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	June 2010 The power of data p-Watch Productivity methodologies, tools, and techniques Seeking strategies for SMEs Bangladesh hosts KM practitioners Program calendar Photo op New APO publication APO/NPO Update APO Productivity Photo Contest 2010 20th Preparatory Committee Meeting for the EPIF People behind the scenes
	May 2010 Malaysia hosts 52nd Governing Body Meeting Annual Report of the Secretary-General New APO Chair and Vice Chairs Comment board Productivity methodologies, tools, and techniques Ecotourism on Oahu KM outreach through an e-course e-Marketing of agricultural products Program calender Photo op New APO publication APO/NPO Update APO Productivity Photo Contest 2010 NPO focus: KPC People behind the scenes
	April 2010 EPIF unleashes GP power in Jakarta p-Watch Productivity methodologies, tools, and techniques Eco-strategy for eco-business Promoting Asian agrifood products in global markets Program calendar New APO officer APO/NPO Update New APO publications Recruitment announcement Productivity conferences on successful demonstration companies in Pakistan People behind the scenes
	March 2010 Developing productivity practitioners in member countries p-Leader—ROC Comment board Productivity methodologies, tools, and techniques Planning for public-sector productivity activities The GPAC stands for Japanese corporate eco-leadership Participatory irrigation management Program calendar Malaysia to host 52nd GBM Bangladesh BCBN delegates visit Secretariat APO/NPO update Spreading the word: MPC e-newsletter And the winners are... (Click here to view the APO News Quiz 2009 correct answers) South American delegates visit Secretariat
	February 2010 Potential economic drivers: entrepreneurs p-Watch—Europe Comment board Productivity methodologies, tools, and techniques Mental health and productivity A leadership platform for business excellence in Thailand Program calendar New officer in the Secretariat APO/NPO update Photo report Eco-products International Fair 2010 APO Alumni Association in Korea formed People behind the scenes
	January 2010 New Year message from APO Secretary-General Shigeo Takenaka p-Leader—Cambodia Comment board Productivity methodologies, tools, and techniques Cluster approach for local agrofood industry development SME financing after the global financial crisis Innovating production systems Productivity of women and retirees Program calendar Certification of 19 new ISO14001 lead auditors New APO publication Photo report Recruitment announcement Indonesia to host EPIF 2010 People behind the scenes
	December 2009 Driving business excellence in the APO through a center of excellence p-Leader Comment board Productivity methodologies, tools, and techniques Strategies for sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs Sweden’s competitiveness in quality and innovation Knowledge management forum: Be a winner Program calendar Online registration for Eco-products Directory 2010 New APO publication Photo report APO/NPO update APO News quiz
	November 2009 50th WSM convened in Manila Summary of Secretary-General’s statement Asian Quarterly Growth Map available on Web site Productivity methodologies, tools, and techniques Common sense talk Private-public partnership in the 3Rs Energy efficiency in Germany Korean observational study mission to Japan Program calendar APO/NPO update New APO publications Recruitment announcement Nurturing productivity practitioners in Africa People behind the scenes
	October 2009 Spreading the APO’s productivity message p-Watch—USA Comment board Productivity methodologies, tools, and techniques SME eco-competitiveness for market access Business excellence in Japanese SMEs Self-e-learning on the balanced scorecard relaunched Program calendar Photo report New officer at the Secretariat Securing the safety of seafood in Asia The global economic crisis and industrial restructuring in Asia
	September 2009 Measuring impact for further improvement p-Leader—Philippines Comment board Productivity methodologies, tools, and techniques Value addition to agricultural products Managerial skills for agribusiness SME entrepreneurs Cambodian BCBN delegates Program calendar APO/NPO update Photo report WSM announcement APEAEN holds 4th International Conference People behind the scenes
	August 2009 APO manuals add value to the productivity clearinghouse p-Watch—Europe Comment board Productivity methodologies, tools, and techniques Learning the essence of Japan’s management of technology Entrepreneurial agribusiness through innovation KM to improve service-sector productivity Program calendar New APO publication Photo report APO/NPO update Human-based management for the next society People behind the scenes
