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 are struggling to define the starting point to transform processes from analogue to digital. Although the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation in various industries, SMEs […]
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, economic and environmental conditions." By recognizing the connection between well-being and productivity, workplaces can create positive environments. Understanding work–life balance, flexible work arrangements, and skill […]
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 is crucial to be mindful of these significant expenses and to incorporate disability inclusion while designing policies to support decent work and productive employment. The […]
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 intermediaries, data security, and transparency. Adoption of blockchain technologies by the financial and banking sector shows that they are mature enough to be adopted by […]
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 enhance productivity. It presents various examples of the ROC’s design blueprint that interprets the national design policy with co-creation approaches among various stakeholders to offer […]
