Office Mandate

The APO/DAP Secretariat serves as the focal point for all APO-related projects and activities in support of the DAP’s mandate as the NPO. It liaises with the APO Secretariat (Tokyo), NPOs of other APO member countries, as well as other international organizations jointly undertaking projects with APO, including APO grantees.

Functions

1. Coordinates the implementation of APO project commitments/hostings;

2. Manages the processing of nominations to APO capability-building projects;

3. Provides administrative and technical support to center/units of the Academy in the implementation of APO projects in the Philippines;

4. Facilitates application for deputation of technical experts and study mission for in-country projects (TES, I-OSM, DMP, SNP, BCBN, etc.);

5. Networks/builds institutional partnerships with concerned local organizations including APO grantees (alumni) and other international organizations on productivity;

6. Provides administrative support to the NPO Directorate (APO Director, APO Alternate Director, NPO Head, APO Liaison Officer);

Key Result Areas

1. Implementation of APO project commitments/hostings;

2. Human Capital Development on Productivity;

3. Technology adaptation/best practice exchange on Productivity and Innovation;

4. Partnership building with local stakeholders including APO alumni and other international organizations on productivity;