The UN FAO reported in 2019 that the global demand for livestock products was anticipated to double by 2050, mainly in developing countries. The sector must therefore meet future demand, ensure consistent quality, and achieve sustainability without causing irreparable environmental damage. Poultry is a critical segment to enhance productivity in livestock farming because of the […]
Regenerative farming is an integrated approach to soil, plants, the environment in general to restore climate stability and healthy soil, end world hunger, and rebuild deteriorated social, ecological, and economic systems. The ADB listed regenerative farming as one of five key areas that support recovery from the impact of pandemic through greener development. Other areas […]
This P-Talk highlights the implementation of kaizen, the Japanese business philosophy that focuses on the process of continuous improvement, in Africa. With the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), kaizen has been introduced to the African continent and is currently widely practiced by industries. The APO invited the winners of the Africa Kaizen […]
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, led by digitalization, connectivity, and the internet, has brought significant challenges and opportunities to businesses. According to a WEF survey in 2021 on SMEs in ASEAN members, more than 85% of SME owners considered digitalization crucial for business performance and that digitalization had a “flywheel” effect that facilitated upgrading because of […]
Hydrogen is a clean fuel without carbon emissions and has the highest specific energy among all fuels in use. Hydrogen is a feedstock for the oil refinery, fertilizer, and steel sectors, and is used in transportation and energy storage where it generates power and heat. The International Renewable Energy Agency reported that hydrogen could account […]
