The Alliance of Development Practitioners (ADP) serves as a global reference body dedicated to the qualification and accreditation of professionals working in the development sector, in response to a clear and unmet professional need.
The Alliance of Development Practitioners (ADP) serves as a global reference body dedicated to the qualification and accreditation of professionals working in the development sector, in response to a clear and unmet professional need.
Our Commitment: We are committed to adopting global best practices and international standards, and to empowering individuals and organizations in the development field through professional certifications and knowledge-based resources grounded in practical expertise.
Our Philosophy: We believe that meaningful development starts with specialization, grows through partnership, and is achieved through excellence.
Our Approach: Building on this vision, we work in partnership with organizations and professional communities worldwide to co-create professional certifications and practical knowledge resources through open, global networks of practitioners and subject-matter experts, following a free, transparent, and fair collaborative approach that draws from expertise across the world.
At the Alliance of Development Practitioners (ADP), we strengthen professional practices through specialized efforts grounded in research, analysis, and knowledge production. Our key activities are as follows
Conducting field studies to analyze the current reality of leadership and practitioner pathways in development work.
Developing professional standards and guides based on real-world practitioner experience.
Designing practical certifications that support effective qualification of leaders and practitioners.
Building specialized communities that connect professionals across various development fields.
At the Alliance of Development Practitioners (ADP), we believe that meaningful contributions to the advancement of the development sector begin with a deep understanding of the field.
Conducting up-to-date field studies to analyze the current state of development work and design effective pathways for its advancement.
Providing development practitioners with specialized knowledge resources authored by experienced field experts.
Developing professional programs and certifications to support the growth and qualification of development practitioners.
Establishing specialized professional communities to lead continuous improvement in development practice.
