According to a recent report by ESCAP, the Asia-Pacific region is home to more than 700 million PWDs. That number is expected to grow due to population aging, health conditions, and natural disasters. Despite this expected increase, PWDs continue to face multiple barriers in their participation in society and are frequently marginalized in development, hindering […]
Welcome to the Gemba video series of the Asian Productivity Organization. In Japanese, “gemba” literally means “actual place” but generally refers to a specific site where work is carried out. These videos show good practices at production sites in Japan. The theme of this video is “Creating a Kaizen Culture.” The ideal situation for kaizen […]
A 2021 McKinsey Global Institute report suggested that productivity could double postpandemic if changes extend from large firms to SMEs, contingent on robust aggregate demand. However, concerns about rising inequality and unemployment may jeopardize productivity gains. The Asia-Pacific faces postpandemic productivity challenges despite resilience in crisis management. Strengths in digitalization, innovation, and regional cooperation contrast […]
This P-Talk emphasizes the crucial link between DRR and enhancing productivity, spotlighting the necessity for resilience against economic and livelihood disruptions worldwide. With expert insights from Dr. Shohei Matsuura and Timothy Wilcox, the discussion highlights the importance of investing in DRR and the effectiveness of partnerships across sectors in building economic and community resilience. Exemplary […]
The theme of this video is “Quality Control of Fresh Produce.” It presents quality maintenance technologies for fresh produce such as fruit and vegetables throughout the supply chain from farm to fork. These technologies enable the provision of high-quality food to consumers, with increased profits for producers and others involved in storage, transportation, etc. Please […]
