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Asian Productivity Organization(APO)
Formed under a Convention on April 14, 1961, Asian Productivity Organization (APO) is the world’s regional inter-governmental organization dedicated to increase productivity in member countries in Asia and Pacific through mutual cooperation, thus accelerating economic development and better standard of living of its people. The 21 member countries of the APO span the region and its work affects the lives of millions.
The APO offers a wide range of training courses, seminars and workshops, study missions, and demonstration projects in its 21 member countries and the professionals and enterprises both from public and private sector can benefit from these programs.
Scholarship Opportunities
International APO Program
Nominations are invited for the following APO Programs.
| APO National Award | |
| Frame work and guidelines. | Download |
| Nomination Form 1 FOR PRODUCTIVITY ADVOCATES | Download |
| Nomination Form 2 FOR PRODUCTIVITY TECHNICAL EXPERTS | Download |
| Deadline | 31 May 2024 |
- Current Courses
- Archive Courses
| Title | Venue | Start Date | End Date | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Training Programs: | ||||
| 24-RC-02-GE-TRC-B: Training Course for Assessors for the Productivity Specialists Certification Program | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | 16 Sep-2024 | 20 Sep-2024 | 01-Jul-2024 |
| 24-IP-02-GE-CON-A: Conference on Open Innovation in the Public Sector | Manila, Philippines | 28 Aug-2024 | 29 Aug-2024 | 31-May-2024 |
| 24-IP-22-GE-WSP-A: Workshop on Development of Rural Economies through Smart Villages | Jakarta, Indonesia | 27 Aug-2024 | 30 Aug-2024 | 07-Jun-2024 |
| 24-CP-48-GE-WSP-A: Workshop on Sustainable Food Systems | Dhaka, Banglades | 26 Aug-2024 | 29 Aug-2024 | 12-Jun-2024 |
| 24-CP-01-GE-TRC-B: Training Course on Blockchain Technology Application in e-Government | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | 05 Aug-2024 | 09 Aug-2024 | 13-May-2024 |
| 24-IP-23-GE-OSM-A: Multicountry Observational Study Mission on Implementing the Sufficiency Economy Theory to Sustain Community Development | Bangkok, Thailand | 31 Jul-2024 | 02 Aug-2024 | 22-May-2024 |
| 24-CL-29-GE-TRC-B: Training Course on Productivity-linked Wage Systems | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | 01 Jul-2024 | 05 Jul-2024 | 15-Apr-2024 |
| 24-IP-04-GE-TRC-A: Training Course on Building Social Innovation Systems | Da Lat, Vietnam | 01 Jul-2024 | 05 Jul-2024 | 25-Apr-2024 |
| 24-CP-27-GE-WSP-A: Workshop on Digital Communications Strategy for the Public Sector by Republic of China and APO, Japan | Virtual/ Digital Session | 26 Jun-2024 | 28 Jun-2024 | 27-May-2024 |
| 24-CP-60-GE-WSP-A: Workshop on the Business Model Canvas for Startups and Entrepreneurs | Singapore | 25 Jun-2024 | 28 Jun-2024 | 05-Apr-2024 |
| 24-CP-36-GE-TRC-A: Training Course on Building Reliable Supply Chains | Colombo | 24 Jun-2024 | 28 Jun-2024 | 08-Apr-2024 |
| 24-IP-20-GE-TRC-ATraining Course on Gamification and Game Design for Customers and Employee Engagement by (ROC) Taiwan and APO Secretariat, Japan | Virtual/ Digital Session | 18 Jun-2024 | 21 Jun-2024 | 27-May-2024 |
| 24-IP-07-GE-WSP-A: Workshop on Innovations in Public Service Delivery by Republic of Korea and APO, Japan | Virtual/ Digital Session | 11 Jun-2024 | 13 Jun-2024 | 13-May-2024 |
| 24-CL-25-GE-TRC-A: Development of Productivity Practitioners for the Youth | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia | 10 Jun-2024 | 14 Jun-2024 | 15-Mar-2024 |
| 24-CP-32-GE-TRC-A: Training Course on Building Community-driven Farm Schools | Yogyakarta, Indonesia | 10 Jun-2024 | 14 Jun-2024 | 16-Mar-2024 |
| 24-CP-62-GE-TRC-A: Training Course on Big Data Analytics and Data Visualization for Productivity | Ankara, Turkiye | 10 Jun-2024 | 14 Jun-2024 | 22-Mar-2024 |
| 24-IP-15-GE-TRC-A: Training Course on Nurturing Creative Industries by Vietnam and APO, Japan | Virtual/ Digital Session | 04 Jun-2024 | 07 Jun-2024 | 30-May-2024 |
| 24-CP-43-GE-OSM-A, Multicountry Observational Study Mission on Industrial Symbiosis | Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam | 21 May-2024 | 23 May-2024 | 15-Mar-2024 |
| 24-CL-23-GE-TRC-A: Training Course on Gainsharing in Agribusiness Enterprises, | Manila, Philippines | 20 May-2024 | 24 May-2024 | 15-Mar-2024 |
