The Asian Productivity Organization basically comprises the Governing Body and the Secretariat which is headed by a Secretary-General. Serving as APO's planning and implementing agencies are the National Productivity Organizations (NPOs) in member countries.

Governing Body

The Governing Body is the supreme organ of the APO. It comprises one government-appointed Director from each member country. The Governing Body meets annually to receive the Secretary-General’s annual report and the auditor’s financial report; decide on APO policies, strategies, directions, and membership; approve the rolling two-year plan and annual programs; lay down guidelines for the ensuing fiscal year’s program; and approve the budget and financial guidelines. (Click here to view a list of governing body members)

National Productivity Organizations

Each member government designates a national body to be its NPO. NPOs are usually entrusted with spearheading the productivity movement in each country. They also serve as the official liaison bodies with the Secretariat and coordinate APO projects hosted by their governments. Each year, the APO organizes a Workshop Meeting of Heads of NPOs (WSM) to evaluate the previous year’s projects, undertake strategic planning, and formulate the rolling two-year plan and detailed program for the next year. The WSM also deliberates on productivity issues, guidelines for future programs, and emerging needs of member countries. (Click here to view a list of NPOs)

Liaison Officers

The planning, preparation, coordination, and implementation of APO projects are all done in close cooperation and consultation with the NPOs. Each member country designates an APO Liaison Officer to serve as the main contact with the Secretariat. (Click here to view a list of liaison officers)

APO Secretariat

The Secretariat, the executive arm of the APO, is headed by the Secretary-General. It has four functional departments: Administration and Finance; Research and Planning; Industry; and Agriculture. The Secretariat carries out the decisions and policy directives of the Governing Body. In collaboration with the NPOs, it plans and implements the rolling two-year plan and annual programs. The Secretariat also undertakes joint programs with other international organizations, governments, and private institutions for the benefit of its members. (Click here to view a list of secretariat staff)