This P-Talk examines the geographic disparities in demographic trends and patterns in the Asian region, including differentials in population growth rates; levels of urbanization, migration, and fertility; and changing population structures and their overall implications for the productivity of national economies. Dr. Grace Cruz, Director of the Population Institute of the University of the Philippines, […]
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. […]
In order to build resilient agriculture, we need to reduce environmental negative impacts while increasing food production for growing populations. This requires long-term productivity improvement. This P-Talk highlights Japan’s national strategy to achieve both increased productivity potentials and sustainability in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries through innovation. Keiichi Sugita, Director for International Agricultural Organizations, International […]
The linkage between knowledge management as a productivity tool and innovation is through the facilitation of idea exchanges that could generate new ways of doing things and innovative products. This P-Talk highlights the critical need for knowledge work productivity in the global knowledge economy. Ron Young, Founder of Knowledge Associates Cambridge Ltd., UK, deliberates on […]
