P-Talks

In order to build resilient agriculture, we need to reduce environmental negative impacts while increasing food production for growing populations. This requires long-term productivity improvement. This P-Talk highlights Japan’s national strategy to achieve both increased productivity potentials and sustainability in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries through innovation. Keiichi Sugita, Director for International Agricultural Organizations, International […]

The linkage between knowledge management as a productivity tool and innovation is through the facilitation of idea exchanges that could generate new ways of doing things and innovative products. This P-Talk highlights the critical need for knowledge work productivity in the global knowledge economy. Ron Young, Founder of Knowledge Associates Cambridge Ltd., UK, deliberates on […]

Honeybees are vital for sustainable, productive agriculture, biodiversity in many ecosystems, and nutritional security. However, recent studies have indicated that native bee populations are declining due to climate change, habitat loss, invasive species, parasites and diseases, and the use of pesticides. The major decline in honeybee health puts agriculture, healthy lifestyles, and worldwide food security […]

This P-Talk highlights applications of the IoT for higher productivity by focusing on SMEs. Batulzii Dashtseren, Chief Executive Officer, Sanchir Technology LLC, Mongolia, examines the benefits as well as challenges of adopting the IoT faced by SMEs. He explains the use of IoT options for higher productivity based on Mongolian SMEs’ experiences focusing on healthcare, […]

This P-Talk highlights the critical importance of innovation for the economic future of Asia. Raouti Chehih, Founder, Tansley, UAE, explains the current state of innovation in Asia, including examples of successful startups, emerging technologies, and challenges in innovation such as limited access to capital, talent shortages, and regulatory barriers. He also delves into the benefits […]