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 […]
Stringent decarbonization regulations such as the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism with active financial obligations across global supply chains is nudging manufacturing-driven economies including Vietnam and the ROC to actively strive for advances in green growth, renewable energy development, the circular economy, and low‑carbon industrial transformation. With shared priorities and mutual interest, this workshop through […]