Projects

Reliable supply chains evolve with the efficient management of material, product, and information flows. The rapid development of technology in supply chain management using blockchains, environment-friendly technologies, AI, and automation contribute to optimizing productivity and achieving competitive advantage. However, these technologies expose enterprises to issues related to data security, integration complexity, high implementation costs, skill […]

Innovation and entrepreneurship are major drivers of competitiveness and productivity. Ideas and entrepreneurial minds are what businesses and governments endeavor to capture and retain to pursue innovation; however, as identified in an OECD report in 2023, a common challenge entrepreneurs and startups face is the opportunity and capability to examine, articulate, and convey their ideas […]

Social innovation systems refer to interconnections in the development, diffusion, and utilization of new methods for addressing social issues and challenges. Stronger social innovation ecosystems facilitate better diffusion of ideas to tackle issues, resulting in improved citizens’ welfare. This in turn contributes to productivity growth. A strong innovation ecosystem fosters entrepreneurship, business creation, and expanded […]

Since launching the APO-AB in 2018, seven CBs have been accredited and five NPOs or their affiliated organizations are in various stages of development to become CBs. The role of the APO-AB has become more significant in catering to needs of CBs so that they remain abreast of the latest CB standards compatible with international […]