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The value of agricultural production in APO members has reached approximately USD 1 trillion in recent years (FAO, 2021). Progress in R&D by agricultural research institutes and organizations has played an important role in supporting continuous growth in production and productivity in the sector. Agricultural Knowledge and Information Systems (AKIS) support the sharing of knowledge […] |
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Tourism is one of the world’s major economic sectors, yet its susceptibility to crises like pandemics is undeniable. COVID-19 not only caused a sharp decline in tourism revenue and productivity but also reshaped its operations as well as customer behavior and preferences. With the lifting of travel restrictions, the industry is rebounding but facing challenges […] |
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The pandemic changed how service is provided in the retail industry. SMEs make up a large portion of retailers in APO members, making the sector particularly vulnerable to disruptions. Some challenges may persist in the post-COVID-19 period, including reduced demand due to economic uncertainty, ongoing health and safety concerns, and need for investment in digital […]
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 of candidates who apply for accreditation. The APO-PS 101:2019: Requirements for Productivity Specialists is a certification scheme that provides guidelines for CBs to conduct documentation […] |
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BIs are utilized by governments to improve efficiency and effectiveness policymaking efforts and decision-making processes (OECD, 2021). BIs rely on behavioral economics, psychology, and social sciences that can contribute to better policies. Promoting behavioral change is a central goal of regulation, as demonstrated during the pandemic when governments used regulatory approaches to impose measures to […] |
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Agriculture has experienced challenges in maintaining and improving productivity under climate change, which is stressing crops with droughts, heat, salinity, and flooding. A report from Stanford University (2021) revealed that global farming productivity was 21% lower than it could have been without climate change. This indicates that climate change has basically wiped out about seven […]
In a cashless society, financial transactions are conducted digitally. As digitalization progresses, cryptocurrencies, digital payments, and ecommerce are more common. A cashless society helps reduce business risks and costs, increases transaction speed, and facilitates the collection of economic information and digital connection. It also creates concerns over users’ privacy, marginalization of those without digital technology […] 
Until recently, the competitiveness of the tourism sector was largely determined by expansion on the demand side, measured in terms of both the quantity and value of visitors. The economy, society, and environment are all affected by tourism, both positively and negatively. In addition to responding to increasing demand, the tourism industry is expected to […] |
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According to an ILO report (2022), diversity, equity, and inclusion have become increasingly important topics in the workplace in recent years. Organizations are recognizing the benefits of a diverse workforce and trying to create inclusive cultures that promote productivity and employee engagement. However, designing work processes that are truly inclusive and accommodate the needs of […] |
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Most regions have yet to reap the benefits of economic growth resulting from industrialization. However, the negative implications of the existing industrial “linear” model, which does not consider environmental aspects in the product design stage, are clear. To negate the adverse impacts and keep the increase in the average global temperature within 1.5°C, the 2022 […]
Digital upgrading is essential for SMEs to improve productivity and stay competitive. The foundation of this transition is data generated from all aspects of operations, which, through effective collection, analysis, and visualization, enable informed decisions, optimize management, and predict demand. The advantages of SMEs are agility, flexibility, and ability to customize, which require clear information […] 
This P-Talk explores the implementation of productivity concepts within ecoindustrial parks, fostering resource efficiency, cleaner production, and industrial symbiosis to drive inclusive, sustainable industrial development. Dr. Hung-Suck Park, Distinguished Chair Professor, Ulsan College, Republic of Korea, draws on real-life examples and best practices from the ROK to showcase the economic, environmental, and social benefits of […] |
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Improving female labor force participation in productive economic activities and increasing the number of women in leadership positions are critical for productivity growth. In the Asia-Pacific, women continue to be underrepresented in leadership positions and still hold fewer than 45% of leadership positions in most sectors, including the public sector, and their untapped potential undermines […] |
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