Multicountry Observational Study Mission on Applications of Alternative Energy Sources for Decarbonization

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Republic of China

Globally, while industry is rebounding from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the recent energy crisis has made the recovery path more difficult. The adverse impacts of climate change are visible as reports on floods, droughts, typhoons, and record-high temperatures are becoming more frequent. This affects socioeconomic development at the grassroots level and calls for […]

Training Course on Foresight for Public-sector Organizations

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Sri Lanka

The world has seen myriad challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Governments are now more concerned than ever about the future and planning for disruptions before they occur. Thinking about the future and imagining what is to come are difficult because of the accelerated pace of change and increased uncertainty. Governments and organizations are therefore […]

Inclusive Rural Development

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APO Secretariat

This P-Talk highlights the challenges and opportunities for inclusive rural development and how it could be enhanced. Dr. Chang-gil Kim discusses the importance of the integrated rural development approach with economic, social, and political dimensions and shares good practices in the ROK. Inclusive rural development involves changes in socioeconomic aspects in the quality of life […]

Key Insights from the APO Productivity Databook 2022

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APO Secretariat

This P-Talk highlights the key insights from the APO Productivity Databook 2022. This hallmark annual publication is part of ongoing efforts to support APO member economies in coping with current challenges, including postpandemic revival, and contribute to their socioeconomic development through enhancing productivity. Dr. Vu Minh Khuong, Associate Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public […]

Multicountry Observational Study Mission on Productivity and Innovation for the Digital Economy

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Republic of Korea

Harnessing the benefits of the digital economy has become an imperative for innovation, growth, productivity, and social prosperity (OECD 2016, Innovation and the Digital Economy). Technologies, smart applications, and other innovations in the digital economy are being widely promoted to improve services in a wide range of areas, including health, agriculture, public governance, taxation, transport, […]

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