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In recent years, public-sector organizations have been under increasing pressure to use resources more efficiently to meet the growing expectations of citizens and stakeholders. Work design plays a key role in enhancing productivity by optimizing workflows and ensuring that tasks are carried out effectively. In addition, a well-designed work environment contributes to improved employee satisfaction, […]
Since the APO started the Accreditation and Certification Program in 2018, nine CBs have been accredited and two NPOs or their affiliated organizations are in various stages of development to become CBs. With these developments and to remain abreast of international practices, the APO-AB is endeavoring to raise the bar of its assessment standards so […] |
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Data analytics involve the collection, organization, analysis, and visualization of data, enabling organizations and individuals to observe patterns, understand situations, make predictions, and make informed decisions. With timely information gathered by sensors and the internet and continuously enhanced computing power, big data analytics and AI can strengthen the capacity to analyze, interpret, forecast, and prescribe […]
Driven by advanced technology, conventional work styles requiring high labor intensivity have shifted toward less physical interaction. Employers and employees no longer need to be under the same roof, which was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to these changes, labor–management relations have become more complex and challenging. The rise of remote work and flexibility, […] 
This P-Talk addresses the challenges SMEs face in sustainability reporting and offers guidance on starting this essential journey. Beyond the macroeconomic reasons for sustainability, it highlights practical business opportunities and productivity benefits of reporting and systemic innovation. The session provides an overview of advancing sustainability maturity, emphasizing how integrating ESG practices can enhance productivity, reduce […] |
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Industrialization is a pathway toward economic development as it generates employment, increases exports, and raises standards of living. Emerging economies in the Asia-Pacific are undergoing industrialization but have yet to reap the benefits of economic prosperity. The current business scenario faces unprecedented challenges including climate change, high carbon emissions, pollution, and natural resource depletion. Enterprises […] |
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Global livestock production contributes approximately 14.5% of all anthropogenic GHG emissions, with cattle being the largest contributors, followed by pigs, buffalo, and chickens (FAO, 2023). Enhanced productivity in livestock farming through innovation is vital to reducing these emissions and achieving sustainability in the sector. APO members face significant challenges in balancing livestock productivity with environmental […] 
This P-Talk highlights the critical relationship between productivity and the development of service quality standards in government services. It explores the concepts, tools, and strategies necessary to create and institutionalize these standards, ensuring that they become an integral part of the culture within public-sector organizations. By embedding service quality into organizational practices, government agencies can […] |
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A well-designed regulation plays an important role in promoting productivity and economic development, thereby enhancing wider social well-being. In the recent APO publication A Regulatory Policy Toolkit to Improve Productivity, Adjunct Scholar Derek Gill, Victoria University of Wellington School of Government, New Zealand, outlines the core components of good practice in the design of regulatory […] |
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Organic agriculture is a holistic production management system that promotes and enhances agro-ecosystem health, including biodiversity, biological cycles, and soil health. This is achieved using agronomic, biological, and mechanical methods, as opposed to synthetic materials, to meet specific needs within the system. To address global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and food security, […] |
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This P-Talk highlights the current situation of smart agriculture in Japan, discusses the background, and explores future prospects, referring to the examples of other Asian countries. Dr. Koichi Fukuda, who is very familiar with smart agriculture in Japan, introduces many actual cases and his expectations for future smart agriculture based on the reality of the […] |
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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 currently widely practiced by industries. The APO invited the winners of the Africa Kaizen […] |
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