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 […]
Gainsharing is an organization-wide performance-based pay system whereby both workers and management receive increased benefits as a result of improved productivity. This practice is common in the manufacturing sector. However, its application in the agriculture and agribusiness sectors of APO members still needs encouragement. Other than cooperative gainsharing models in the Republic of China, Japan, […]
