APO LOs play crucial roles in coordinating APO programs and projects which may later determine the quality of deliverables as well as the achievement of objectives. LOs handle all correspondence on nominations of project participants and experts on behalf of the government and arrange for project implementation. With pandemic-related travel restrictions gradually loosening, making possible […]
The UN FAO reported in 2019 that the global demand for livestock products was anticipated to double by 2050, most of which was expected in developing countries. The sector needs innovation to boost production with limited land and resources. In addition, the sector must achieve sustainability without causing irreparable environmental damage or exceeding global resources. […]
Gainsharing is an organization-wide performance-based pay system whereby both workers and management receive increased benefits as a result of improved productivity. This practice is common in the manufacturing sector. However, its application in the agriculture and agribusiness sectors of APO members still needs encouragement. Other than cooperative gainsharing models in the Republic of China, Japan, […]
The Development of Productivity Specialists course is an APO flagship program. It provides opportunities for NPO professionals to learn about and share know-how and best practices in productivity improvement techniques and methods, as well exchange knowledge and experience. The APO established the Accreditation Body Program to develop NPOs as certification bodies (CBs) of productivity specialist-related […]
A well-functioning innovation ecosystem is one driving factor behind the growth of entrepreneurship and business creation, including people, knowledge, networks, role models, and mentoring. Markets, policies, culture, finance, and infrastructure are some of the crucial elements of an innovation ecosystem, where people, as the innovators who develop new ideas and work to transform them into […]