	July 2009 Creating productivity synergies via mutual collaboration p-Leader—Bangladesh Comment board Productivity methodologies, tools, an techniques Promoting a community-based approach to ecotourism Press conference on EPIF 2010 Two new officers at the Secretariat Program calendar APO/NPO update New APO publications Mongolian NSO Chairman confirms research collaboration Coordinating Minister for the Economy supports the EPIF 2010 APO Secretary-General visits Republic of Korea People behind the scenes
	June 2009 Two-tiered approach for greater multiplier effects 51st GBM: High expectations for productivity p-Watch—USA Comment board Productivity methodologies, tools, and techniques Mission to Fiji: Total factor productivity computation Germany’s knowledge management for business excellence Program calendar Rural agroprocessing enterprises APO/NPO update Productivity Association of Pakistan launched Annual General Meeting of the APO Society for Bangladesh
	May 2009 51st GBM: High expectations for productivity Annual Report of the Secretary-General Special presentation on KM and Innovation for SMEs Comment board Productivity methodologies, tools, and techniques Six Sigma Green Belts for the service sector New APO publication Common Sense Talk Program calendar Iranian delegates visit Secretariat New APO Chair and Vice Chairs APO/NPO update Supporting the creation of successful SMEs People behind the scenes
	April 2009 EPIF 2009: undaunted by the economic downturn p-Watch—Europe Common sense talk Productivity methodologies, tools, and techniques Evolution in public-sector management Management innovation for service excellence Program calendar New APO publication Obituary APO/NPO update Nepal improves energy efficiency People behind the scenes
	March 2009 Establishing centers of excellence p-Leader—Thailand Comment board Productivity methodologies, tools, and techniques How to share productivity gains Environment-friendly farming in Japan Quiz winners Program calendar APO/NPO update SG meets Lao PDR Prime Minister BCBN from Republic of Korea Philippine APO grantees GBM announcement
	February 2009 Safeguarding food quality and safety in the Asia-Pacific region p-Watch—USA Comment board Productivity methodologies, tools, and techniques p-Glossary on the APO Web site Localizing the Toyota Production System Harvard professor speaks on productivity measurement and national accounts Cultivating productivity practitioners in Africa Program calendar APO/NPO update Photo report Promoting Green Productivity and energy efficiency APO Alumni Association of India Corporate eco-network under the Green Productivity umbrella
	January 2009 New Year messages from APO member countries Messages from Secretariat directors Developing productivity practitioners Common sense talk Joint effort to boost entrepreneurship in Asia Web-based e-learning course New officer at Secretariat The path to sustainable production of biofuels Public-sector innovation Program calendar APO/NPO update New APO publication Secretary-General visits the Philippines Photo report Productivity Association of Sri Lanka Philippines to host EPIF 2009
	December 2008 Cambodia hosts 49th WSM Summary of Secretary-General’s statement Comment board Reading productivity and economic trends Common sense talk A lean revolution in healthcare productivity Promoting Asian tastes in Europe Sustainability in the process industry Program calendar P stands for productivity, progress, and prosperity New APO publication Photo report APO/NPO update APO News Quiz (Deadline: 15 February 2009)
	November 2008 APO e-outreach p-Leader—NPO Pakistan Comment board Reading productivity and economic trends Common sense talk New officer at Secretariat Production innovation German style Frontier technologies and impact Program calendar Photo report APO at the Global Festa Japan 2008 APO/NPO update APO Photo Contest 2008 winners
	October 2008 APO liaison officers meet in Tokyo Liaison officer interview Reading productivity and economic trends Common sense talk Green certification in tourism Promoting APO eco-initiatives Financial lifelines for SMEs Program calendar APO Honorary Fellow Loh Photo report Certification of OHSAS auditors APO/NPO update Mekong Nations bank on the OVOP movement Online registration for Ecoproducts Directory 2009
	September 2008 In-country training initiatives under DON p-Watch—Europe Comment board Reading productivity and economic trends Common sense talk Cambodia to host 49th WSM e-Learning to disseminate energy efficiency Good Agricultural Practices Program calendar New APO publication Photo report APO/NPO update Embracing healthcare excellence Online registration for Ecoproducts Directory 2009
	August 2008 Forming a productivity network: APO alumni p-Leader Comment board Reading productivity and economic trends Spotlight on the service sector Unleashing women’s entrepreneurial and managerial talents Learning from Japan on food quality and safety Common sense talk Program calendar New APO publications Obituary APO/NPO update Nanotechnology First self-e-learning course on the Balanced Scorecard
