Publications

A joint publication of the APO and ILO, this is an exploration of how an economy, a sector, or an enterprise can restructure with maximum economic [Read More]

Based on the results of a survey in 11 APO members, insights are offered on integrated policy-based approaches to reduce solid waste generation and disposal methods [Read More]

Along with a sprinkling of classic success stories from elsewhere, this volume mainly introduces Japanese niche marketing successes in a witty, friendly style that all can [Read More]

The third volume in the series features best practices in measuring the impact of business excellence approaches, key performance indicators for SMEs, and public service excellence [Read More]

The proceedings of the 2007 International Productivity Conference, where noted speakers gave both theoretical and practical presentations on a variety of KM-oriented topics.

National reports from eight APO members show that the fostering of entrepreneurship has longer-lasting benefits than other forms of assistance, such as technology, finance, and partnership [Read More]

Summaries of nine presentations at the 2007 forum on the strategic management of technology and how it enables the continuous creation of customer value and productivity [Read More]

This compilation of seven resource papers and 13 country reports covers currently applied commercial agricultural biotechnology applications as well as those still in the R&D stage [Read More]

This volume reports the results of a 2003 survey of the legal and regulatory framework for microfinance in nine APO member countries to assist policymakers and [Read More]

An examination of the dimensions and sources of social capital, its benefits and costs, and how it affects productivity.