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Productivity improvement must be a forward-looking, long-term effort. What counts is not only how productive we are at a certain time but also the likelihood of [Read More]
The adoption of new technology and human resources management practices changes the nature of work and the demand for skills. As in all previous eras of [Read More]
Accreditation was identified as a business transformation initiative to raise the Asian Productivity Organization’s (APO’s) visibility as a leading global productivity organization. It also enhances the [Read More]
Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Secretary-General Dr. AKP Mochtan made an official visit to Vietnam from 28 November to 1 December 2019. He held meetings with several [Read More]
While rural community development efforts must address diverse aspects, the need for economic improvement and social inclusion is widely agreed on. Differences in geographic, demographic, and [Read More]
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is already affecting Asia and the Pacific, with the changes expected to accelerate in coming decades. Artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of [Read More]
From health, education, and welfare to agriculture, commerce, and public safety, there is scarcely a single facet of daily life not affected by public-sector policies and [Read More]
As public-sector services receive greater scrutiny and applications of data and disruptive digital technologies expand possibilities, government officials need constant upskilling to meet higher expectations. Big [Read More]
By relying mostly on the use of natural resources, integration into the regional market, and gradual opening of the economy, Lao PDR has recorded significant advances [Read More]
Smart agriculture/smart farming (SA/SF), two terms used interchangeably, makes operations easier and more convenient, especially for the youth, elderly, and women. SA minimizes natural resource degradation [Read More]