Bank for Farmers, Communities, and Sustainable Development

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APO Secretariat

In this insightful presentation, Wichai Paksa from the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), Thailand, explores the practical application of the sufficiency economy philosophy (SEP) in sustaining community development. The presentation highlights the BAAC’s evolution from a basic agricultural credit provider to a key player in rural development. Through detailed case studies, including the […]

Multicountry Observational Study Mission on Productivity Enhancement in the Healthcare Sector

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Republic of Korea

Improving productivity in healthcare is crucial for reducing costs and enhancing patient care. Embracing technology can enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and optimize resource use in the healthcare sector. Technological integration can streamline administrative and care processes, personalize patient interactions, automate tasks, and allow clinicians to focus on complex procedures, leading to better healthcare outcomes (Deloitte, […]

Innovating for Productivity: Unlocking Global Potential through Strategic Growth

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APO Secretariat

Strengthening science, technology, and innovation (STI) capacity is crucial for sustaining productivity and shifting toward a knowledge-based economy. Technological innovation, powered by automation and resource optimization, enhances output while reducing costs. R&D, a core pillar of STI, ensures that economies remain competitive by creating new products and processes. Continuous investment in STI is vital for […]

Workshop on Job Redesign for the Service Sector

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Singapore

Job redesign refers to the reformation of work tasks and responsibilities to optimize processes and employee allocation for enhanced quality and productivity. While digital technologies support the workforce, and diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial elements for innovation and profitability, as a 2023 WEF report indicated, it is necessary to rethink and restructure how work […]

Workshop on Capacity Development for Soil Carbon Visualization

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Japan

Building upon the results of a need and readiness assessment survey for CSA technologies conducted in 2023, a preparatory study mission by NARO as the COE on CSA for the implementation of a pilot project in Thailand was organized 23–26 April 2024. The mission introduced the soil carbon sequestration visualization tool and carbon credit methodology […]

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