The value of agricultural production in APO members has reached approximately USD 1 trillion in recent years (FAO, 2021). Progress in R&D by agricultural research institutes and organizations has played an important role in supporting continuous growth in production and productivity in the sector. Agricultural Knowledge and Information Systems (AKIS) support the sharing of knowledge […]
Tourism is one of the world’s major economic sectors, yet its susceptibility to crises like pandemics is undeniable. COVID-19 not only caused a sharp decline in tourism revenue and productivity but also reshaped its operations as well as customer behavior and preferences. With the lifting of travel restrictions, the industry is rebounding but facing challenges […]
The pandemic changed how service is provided in the retail industry. SMEs make up a large portion of retailers in APO members, making the sector particularly vulnerable to disruptions. Some challenges may persist in the post-COVID-19 period, including reduced demand due to economic uncertainty, ongoing health and safety concerns, and need for investment in digital […]
The CB Development Program assists NPOs or affiliated organizations in becoming APO-accredited CBs to operate certification schemes of productivity specialists. A CB must build up a pool of qualified assessors of candidates who apply for accreditation. The APO-PS 101:2019: Requirements for Productivity Specialists is a certification scheme that provides guidelines for CBs to conduct documentation […]
BIs are utilized by governments to improve efficiency and effectiveness policymaking efforts and decision-making processes (OECD, 2021). BIs rely on behavioral economics, psychology, and social sciences that can contribute to better policies. Promoting behavioral change is a central goal of regulation, as demonstrated during the pandemic when governments used regulatory approaches to impose measures to […]
