This P-Talk explores the relationship between financial inclusion and productivity in developing economies, both theoretically and empirically. Dr. Guna Raj Bhatta, Deputy Director of Nepal Rastra Bank, shares his insights from his collaborative research with the APO on financial inclusion and total factor productivity in Nepal. He outlines the motivation for the research, its methodology, […]
In an era of rapid technological advancements and evolving business landscapes, traditional regulatory frameworks often struggle to keep pace. Rigid and outdated regulations can hinder economic growth and global competitiveness, leaving regulators ill-equipped to address complex and novel regulatory challenges. Agile regulation offers a proactive, adaptive approach that enables policymakers to create flexible, evidence-based policies […]
This P-Talk explores the role of capability maturity models in driving organizational growth, digital transformation, and sustainable competitiveness. By adopting maturity models, organizations can systematically measure progress, align with best practices, and sustain long-term innovation. Dr. Guven Gurkan Inan from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University leads a thought-provoking discussion on how businesses can assess, benchmark, […]
This P-Talk introduces digital kaizen and explains how small and medium-sized enterprises can enhance productivity through low-cost digital transformation. It showcases real-world case studies from Japan, demonstrating how traditional kaizen has been merged with technologies like IoT and AI and how simple, scalable solutions improved operations and product quality. The session highlights key tools, agile […]
This P-Talk explores the transformative role of AI in driving the knowledge economy across APO members. Azaria Tagaya, News Editor of Media Prima Berhad, Malaysia, moderates a discussion with Dr. Jaehan Cho of the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade, the Republic of Korea, on key findings from the recent APO publication AI and […]
