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SUMMARY:Practicing Kaizen in Africa
DESCRIPTION:This P-Talk highlights the implementation of kaizen\, the Japanese business philosophy that focuses on the process of continuous improvement\, in Africa. With the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)\, kaizen has been introduced to the African continent and is now widely practiced by industries. The APO invited the winners of the Africa Kaizen Award 2025\, an annual award jointly organized by JICA and the African Union Development Agency under the framework of the Africa Kaizen Initiative\, to share insights into their kaizen journeys and business transformation. \nPlease click here to watch. \nSubscribe to our APO YouTube channel for more videos and updates on our activities. \nFor any inquiries\, please write to p-talk@apo-tokyo.org.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/practicing-kaizen-in-africa/
LOCATION:APO Secretariat
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260317
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SUMMARY:From Startup to Sustainability: How JOYCLE’s Upcycling Model Drives Green Productivity
DESCRIPTION:This P-Talk showcases the upcycling technology of JOYCLE\, a youth-led venture\, and demonstrates how its emphasis on resource efficiency\, waste reduction\, and value creation aligns with the priorities of the APO’s Green Productivity 2.0 initiative. \nJOYCLE’s Chief Executive Officer and Founder\, Yutaro Koyanagi\, introduces the company and explains its upcycling system and business model. The discussion highlights how these approaches can be applied by micro\, small\, and medium-sized enterprises in APO member economies and presents a real-world case of a young entrepreneur achieving both environmental protection and economic development. \nThe session also demonstrates how upcycling can be used as a productivity tool and identifies potential pilot projects and partnership opportunities across member economies. \nPlease click here to watch. \nSubscribe to our APO YouTube channel for more videos and updates on our activities. \nFor any inquiries\, please write to: p-talk@apo-tokyo.org.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/from-startup-to-sustainability-how-joycles-upcycling-model-drives-green-productivity/
LOCATION:APO Secretariat
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