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 to ensure the quality of certified candidates who apply for accreditation. APO-GPS 201:2019 Certification Scheme and Competency Standard for Green Productivity Specialists is operated by […]

Public-sector organizations purchase goods and services to provide utilities to citizens. The market cannot always meet society’s needs, and solutions are not sufficiently effective, too expensive, or do not yet exist. It is therefore necessary to promote innovative procurement by contracting services, negotiating with market vendors to meet evolving needs, and using government funds to […]

In May 2023, the UNWTO reported that international tourism was rebounding to 80% of pre-COVID levels in the first quarter of the year and countries were emphasizing sustainable tourism such as ecotourism, acknowledging its potential to benefit local and national economies and attract both local and overseas tourists, while preserving nature and positively impacting environmental […]