Publications

This publication explores the pivotal role of robust institutional innovation ecosystems in fostering productivity across nine APO member economies. Examining policies, initiatives, and outcomes within national [Read More]

Global pandemic recovery continued in 2023, and the APO proposed new initiatives, revised long-standing programs, and looked to a brighter future through expanded cooperation in the [Read More]

The combined efforts of generating employment opportunities and improving job quality play pivotal roles in shaping an economy and workforce productivity. This report analyzes the impact [Read More]

Asia, home to 60% of the world population, exhibits diverse demographic profiles. Proactive policies are needed to manage and take full advantage of changing age structures, [Read More]

The publication delves into informal sector challenges in 10 APO member economies (Bangladesh, Cambodia, Fiji, India, Mongolia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand, Turkiye, Vietnam). Limited access to [Read More]

The 16th edition of the APO Productivity Databook provides comprehensive analyses of Asia’s economic growth and productivity from 1970 to 2021, with projections to 2030. Baseline [Read More]

Reducing costs and increasing productivity are goals of all enterprises, especially SMEs. Alex Yap Yun Fung’s P-Insights report on Rapid Cost-reduction Approaches for SMEs focuses on [Read More]

In order to meet new challenges and demands in modern society, such as the rise of automation, education gaps, and aging populations, the labor forces in [Read More]

Founder Ron Young, Knowledge Associates Cambridge, Ltd., presents innovative KM approaches in this P-Insights report to help enterprises thrive in the rapidly evolving knowledge-based economy, focusing [Read More]

Innovation ecosystems combine ideas, expertise, and resources from diverse actors, including the public sector, to create new processes and business models that increase productivity. Deputy Director [Read More]