| 24-RC-23-GE-COE-C-PH01: Workshop on Need Assessment of APO Members in Public-sector Productivity | Manila, Philippines | 13 May-2024 | 17 May-2024 | 29-Feb-2024 |
| 24-RC-12-GE-RES-A: Research on Economic Upgrading Strategies and Productivity Growth (Pakistan based), implementing by APO Secretariat, Japan | Virtual/ Digital Session | Apr-2024 | Dec-2024 | 31-May-2024 |
| 23-CL-12-GE-OSM-A: Multicountry Observational Study Mission on Enhancing the Participation of Persons with Disabilities by APO, Japan | Virtual/ Digital Session | 24 Apr-2024 | 25 Apr-2024 | 25-Mar-2024 |
| 24-IP-25-GE-WSP-A: Workshop on Innovative Transformation for Lifestyle and Service Sectors by Singapore and APO, Japan | Virtual/ Digital Session | 23 Apr-2024 | 25 Apr-2024 | 25-Mar-2024 |
| 24-IP-16-GE-TRC-A: Training Course on AI Applications in the Service Sector by APO, Japan | Virtual/ Digital Session | 23 Apr-2024 | 26 Apr-2024 | 03-Apr-2024 |
| 24-IP-18-GE-TRC-A: Training Course on Applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality by Republic of Korea & APO, Japan | Virtual/ Digital Session | 23 Apr-2024 | 26 Apr-2024 | 04-Apr-2024 |
| 24-CP-23-GE-TRC-A: Training Course on Data Analytic Skills for Service-sector Employees | Virtual/ Digital Session | 23 Apr-2024 | 26 Apr-2024 | 04-Apr-2024 |
| 24-RC-25-GE-RES-B: Research on Productivity Gainsharing Best Practices in the Agrifood Sector (Pakistan based), implementing by APO Secretariat, Japan | Virtual/ Digital Session | Apr-2024 | Dec-2024 | 03-Jun-2024 |
| International Workshop on Value Addition of Gemstone Products for Compliance with International Standards | Islamabad, Pakistan | 22 Apr-2024 | 25 Apr-2024 | 31-Mar-2024 |
| 24-RC-03-GE-TRC-B: Training Course for Assessors for the Green Productivity Specialists Certification Program | New Delhi, India | 22 Apr-2024 | 26 Apr-2024 | 28-Feb-2024 |
| 24-RC-22-GE-RES-B: Research on Research on Crowdsourcing for the Public Sector, by APO Secretariat, Japan | Virtual/ Digital Session | Apr-2024 | Dec-2024 | 20-May-2024 |
| 24-IP-19-GE-TRC-A: Training Course on Blockchain Application by India and APO Secretariat, Japan | Virtual/ Digital Session | 02 Apr-2024 | 05 Apr-2024 | 15-Mar-2024 |
| 24-CP-53-GE-TRC-A: Training Course on Development of Public-sector Productivity Specialists by Philippines and APO, Japan | Virtual/ Digital Session | 01 Apr-2024 | 05 Apr-2024 | 01-Mar-2024 |
| 23-CP-11-GE-CON-A: Conference on the Digital Food and Beverage Industry by APO, Japan | Virtual/ Digital Session | 07 Mar-2024 | 07 Mar-2024 | 16-Feb-2024 |
| 24-RC-09-GE-RES-A: Research on Productivity Analysis Series by APO Secretariat, Japan | Virtual/ Digital Session | Mar-2024 | Dec-2024 | 01-Apr-2024 |
| 24-RC-24-GE-RES-A: Research on Government Rightsizing and Restructuring to Improve Bureaucratic Efficiency in APO Member Economies, by APO Secretariat, Japan | Virtual/ Digital Session | Feb-2024 | Dec-2024 | 19-Apr-2024 |
| 23-IP-12-GE-TRC-A: Training Course on Advanced Technologies in Manufacturing Industries by Turkiye and APO Secretariat, Japan | Virtual/ Digital Session | 26 Feb-2024 | 29 Feb-2024 | 20-Feb-2024 |
| 24-RC-17-GE-RES-A: Research on Enhancing Productivity among Persons with Disabilities (Pakistan based), implementing by APO Secretariat, Japan | Virtual/ Digital Session | Feb-2024 | Dec-2024 | 19-Apr-2024 |
| Enhancement Support for SMEs and Productivity Improvement (Pakistan based), implementing by APO Secretariat, Japan | Virtual/ Digital Session | Feb-2024 | Dec-2024 | 19-Apr-2024 |
| 23-CP-50-GE-WSP-A: Workshop on Green Hydrogen Systems for the Sustainable Energy Transition by India and APO Secretariat, Japan | Online | 07 Feb-2024 | 09 Feb-2024 | 26-Jan-2024 |
| 23-CP-51-GE-WSP-A: Workshop on Technological Capacity Enhancement of Businesses by Pakistan and APO Secretariat, Japan | Online | 29 Jan-2024 | 31 Jan-2024 | 17-Jan-2024 |
Information for applicants
Please read instruction before applying for any course.
| APO Biodata Form (Version 2.2) : | Download | Instruction for applicants : | Download | |
| Nomination letter (Virtual/Digital): | Download | Nomination letter (Face to Face) : | Download |
Contact
APO Liaison Office
National Productivity Organization
Ministry of Industries & Production
Government of Pakistan
11th Floor, Shaheed-e-Millat Secretariat
F-6/1, Islamabad, Pakistan
Phone:051-9244254-5
Fax: 051-9244088
| Muhammad Sohaib | Email: sohaib@npo.gov.pk | Mob: 03325490277 |
| Syed Rashid Hasan Gillani | Email: rashid@npo.gov.pk | |
| Nusrat Ali | Email: nusrat.ali@npo.gov.pk |
