MANILA, Philippines — The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), as the National Productivity Organization (NPO) of the Philippines, hosted the Asian Productivity Organization's (APO) 67th Workshop Meeting of Heads of National Productivity Organizations (WSM) from 20 to 22 October 2026 in Manila, bringing together NPO Heads and delegates from APO member economies to strengthen regional cooperation and advance productivity initiatives.
Group photo of delegates on stage with backdrop reading 67th Workshop Meeting of Heads of NPOs, Manila, Philippines, with APO, WSM and DAP logos.
Meeting overview
The three-day meeting provided a platform for member economies to review progress in implementing the APO Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) Plan, exchange experiences and lessons learned, and discuss key programs and initiatives under APO Vision 2030. Discussions focused on translating strategic priorities into concrete activities, strengthening member ownership, and improving the delivery of measurable results.
As host NPO, DAP supported the gathering of regional productivity leaders as they shared updates on their respective SPP Plan activities, including implementation approaches, challenges, and opportunities for closer collaboration. The meeting also reviewed activities undertaken in 2026 and planned initiatives for 2027.