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SMEs play a pivotal role in economies, comprising over 90% of all businesses and significantly contributing to employment and innovation. However, integrating ESG principles and aligning with the SDGs present notable challenges for these enterprises. According to a 2022 OECD report, SMEs often struggle with limited resources, insufficient access to sustainable finance, and a lack […] |
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Productivity is key to a high-performing public sector, leading to improved citizen satisfaction with government programs and services, enhanced public trust in government and public-sector organizations, improved cost-effectiveness of government programs and services, and better national economic competitiveness, among others. There are several focus areas to improve the productivity of the public sector: work processes; […]
While sustainable tourism broadly refers to all sustainable forms of tourism in natural, urban, and cultural settings, green tourism refers to a specific type of sustainable tourism focused on nature-based experiences, where flora and fauna are the core attractions. Both emphasize environmental preservation (APO, 2009). According to the UNWTO's “Global Policy Review” (2024), analyzing 80 […] |
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The NPC, India is the host of the COE on IT for Industry 4.0 aiming to support industries in APO members to become more competitive and productive in the global digital economy. Established in 1959, ACMA plays a vital role in policy advocacy, trade promotion, technology upgradation, and skill development in the automotive component sector. […] 
This P-Talk highlights the significance of sustainable solutions for nature-positive economies. Biodiversity sustains human life and underpins our societies. Over the past 50 years (1970–2020), the average size of monitored wildlife populations has shrunk by 73%. “Nature positive” refers to the global societal goal to “halt and reverse nature loss by 2030 on a 2020 […] |
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With services now over 70% of global GDP and the rise of servicification, where services increasingly support production, reassessing service regulation is crucial (OECD, 2024). This shift is driven by technological advances, which are making some professions more routinized. A key aspect is the servicification of manufacturing, or servitization, where firms rely more on services […] |
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This inaugural Productivity Trends session explores emerging signals and developments shaping productivity across sectors. Led by strategic foresight expert Dr. Tuomo Kuosa, the session highlights key trend patterns identified through continuous scanning and analysis. Designed to inform strategic thinking and future program planning, it offers practical insights for policymakers, institutions, and productivity professionals. Trends in […] |
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Global supply chains are the backbone of manufacturing. They have faced disruptions from events like the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and natural disasters, highlighting the need for further digitalization. It is vital for firms to pick up early signals of uncertainties, thereby gaining sufficient time to orchestrate operations and resources to withstand disruptions (ADB, 2023). […] |
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Climate finance was at center stage during COP29, bringing together nearly 200 countries in Baku in 2024. While addressing the needs of developing countries and focusing on the role of SMEs in the green transition, the finance commitments were tripled to USD300 billion annually from USD100 billion annually by 2035. Recognizing the gap in capacity […]
The Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology (NPO Turkiye) established 10 model factories (learning factories) in 10 provinces to guide manufacturers across the country. Consultants in those factories in Turkiye are providing lean transformation consultancy to manufacturers. Now the challenge is providing digital transformation consultancy besides lean transformation consultancy. The current gap in digital readiness […] 
This Productivity Talk highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping public service delivery. As demands on public services rapidly evolve, digital transformation plays a vital role. The adoption of AI has been shown to improve response times, reduce corruption, and enable data-driven governance, according to various studies. Dr. Abhinandan Kulal, an Assistant Professor at the […] |
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This P-Talk highlights the importance of inclusive productivity and inclusive engagement, emphasizing the role of accessible tourism as a key driver for advancing these goals. Neha Arora, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Planet Abled, introduces accessibility in tourism and the need for fair and equitable experiences for people with disabilities and the elderly while […] |
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