb2

23/09/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗧:
Join the FREE #𝗔𝗣𝗢 𝗲-𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑!

This e-course aims to equip public-sector professionals with the knowledge and practical tools needed to effectively harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity, efficiency, and innovation in public services. By exploring real-world AI applications, participants will be prepared to lead organizational change, address contemporary challenges, and improve the responsiveness, effectiveness, and quality of public-sector outcomes.

Course modules:
1) Introduction to AI in the public sector;
2) Exploring data analysis, machine learning, natural language processing, and chatbots;
3) Planning, implementing, and evaluating AI-based projects in public organizations;
4) Case studies and best practices in public AI-based projects; and
5) Future perspectives on AI in the public sector.

Know more about the course at this link: https://zurl.co/rHMuC or visit www.apo-elearning.org



📸: Asian Productivity Organization (APO)

21/09/2026

“Remember that work and life coexist. Wellness at work follows you home and vice versa.” — Melissa Steginus

16/09/2026

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𝗔𝗣𝗢 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦' 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘-𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗘𝗦

This report examines the need and readiness of eight APO member economies to adopt climate-smart agriculture (CSA) technologies amid escalating climate challenges. It provides insights to guide future initiatives, strengthen knowledge exchange and capacity building, and foster resilient and sustainable agriculture across the region.

📥 To read or download the full publication, scan the QR code in the image or click here: https://zurl.co/oaoIs

🔍 Learn more about at: https://www.apo-tokyo.org/publications



Source: Asian Productivity Organization

15/09/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: At the APO Genuine AI Action (GAIA) Public Symposium, Jonathan Barry, Director of Policy to Professor Yoshua Bengio, shared his views on the opportunities and challenges surrounding the next era of AI.

Held in cooperation with the Economic Security Intelligence Lab at the University of Tokyo on 30 July 2026, the symposium brought together experts from Canada, Japan, and the Republic of Korea to discuss AI readiness, safety, talent, responsible adoption, and international cooperation.

Watch the full discussion here: https://youtu.be/h6a-Rj08uVM?si=lChQrZKoKFlmLTpa



📸: Asian Productivity Organization (APO)

14/09/2026

"It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up." – Vince Lombardi

09/09/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) and Cambodia’s NPCC are strengthening public sector productivity through a five-day workshop on performance management, digital transformation, AI, and continuous improvement, from 7 to 11 September, where participants are developing plans for better public services.

📸: APO

07/09/2026

📢 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹!

Discover the APO’s Certified Productivity Specialist (CPS) and Certified Green Productivity Specialist (CGPS) certification schemes and learn how they can help strengthen your professional competencies in productivity and Green Productivity. 🌱

Check out the APO social cards below for more information! 👇



📸: Asian Productivity Organization

07/09/2026

01/09/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: Thailand has launched the National AI Roadmap for the Sustainable Productivity of Industries in Thailand, developed with support from the APO to put productivity at the center of AI transformation.

The roadmap focuses on turning AI adoption into tangible results for businesses and workers, including higher output, improved resource efficiency, stronger workforce capabilities, and sustainable industrial upgrading.

Read more: https://zurl.co/40d6u

Thailand has launched the National AI Roadmap for the Sustainable Productivity of Industries in Thailand, developed with support from the APO to put productivity at the center of AI transformation.

The roadmap focuses on turning AI adoption into tangible results for businesses and workers, including higher output, improved resource efficiency, stronger workforce capabilities, and sustainable industrial upgrading.

Read more: https://zurl.co/40d6u