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The Development Academy of the Philippines as the focal organization of the Asian Productivity Organization's
(APO) Center of Excellence on Public-sector Productivity (COE-PSP) conducts productivity measurement case studies for national
government agencies, government-owned and controlled corporations, and state universities and colleges for FREE. The research team will use published data from the agency's
transparency seal to generate productivity scores from 2018 to 2025, subject to data availability. Details are in the program briefer below.
Interested agencies can submit an expression of interest through filling up the nomination form until 30 July 2026. Shortlisted
agencies will receive a letter of invitation for an inception meeting. For further information, please contact COE-PSP research team at cfg-coepsp-gse3@dap.edu.ph or via landline at 8631-0921 to 30 local 152.
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Productivity Measurement in the Philippine Public Sector
Improving Public Sector Productivity is a central tenet of the PDP 2023-2028, emphasizing good governance and bureaucratic efficiency.
This project moves beyond traditional measures toward how government resources translate into outputs, outcomes, and social value.
Atkinson's review (2005) - Foundational UK framework for measuring public service output and productivity
Dunleavy and Carrera (2013, 2017) - Extended Atkinson into a comparative international methodology for multi-agency application.
Covers the project's goals, the productivity measurement framework, data requirements, the application process, and what selected agencies can expect in terms of technical assistance and support.
Agency Nomination Form.
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