Public-sector Productivity: Challenges and Opportunities

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APO Secretariat

This P-Talk highlights the challenges faced by the public sectors in developing countries, especially postpandemic, and opportunities to overcome them. Muhammad Asif, Joint Secretary, Industries and Production Division, Pakistan, explains the importance of public-sector productivity to meet socioeconomic challenges and the elements required to boost productivity and make public services more agile and resilient. Please […]

Transforming Tourism Postpandemic

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APO Secretariat

Tourism is one of the world’s major economic sectors, yet its susceptibility to crises like pandemics is undeniable. COVID-19 not only caused a sharp decline in tourism revenue and productivity but also reshaped its operations as well as customer behavior and preferences. With the lifting of travel restrictions, the industry is rebounding but facing challenges […]

Tourism for Today and Tomorrow in Thailand

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APO Secretariat

Until recently, the competitiveness of the tourism sector was largely determined by expansion on the demand side, measured in terms of both the quantity and value of visitors. The economy, society, and environment are all affected by tourism, both positively and negatively. In addition to responding to increasing demand, the tourism industry is expected to […]

Enhancing Productivity and Sustainability through Ecoindustrial Parks

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APO Secretariat

This P-Talk explores the implementation of productivity concepts within ecoindustrial parks, fostering resource efficiency, cleaner production, and industrial symbiosis to drive inclusive, sustainable industrial development. Dr. Hung-Suck Park, Distinguished Chair Professor, Ulsan College, Republic of Korea, draws on real-life examples and best practices from the ROK to showcase the economic, environmental, and social benefits of […]

Overtourism: Potential Short- and Long-term Solutions

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APO Secretariat

In this compelling P-Talk, we dive deep into the pressing issue of overtourism, especially in light of the postpandemic global tourism resurgence. Dr. Alan Wong, a revered figure in the hospitality and tourism industry and founder of G&D Hospitality, Tourism & Educational Consulting, brings his wealth of knowledge to viewers. A former lecturer at the […]

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