1. Recognizing that productivity enhancement should remain a key factor to achieve sustainable socioeconomic development of countries in tune with the fast evolving economic globalization and liberalization;
2. Realizing that the meaning of productivity has evolved from the relationship between input and output to the, improvement of quality of life for all people in response to such global issues as the environment, poverty, and regional imbalance in development;
3. Considering that growth of the world economy rests upon the strengthening of competitiveness at the national, industry, and enterprise levels, thereby coping with "change and speed" in view of the diversifying needs of all stakeholders;
4. Noting that the APO, which has effectively facilitated productivity and economic development in Asia and the Pacific region in the past 40 years, should take the lead in responding swiftly to change and yet to maintain a balance among the environment, economic development, and social fairness;

This Conference affirms:

1. That people's potentials and capabilities should be continuously developed to enhance competitiveness, creativity, and innovativeness in the knowledge-based economy;
2. That free and fair competition along the entire value chain of economic activities should be encouraged to satisfy the needs and requirements of customers;
3. That cooperation and collaboration in all sectors should be promoted in:
   1. leveraging applied sciences and enabling technologies such as information technology and other advanced technologies;
   2. generating gainful employment and employability for everyone; and
   3. practicing good governance to ensure transparency and propriety of all activities so as to realize a society where justice prevails;
4. That institutional networking within and beyond the APO should further be strengthened so as to widely disseminate productivity knowledge and techniques among all concerned.

Orchids form the world's largest family of plants. Tough and resilient, orchids are found all over the world from steaming jungles to the barren tundra, and even to the Arctic Circle.

Since early times, orchids have been the symbol of love, luxury and beauty. Greeks looked at them as a symbol of virility. The Chinese, during Confucius' time, called orchids "The plant of the King's Fragrance."

The Stamariaara APO

The Stamariaara APO hybrid is a cross-breed between four genera: Renanthera; Phalaenopsis; Vanda and Ascocentrum. An orangey-red hybrid, it is a short bloomer; hardy; free-flowering all year round; easy to grow; with uniform flowers each measuring 5.6cm across. The name "Stamariaara APO" has been registered with the International Registration Authority for Orchid Hybrids of the Royal Horticultural Society in England.

The Stamariaara APO was specially selected for its resilience, diversity, and flowering ability, much like the Organization it was named after. For the past 40 years, the APO has succeeded in increasing productivity and accelerating economic development in Asia and the Pacific.

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the APO, the APO launched the Stamariaara APO in celebration of the significant achievements and milestones it has made in the name of productivity.