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SUMMARY:Practicing Kaizen in Africa
DESCRIPTION:This P-Talk highlights the implementation of kaizen\, the Japanese business philosophy that focuses on the process of continuous improvement\, in Africa. With the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)\, kaizen has been introduced to the African continent and is now widely practiced by industries. The APO invited the winners of the Africa Kaizen Award 2025\, an annual award jointly organized by JICA and the African Union Development Agency under the framework of the Africa Kaizen Initiative\, to share insights into their kaizen journeys and business transformation. \nPlease click here to watch. \nSubscribe to our APO YouTube channel for more videos and updates on our activities. \nFor any inquiries\, please write to p-talk@apo-tokyo.org.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/practicing-kaizen-in-africa/
LOCATION:APO Secretariat
CATEGORIES:P-Talks
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SUMMARY:From Startup to Sustainability: How JOYCLE’s Upcycling Model Drives Green Productivity
DESCRIPTION:This P-Talk showcases the upcycling technology of JOYCLE\, a youth-led venture\, and demonstrates how its emphasis on resource efficiency\, waste reduction\, and value creation aligns with the priorities of the APO’s Green Productivity 2.0 initiative. \nJOYCLE’s Chief Executive Officer and Founder\, Yutaro Koyanagi\, introduces the company and explains its upcycling system and business model. The discussion highlights how these approaches can be applied by micro\, small\, and medium-sized enterprises in APO member economies and presents a real-world case of a young entrepreneur achieving both environmental protection and economic development. \nThe session also demonstrates how upcycling can be used as a productivity tool and identifies potential pilot projects and partnership opportunities across member economies. \nPlease click here to watch. \nSubscribe to our APO YouTube channel for more videos and updates on our activities. \nFor any inquiries\, please write to: p-talk@apo-tokyo.org.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/from-startup-to-sustainability-how-joycles-upcycling-model-drives-green-productivity/
LOCATION:APO Secretariat
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328
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SUMMARY:Training Course on AI in Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:The APO emphasizes smart transformation through Industry 4.0 technologies\, including AI\, to boost productivity in agriculture. It focuses on capacity building\, policy advisory\, and promoting best practices\, aligned with leveraging technology in all member economies. With the global population expected to exceed 9 billion by 2050\, with more than 50% in Asia\, agricultural productivity must rise significantly. \nAI enables higher yields and efficient resource use through precise monitoring\, reducing waste and environmental impact. Predictive models and AI-driven weather forecasting help farmers adapt to climate change\, optimize planting\, and mitigate risks. In Japan\, Sendai serves as the regional hub of the Tohoku agricultural belt\, a major food-producing region\, enabling participants to observe AI solutions in a real production environment. The rapid restoration of agricultural production after the 2011 earthquake showcased how technology supports agriculture after major disruptions. \nFor more details please click on PN.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/training-course-on-ai-in-agriculture/
LOCATION:APO Secretariat
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
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SUMMARY:Multicountry Observational Study Mission on Nature-based Solutions and Alternative Energy Sources
DESCRIPTION:Bangladesh is scheduled to graduate from LDC status in 2026. Industrial development plays a crucial role in improving economic and social parameters while simultaneously intensifying consumption of limited natural resources and energy. National developmental policies must integrate environmental considerations across the value chain from raw material extraction to end-of-life treatment to ensure environmentally sustainable growth in all economic aspects. \nAmong the range of efforts in Bangladesh in its commitment to the UN SDGs and green growth\, focus on new alternative energy sources to ensure affordable\, clean energy and support nature-based business models are key aspects of national strategies. Moreover\, given the vulnerability to climate change\, community-level adaptation efforts in Bangladesh also contributes to climate action and resilience. This OSM aligns with the GP 2.0 vision of commitment to net-zero emissions and the UN SDGs. \nFor more details please click on PN.
URL:https://www.apo-tokyo.org/event/multicountry-observational-study-mission-on-nature-based-solutions-and-alternative-energy-sources/
LOCATION:Bangladesh
CATEGORIES:Projects
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