Multicountry Observational Study Mission on Well-being and Productivity

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APO Secretariat

Fostering well-being and productivity is essential for individuals and organizations to thrive. The WHO defines "well-being" as a "positive state experienced by individuals and societies, which is determined by social, economic and environmental conditions." By recognizing the connection between well-being and productivity, workplaces can create positive environments. Understanding work–life balance, flexible work arrangements, and skill […]

Workshop on Social Entrepreneurship for Persons with Disabilities

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Lao PDR

The unemployment, underemployment, and exclusion of persons with disabilities from the labor market incur social and economic losses estimated at 3–7% of GDP in Africa and Asia (ESCAP, 2020). It is crucial to be mindful of these significant expenses and to incorporate disability inclusion while designing policies to support decent work and productive employment. The […]

Workshop on Blockchain Technologies for Business Innovation and Productivity

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APO Secretariat

The adoption of technologies is paramount for enterprises striving to gain a competitive advantage. Blockchain technologies have farreaching applications across many industries due to key features such as elimination of intermediaries, data security, and transparency. Adoption of blockchain technologies by the financial and banking sector shows that they are mature enough to be adopted by […]

Workshop on the Future of the Creative Economy

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Indonesia

UNCTAD defines creative industries as cycles of creating, producing, and distributing goods and services that use creativity and intellectual capital as primary inputs focused on but not limited to culture and heritage, generating revenue from trade and intellectual property rights. Such knowledge-based activities produce tangible goods and intangible intellectual or artistic services with economic value. […]

Workshop on Community-based Sustainable Agriculture

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Sri Lanka

CBSA is a holistic approach that emphasizes the participation of local communities in the planning, implementation, and management of sustainable farming practices, based on the principle that communities are best equipped to understand and address their own agricultural needs (FAO, 2018). This approach offers a number of opportunities, such as protecting the environment by implementing […]

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