A 2020 study conducted by the APO Center of Excellence (COE) on Smart Manufacturing found that SMEs in most APO members faced challenges in transitioning to Industry 4.0 systems. They […]
Fostering well-being and productivity is essential for individuals and organizations to thrive. The WHO defines "well-being" as a "positive state experienced by individuals and societies, which is determined by social, […]
The unemployment, underemployment, and exclusion of persons with disabilities from the labor market incur social and economic losses estimated at 3–7% of GDP in Africa and Asia (ESCAP, 2020). It […]
The adoption of technologies is paramount for enterprises striving to gain a competitive advantage. Blockchain technologies have farreaching applications across many industries due to key features such as elimination of […]
This session illustrates how national design policies, such as government strategic frameworks to promote design as a driver of economic and social development, influence enterprise and public service innovation to […]
