Over half of the world population lives in cities, and this figure is projected to rise to two-thirds by the middle of this century. Increased urbanization has distanced people from food sources, increasing the length of food supply chains. In this P-Talk, Dr. Phonrat Piathanom introduces his urban farm in Bangkok and discusses the concepts […]
This P-Innovator highlights the benefits of the innovative product Mizunigol, a radio-controlled device that manages paddy weeds for chemical-free rice cultivation. Controlling weeds is one of the most labor-intensive, expensive operations in rice cultivation, and Mizunigol is an innovative solution to manage it. Kenji Hoffmann, Co-founder, Hatakehottoke Co., Ltd., explains the challenges faced in weed […]
Ethics management is the sum of efforts taken to create public servants’ ethical sensitivity and consciousness in performing their duties. Public servants therefore need to know the basic principles and standards they are expected to apply to their work and where the boundaries of acceptable behavior lie. Professor Jin-Wook Choi, Korea University, Republic of Korea, […]
This P-Innovator highlights the thinnest solar panel available, Solar Paper, which has been adapted to help underprivileged children in Africa under the Solar Cow Project. In this project, children can bring Solar Cow batteries for recharging in Cow Chargers installed in schoolyards and study while the batteries are recharging. This sustainable power source creates an […]
Dr. Mazrina Mohamed Ibramsah, Deputy Director General of the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC), discusses the importance of digital technology for productivity and the role of the MPC in leading the productivity movement in Malaysia toward digitalization, including its related initiatives and activities. Please click here to watch. Subscribe to our APO YouTube channel for more […]
