Development Academy of the Philippines

Public graduate school and government think tank in Pasig, Philippines

Development Academy of the Philippines

Akademya sa Pagpapaunlad ng Pilipinas

Motto| "Excellence, Integrity, Service"
Type| Government-owned and controlled corporation
National Government Think Tank
Public Graduate School
Established| June 23, 1973
Budget| Government funding
President| Majah-Leah V. Ravago, PhD (President and CEO)
Location|

Pasig

Metro Manila

Philippines

Campus| Multiple campuses
* Pasig City (Main)
* Tagaytay City (Conference Center)
Colors| Blue and Gold
Affiliations| Government of the Philippines
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
Asian Productivity Organization (APO)
Website| www.dap.edu.ph

Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) is a government institution in the Philippines that aims to provide training, education, research, and consultancy services to support the country's socio-economic development. Established on June 6, 1973, DAP plays a critical role in developing the capacity and enhancing the performance of both the public and private sectors through various programs and initiatives. government-owned and controlled corporation in the Philippines, established on June 23, 1973, through Presidential Decree No. 205. It serves as the country's premier government think tank and national productivity organization, focusing on capacity building, research, and technical assistance to support national development and good governance. [1] [2]

## History

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### Establishment and Early Years

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The Development Academy of the Philippines was established through Presidential Decree No. 205, issued by then-President Ferdinand Marcos on June 23, 1973. The institution was created to address the need for a continuing and coordinated program for developing public and private sector personnel involved in the country's economic and social development. [3]

### Recent Developments

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In October 2023, through Executive Order No. 45, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. transferred DAP from the Office of the President to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). This strategic move aimed to strengthen the coordination and implementation of national economic and development policies. [4][5]

In 2024, DAP expanded its role in government capacity building through several key initiatives:

Hosted the Government Quality Management Program (GQMP) Conference 2024 Strengthened partnerships with the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Enhanced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) practices in government agencies Conducted international workshops on public sector service quality improvement [6]

## Core Functions

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### Education and Training

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Graduate Programs in Public and Development Management Executive Education Programs Professional Development Courses Leadership Development Programs [7]

### Research and Technical Assistance

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Policy Research and Analysis Productivity and Quality Improvement Governance and Institutional Development Sustainable Development Studies [8]

### Consultancy Services

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Strategic Planning and Management Organizational Development Process Improvement Quality Management Systems Implementation

## Facilities

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### DAP Building - Main Campus

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Located in San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, the main campus houses:

Administrative Offices Training Facilities Research Centers Conference Rooms

### DAP Conference Center - Tagaytay

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A purpose-built facility in Tagaytay City featuring:

Conference Halls Training Rooms Accommodation Facilities Recreational Areas [9]

## International Partnerships

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DAP maintains active partnerships with various international organizations:

Asian Productivity Organization (APO) European Union (EU) Other ASEAN training institutions

## External links

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* [Official Website](http://www.dap.edu.ph)

## References

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1. ^ https://www.dap.edu.ph/history/. `{{cite web}}`: Missing or empty `|title=` (help)
2. ^ "GOCC Profile - Integrated Corporate Reporting System".
3. ^ https://www.dap.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/PD-205-Creation-of-DAP.pdf/. `{{cite web}}`: Missing or empty `|title=` (help)
4. ^ https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/malacanang-issues-executive-order-no-45-transferring-dap-to-neda/. `{{cite web}}`: Missing or empty `|title=` (help); Text "Malacañang issues Executive Order No. 45 transferring DAP to NEDA" ignored (help); Text "October 26, 2023" ignored (help)
5. ^ "DAP transferred from Office of the President to NEDA". October 26, 2023.
6. ^ https://www.dap.edu.ph/2024/12/16/dap-showcases-contributions-at-neda-forum. `{{cite web}}`: Missing or empty `|title=` (help)
7. ^ "Training | Development Academy of the Philippines". October 28, 2015.
8. ^ https://www.dap.edu.ph/programs/research/. `{{cite web}}`: Missing or empty `|title=` (help)
9. ^ https://www.dap.edu.ph/about-us/campuses/. `{{cite web}}`: Missing or empty `|title=` (help)