India has formally assumed the Chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization:
India has formally assumed the Chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term during the 67th Governing Body Meeting.
- Asian Productivity Organization (APO) is a Tokyo-based intergovernmental body working to boost productivity across the Asia-Pacific region.
- Founded in 1961, with India as a founding member.
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- 21 member economies including India, Japan, Iran, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and others.
- Objectives:
- Promote sustainable socioeconomic growth through enhanced productivity.
- Support inclusive, innovation-led development across industry, agriculture, services, and public sectors.
- Core Functions:
- Policy Advisory: Guides governments on national productivity strategies.
- Capacity Building: Organizes training, workshops, and research programs.
- Centres of Excellence: Supports innovation and excellence across member economies.
- Green Productivity: Promotes environmentally sustainable practices.
- Digital and Innovation Ecosystem: Enhances regional cooperation on digital productivity and entrepreneurship.