	July 2008 Maximizing R&D investment p-Watch—USA Comment board Reading productivity and economic trends National experts meet for the APO Productivity Databook 2009 Working hand in hand with African countries Common sense talk Program calendar New APO publication SG meets Philippine President APO/NPO update Developing a new breed of productivity specialists APO Photo Contest 2008
	June 2008 Creating productivity showcases p-Watch—Australia Comment board Reading productivity and economic trends Common sense talk Training the trainers in TPM Innovation and technology: the HOF Symposium The quest for organic certification Program calendar Mongolia’s Productivity Festival DON committee formed APO/NPO update Improving energy efficiency in Pakistan’s textile sector APO Photo Contest 2008
	May 2008 50th GBM: green light for membership contribution increase Annual report of the Secretary-General Comment board New APO publication Common sense talk Innovation for global competitiveness Food supply chains in the land of tulips Job creation through rural tourism development Program calendar Photo report New chair and vice chairs APO/NPO update Thailand’s philosophy of the sufficiency economy APO Photo Contest 2008
	April 2008 EPIF visitors hit all-time high p-Leader Comment board New APO publication Common sense talk Aloha state center of excellent environmental industries Training agricultural officials in policy analysis Program calendar APO/NPO Update Making the APO carbon neutral 10th anniversary of Fiji Business Excellence Awards APO Photo Contest 2008
	March 2008 Iran hosts forum on Development of NPOs p-Watch—USA Comment board New APO publication Common sense talk GP integrates management systems GPAC confirms importance of private–public alliance Quiz winners Program calendar GBM announcement APO/NPO Update Photo report Gauging satisfaction 10 years on
	February 2008 Fostering future global leaders in Asia p-Leader—JPC-SED, Japan The productivity movement in Japan Roles of NGOs for a greener society Labor-management cooperation key to higher productivity Improving agricultural value chain financing in Souteast Asia BCBN delegates from Philippines Training Philippine educators in agriculture
	January 2008 New Year Message from APO Secretary-General Shigeo Takenaka New Year Message from the APO News P-Leader — NPC, Malaysia Leadership for National Development Lending a Helping Hand to Venture Entrepreneurs Potential APO-SINF Collaboration on Eco-products Directory Entrepreneurship and Incubators in Canada Japan’s Productivity Support Expands to Africa Vietnam to Host EPIF 2008
	December 2007 Sri Lanka Productivity Awards Spread Message of Better Tomorrow Productivity Flows Along the Mekong Safer Food Means Satisfied Consumers Rethinking Higher Education in Agriculture and the Environment New-look APO News
	November 2007 48th WSM lays groundwork for new program planning Summary of Secretary-General’s statement Women entrepreneurs shine Former APO Deputy Secretary-General revisits Secretariat Sowing the seeds of prosperity Breathing new life into national quality awards Spreading the eco-spirit Organic productivity multiplies in Sri Lanka Online registration for Eco-products Directory 2008
	October 2007 Dawn of a new DON Program p-Watch—Australia Asia and Europe build ecoinnovation bridges Greening rice bowls Measuring project impact Teach productivity early
	September 2007 Productivity, one click away New officers at APO Secretariat Aging Asia and its challenges for the productivity movement Safety management in food industry SMEs APO Secretary-General Shigeo Takenaka speaks 48th WSM to convene in Hanoi
	August 2007 Mongolia hosts historic GBM Annual report of the Secretary-General p-TIPS Into new dimensions: CSR KPC golden jubilee illuminates the future
	July 2007 Giant Step in Cambodia’s OVOP Movement Customer Satisfaction Drives Corporate Success Monozukuri: Art and Soul of Manufacturing Boosting Agribusiness SMEs UNV Expert Salutes Demonstration Project
	June 2007 APO fact-finding missions OHSAS 18001 Strategic industries: Nanotechnology Lao PDR officials visit Secretariat Socioeconomic roles of agriculture APO p-Glossary
	May 2007 Productivity measurement p-Watch—Australia Food safety and quality for enhanced market access Green Productivity and energy efficiency Trade liberalization under WTO-Doha Readers write back APO at the TICAD Ministerial Conference Mongolia to host 49th GBM
	April 2007 Bali rolls out red carpet for WSM Strategic management of technology and innovation Success story: Greening agrisupply chains for sustainability, safety, and competitiveness New officer at APO Secretariat Secretary-General’s statement to the WSM
