SMEs play a pivotal role in economies, comprising over 90% of all businesses and significantly contributing to employment and innovation. However, integrating ESG principles and aligning with the SDGs present […]
Productivity is key to a high-performing public sector, leading to improved citizen satisfaction with government programs and services, enhanced public trust in government and public-sector organizations, improved cost-effectiveness of government […]
While sustainable tourism broadly refers to all sustainable forms of tourism in natural, urban, and cultural settings, green tourism refers to a specific type of sustainable tourism focused on nature-based […]
The NPC, India is the host of the COE on IT for Industry 4.0 aiming to support industries in APO members to become more competitive and productive in the global […]
This P-Talk highlights the significance of sustainable solutions for nature-positive economies. Biodiversity sustains human life and underpins our societies. Over the past 50 years (1970–2020), the average size of monitored […]
With services now over 70% of global GDP and the rise of servicification, where services increasingly support production, reassessing service regulation is crucial (OECD, 2024). This shift is driven by […]
This inaugural Productivity Trends session explores emerging signals and developments shaping productivity across sectors. Led by strategic foresight expert Dr. Tuomo Kuosa, the session highlights key trend patterns identified through […]
Global supply chains are the backbone of manufacturing. They have faced disruptions from events like the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and natural disasters, highlighting the need for further digitalization. It […]
Climate finance was at center stage during COP29, bringing together nearly 200 countries in Baku in 2024. While addressing the needs of developing countries and focusing on the role of […]
The Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology (NPO Turkiye) established 10 model factories (learning factories) in 10 provinces to guide manufacturers across the country. Consultants in those factories in Turkiye […]