APO ADVANCES PRODUCTIVITY VIA STRATEGIC INITIATIVES, GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) reaffirmed its commitment to addressing pressing productivity challenges with the announcement of several strategic initiatives and partnerships.

APO in a statement said these endeavours leveraged global expertise and collaborative efforts in enhancing productivity and driving sustainable growth across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

In a recent milestone collaboration, APO joined forces with the prestigious Institut Européen d'Administration des Affaires (INSEAD) to inaugurate an intensive executive leadership programme tailored for National Productivity Organizations (NPOs).

Held from April 29 to May 3 at INSEAD’s Europe campus in Fontainebleau, France, this programme was attended by 12 executive officers who lead respective NPOs under the guidance of eight global thought leaders and practitioners.

APO Secretary-General, Dr Indra Pradana Singawinata in his opening remarks underscored the critical need for APAC to tackle productivity challenges with resilience and innovation.

Furthermore, a strategic meeting between Dr Singawinata and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Secretary-General, Mathias Cormann was held on May 1 in Paris.

The discussion was also attended by other OECD officials which centered on deeper collaboration on productivity enhancement, sustainability, and innovation, marking a significant step in renewing cooperation between the APO and OECD, particularly in continuing joint projects on productivity measurement and statistics.

Building upon its membership in the OECD’s Global Forum on Productivity (GFP) since 2020, the APO solidified commitment with GFP management on May 2 aimed at enhancing the capacity of APO members in productivity analysis and policy formulation.

These strategic initiatives and partnerships underscore the APO’s dedication to equipping its members with the tools and expertise to address complex productivity challenges, driving sustainable development and prosperity across the APAC region.

-- BERNAMA