	March 2007 ISO22000 for Food Safety and Reliability Explaining ISO22000 2006 Quiz Contest Winners View the 2006 Quiz – Correct Answers Indonesia Hosts 2007 WSM International Tourism Promotion for Regional Development
	February 2007 Knowledge Management — From Brain to Business Effective control and prevention of bird flu OVOP: learning from Japan and Thailand Zambian productivity mission to Japan and Malaysia KM: productivity and competitiveness perspective
	January 2007 New Year Message: APO Secretary-General Shigeo Takenaka APO Secretariat organization chart APO Secretariat restructures Facilitation for community development Venture 2006 Kansai Commercial dispute processing Energy efficiency and renewable energy for SMEs in the greater Mekong subregion NPOs’ challenges in the 21st century
	December 2006 EPIF 2006 Excerpts of addresses at the EPIF2006 Competitiveness building of ASEAN SMEs through productivity and quality improvement Teleconference on One Village, One Product African mission to Japan APO News quiz
	November 2006 Second APO mission to the UK: risk management and corporate governance APO at the Global Festa Japan 2006 Development of niche markets for agricultural products Retail store management Integrating ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Publications program of the NPC, India APO Photo Contest winners
	October 2006 Historic productivity RTC in Africa Secretary-General’s address at the Roundtable Conference for the Promotion of the Productivity Movement in Africa Nelson Mandela’s message to the African RTC APO Web site overview Best practices in rural entrepreneurship development Use of biomass in industrial boilers in the Mekong region Better access to labor market information PETALS: A common framework for developing and certifying productivity specialists Eco-products International Fair in Singapore
	September 2006 Liaison Officers Meet at Secretariat Liaison Officer interview Multiplier effects of the ICD Program in Fiji Workshop on Green Productivity and Solid Waste Management Management improvement in SMEs Productivity concept goes to rural villages in Sri Lanka
	August 2006 APO Secretariat Reform Plan Productivity management tools for women entrepreneurs in agribusiness The Internet as a productivity tool for NPOs Social productivity: Learning from examples of corporate social responsibility in Japan Mission from Vietnam visits Japan Roundtable Conference for the Promotion of the Productivity Movement in Africa APO Photo Contest 2006 Boosting private-sector participation
	July 2006 Korea hosts 48th APO Governing Body Meeting Annual report of the Secretary-General Occupational and environmental health and safety: Risk analysis and management Cambodia hosts course on productivity improvement in the public sector New APO Chairman and Vice Chairmen APO Photo Contest 2006 Teaching productivity Eco-products International Fair in Singapore
	June 2006 ISO9001 lead auditor course in Malaysia Workshop on Biofuel First ISO14001 Certified Indian Municipality Media and Productivity Malaysian OSM on Innovation to Japan A UNV’s Perspective APO Photo Contest 2006 Eco-products International Fair 2006 Launch Event in Singapore
	May 2006 APO/ASEAN Foundation Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Project for Mekong Subregion SMEs Workshop on GP and Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Knowledge Management Benchmarking South African Deputy President Visits Secretariat Secretary-General Visits Jakarta APO Governing Body to Convene in Seoul
	April 2006 Top Management Forum: Corporate brand management Productivity enhancement at community level: OVOP movements in Thailand and Japan SME development in the Mekong region First 5S model companies in Cambodia Greening the agri-food supply chain for enhanced food safety, competitiveness, and sustainable agriculture development South African delegation visits Secretariat National productivity promotion events in Lao PDR
	March 2006 Heads of NPOs attend APO annual planning meeting Secretary-General’s statement Developing an eco-city through Green Productivity New officers of the GPAC BCBN mission from Thailand Students visit Secretariat 2005 quiz contest winners Sri Lanka’s 12th National Productivity and Quality Awards
	February 2006 Creating Eco-business in the BIMP-EAGA Region Study Mission on Agro-industry New Officer at APO Secretariat First APO Mission to Sweden Second Distance-learning Seminar on TQM Forum on Development of NPOs
	January 2006 New Year Message: APO Secretary-General Shigeo Takenaka Green Productivity and Solid Waste Management Rehabilitation of Forests Degraded by Disasters Secretary-General Visits Singapore Strengthening IT Capabilities of NPOs Iranian Productivity Development Alumni Formed 46th WSM to Convene JPC-SED Commemorative Symposium First Iranian National Seminar on Kaizen

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