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Development of Public-sector Productivity Specialists
24-CP-53-GE-TRC-A |
Online |
1 April 2024 |
5 April 2024 |
13 March 2024 |
Introduce the concepts, approaches, tools, and techniques needed by productivity specialists in the public sector; equip participants with required skillsets and competencies as productivity specialists; and explore the roles of productivity specialists in supporting improvement initiatives in public-sector organizations. |
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Workshop on Value Addition of Gemstone Products for Compliance with International Standards
24-IP-26-GE-WSP-B |
Face to Face |
22 April 2024 |
25 April 2024 |
19 February 2024 |
Review international standards on gemstone products; provide comprehensive knowledge of cutting, polishing, designing, and heating techniques; and enhance understanding of best practices and technological advances in gemstone value chains including mining, manufacturing, and trading. |
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3 |
Training Course for Assessors for the Green Productivity Specialists Certification Program
24-RC-03-GE-TRC-B |
Face-to-face |
22 April 2024 |
26 April 2024 |
29 February 2024 |
Develop qualified, competent assessors for APO-accredited certification bodies (CBs); familiarize participants with the APO-GPS 201:2023 Requirements for Green Productivity (GP) Specialists; and impart the methods, criteria, and competencies required by assessors to conduct assessment of GP certification candidates. |
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Multicountry Observational Study Mission on Industrial Symbiosis
24-CP-43-GE-OSM-A |
Face to Face |
21 May 2024 |
23 May 2024 |
29 March 2024 |
Develop an understanding of industrial symbiosis and its contribution to sustainability; provide references on and practical strategies for the circular economy; and discuss policies facilitating resource efficiency and sustainable industrialization. |
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Training Course on Gainsharing in Agribusiness Enterprises
24-CL-23-GE-TRC-A |
Face to Face |
20 May 2024 |
24 May 2024 |
29 March 2024 |
Introduce concepts and strategies of gainsharing and profit sharing; examine methodologies to design gainsharing plans and strategies; and explore gainsharing approaches for fostering a more equitable distribution of gains across agricultural value chains. |
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6 |
Training Course on Innovative Technologies in Vegetable Farming
24-IP-24-GE-TRC-A |
Face to Face |
3 June 2024 |
7 June 2024 |
1 April 2024 |
Understand the latest technologies and measures for improving the productivity of vegetable farming; explain the effectiveness of different innovative technologies and measures; learn about key success factors in innovative vegetable farming; and explore prospects for adoption in APO members |
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Development of Productivity Practitioners for the Youth
24-CL-25-GE-TRC-A |
Face to Face |
10 June 2024 |
14 June 2024 |
1 April 2024 |
Provide knowledge of productivity tools, techniques, and enhancement initiatives; present examples of productivity-related programs for the youth; and build networks among productivity practitioners in APO members. |
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8 |
Training Course on Blockchain Application
24-IP-19-GE-TRC-A |
Online |
2 April 2024 |
5 April 2024 |
13 March 2024 |
Enhance understanding of blockchains and related technologies, grasp the applications and uses of blockchains, and seek ways to increase productivity by applying blockchain technology |
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9 |
Training Course on Applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality
24-IP-18-GE-TRC-A |
Online |
23 April 2024 |
26 April 2024 |
1 April 2024 |
Understand the concepts of virtual reality/augmented reality (VR/AR) and their transformative impact across various sectors; learn about VR/ AR applications in various sectors and their impact on productivity; and examine VR/AR project management and foresight, ethical considerations, and integration with AI. |
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10 |
Workshop on Innovative Transformation for Lifestyle and Service Sectors
24-IP-25-GE-WSP-A |
Online |
23 April 2024 |
25 April 2024 |
1 April 2024 |
Understand innovative transformation and its multifaceted components for productivity improvement; examine the impact of innovative transformation in the lifestyle and service sectors; highlight successful case studies of innovative transformation in the lifestyle and service sectors; and explore innovative strategies to enhance productivity in those sectors. |
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Training Course on AI Applications in the Service Sector
24-IP-16-GE-TRC-A |
Online |
23 April 2024 |
26 April 2024 |
1 April 2024 |
Understand how AI enables predictive field service, anticipates service requirements, and automatically adjusts business processes, thereby maximizing productivity, workforce efficiency, and customer satisfaction while reducing costs. |
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12 |
Multicountry Observational Study Mission on Enhancing the Participation of Persons with Disabilities
23-CL-12-GE-OSM-A |
Online |
24 April 2024 |
25 April 2024 |
5 April 2024 |
Evaluate the role of policies and advocacy in promoting disability inclusion in the Asia-Pacific, explore innovative models for disabilityinclusive social and business practices, and showcase best examples in promoting participation for persons with disabilities (PWDs). |
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13 |
Training Course on Building Community-driven Farm Schools
24-CP-32-GE-TRC-A |
Face to Face |
10 June 2024 |
14 June 2024 |
5 April 2024 |
Introduce the concept of community-driven farm schools (CDFS); provide hands-on experience in key training components from best practices in APO members; and discuss critical success factors and how to disseminate good CDFS models and practices across APO member economies. |
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14 |
Training Course on Data Analytic Skills for Service-sector Employees
24-CP-23-GE-TRC-A |
Online |
23 April 2024 |
26 April 2024 |
1 April 2024 |
Introduce the concepts of data analytics, related technologies, and their connection to digital transformation; impart fundamental knowledge of data science and its applications in the service sector; and strengthen the capabilities of service-sector professionals in using data for management, decision-making, and innovation. |
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Training Course on Design Thinking to Improve Public Service Delivery
24-CP-25-GE-TRC-B |
Face to Face |
15 July 2024 |
19 July 2024 |
8 May 2024 |
Train participants in the use of design thinking tools for applications in public-sector organizations to transform service delivery by engaging citizens, enhancing operations, enhancing collaboration and co-creation among stakeholders, innovative problem solving and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of public services across a broad spectrum of public management challenges. |
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