Development Academy of the Philippines

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) is a government-owned and controlled corporation established on 23 June 1973 by Presidential Decree No. 205. It is attached to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and provides training, policy research and consultancy services for government and private-sector managers. The academy supports socio-economic development and good governance in the Philippines through its programs and initiatives.^[1]

Development Academy of the Philippines

Akademya sa Pagpapaunlad ng Pilipinas
Motto	"Excellence, Integrity, Service"
Type	GOCC Graduate school
Established	June 23, 1973 (52 years and 10 days)
Academic affiliations	Government of the Philippines Asian Productivity Organization (APO)
Budget	Government funding
President	Majah-Leah V. Ravago, PhD
Location	Pasig , Metro Manila , Philippines 14.578578°N 121.057866°E / 14.578578; 121.057866
Campus	Urban and suburban
Colors	Blue and gold
Website	www.dap.edu.ph

History

Establishment

DAP was founded under Presidential Decree No. 205, issued by President Ferdinand Marcos, to create a coordinated, ongoing program for capacity-building in the public and private sectors. Its mission addresses the human resource needs that are critical for economic and social development.^[2]

Recent developments

In October 2023, President Bong-bong Marcos issued Executive Order No. 45, transferring DAP from the Office of the President to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). This administrative shift aimed to improve the alignment and execution of economic and development policies.^[3][4][5]

In February 2024, Majah-Leah V. Ravago was appointed as DAP's president. Ravago, an economist with prior experience as an associate professor at the Ateneo Center for Economic Research and Development, brings expertise in economics and policy research to the institution.^[6]

During 2024, DAP expanded its initiatives in capacity building and governance, including hosting the Government Quality Management Program (GQMP) Conference 2024, aiming to strengthen partnerships with the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), enhancing monitoring and evaluation practices for government agencies, conducting international workshops on improving public sector service quality. These efforts underscore DAP's role in supporting national development and promoting excellence in public administration.^[7]

Core functions

Education and training

• Graduate Programs in Public and Development Management
• Executive Education Programs
• Professional Development Courses
• Leadership Development Programs^[8]

Research and technical assistance

• Policy Research and Analysis
• Productivity and Quality Improvement
• Governance and Institutional Development
• Sustainable Development Studies

Consultancy services

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

Facilities

DAP Building - Main Campus

Located along San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, the main campus features:

• Administrative offices
• Training facilities
• Research centers
• Conference rooms

DAP Conference Center - Tagaytay

A facility in Tagaytay City offering:

• Conference halls
• Training rooms
• Accommodation facilities
• Recreational areas^[9]

International partnerships

DAP maintains active partnerships with various international organizations:

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

External links

• Official website