Material flow cost accounting (MFCA) is a prominent productivity tool that focuses on tracing input materials, waste, emissions, and negative products. MFCA helps enhance an organization’s overall economic and environmental performance, which is a useful innovation in the kaizen approach. In this respect, DOSMEP plans to implement the Workshop on MFCA for Lao PDR’s agroprocessing […]
Pakistan possesses vast reserves of high-value indigenous gemstones, including emeralds, rubies, peridot, and topaz. However, much of the sector remains constrained by traditional mining techniques, limited processing capabilities, and informal trade channels, resulting in significant loss of economic value for both Pakistan and the broader region. To unlock the full economic potential of this sector, […]
The rapid advancement of artificial AI, particularly generative AI, is reshaping industries, business models, and the global productivity landscape. At the same time, AX is becoming increasingly integrated with broader DX efforts. As AI becomes an increasingly important driver of innovation and competitiveness, differences in digital readiness, institutional support, organizational capabilities, and access to practical […]
Pakistan’s Pharmaceuticals Export Strategy 2023–2027 identifies pharmaceuticals as a priority export sector and calls for stronger compliance with international production standards, including more GMP-, FDA- or EMA-approved plants. URAAN Pakistan, the government’s Five-Year National Economic Transformation Plan (2024–29), likewise emphasizes export-led growth through its 5Es framework: (i) Exports, (ii) E-Pakistan, (iii) Environment – Food and […]
This TES project aims to support the development of a productivity measurement system to enable data-driven decision-making and strengthen productivity performance, in line with the SPP Primer's focus on AI-based productivity measurement. The activity will support the development of productivity measurement frameworks / system designs for selected sectors as part of the establishment of an […]