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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 20 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 20 member countries and the professionals and enterprises both from public and private sector can benefit from these programs.
Upcoming APO Programs
Nominations are invited for the following APO Programs.
- Current Courses
- Archive Courses
| Title | Venue | Start Date | End Date | Deadline | Broucher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Training Programs: | |||||
| 19-IN-01-GE-OSM-C: Individual-country Observational Study Missions | Pakistan | 10-Jan-2019 | 05-Mar-2019 | ||
| 19-IN-04-GE-DMP-C: Development of Demonstration Companies | Pakistan | 10-Jan-2019 | 05-Mar-2019 | ||
| 19-IN-32-GE-TRC-A: Training of Trainers and Consultants in Green Productivity | Taipei, Republic of China | 10-Jun-2019 | 21-Jun-2019 | 20-Mar-2019 | |
| 19-AG-06-GE-CON-A: Asian Food and Agribusiness Conference: Smart Food Value Chains | Bangkok, Thailand | 11-Jun-2019 | 13-Jun-2019 | 20-Mar-2019 | |
| 19-IN-82-GE-WSP-B: Workshop on Sharing Best Practices in Transparent Governance for Productivity Growth in the Public Sector | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 24-Jun-2019 | 28-Jun-2019 | 20-Mar-2019 | |
| 19-IN-61-GE-TRC-A: Training of Trainers on Productivity Measurement for Public-sector Organizations | Manila, Philippines | 24-Jun-2019 | 28-Jun-2019 | 04-Apr-2019 | |
| 19-AG-04-GE-WSP-B: Workshop on Innovations in Agribusiness for Young Entrepreneurs | Taipei, Republic of China | 01-Jul-2019 | 05-Jul-2019 | 18-Apr-2019 | |
| 19-IN-45-GE-WSP-A: Workshop on the use of smart Technology to Raise Productivity in the Service Sector | Singapore | 16-Jul-2019 | 19-Jul-2019 | 07-May-2019 | |
| 19-IN-39-GE-TRC-A: Development of Public-sector Productivity Specialists (APO Certified Public-sector Productivity Specialists) | Bangkok, Thailand | 22-Jul-2019 | 26-Jul-2019 | 08-Apr-2019 | |
| 19-AG-03-GE-TRC-B: Training of Trainers on Development of Rural Leadership for Change | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 22-Jul-2019 | 26-Jul-2019 | 26-Apr-2019 | |
| 19-IN-42-GE-WSP-B: Workshop on Developing Regulatory Management System (RMS) Framework to Improve Public-sector Productivity | Manila, Philippines | 05-Aug-2019 | 09-Aug-2019 | 06-May-2019 | |
| 19-IN-22-G E-TRC-A: Training of Trainers on Assistance Systems for Cyber physical Facilities | Taipei, Republic of China | 05-Aug-2019 | 09-Aug-2019 | 14-May-2019 | |
| 19-IN-34-GE-WSP-A: Workshop on Advanced Strategic Management for Enhancing Productivity | Nadi, Fiji | 12-Aug-2019 | 16-Aug-2019 | 07-May-2019 | |
| 19-AG-19-GE-CON-A: 4th International Conference on Biofertilizers and Biopesticides: Integrated Pest Management | Pingtung, Republic of China | 20-Aug-2019 | 23-Aug-2019 | 30-Apr-2019 | |
| 19-AG-16-GE-TRC-B: Organic Agroindustry Development Leadership Course in Asia | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | 09-Sep-2019 | 13-Sep-2019 | 15-May-2019 | |
| 19-AG-24-GE-WSP-B: Workshop on Trends in the Development of Traditional Craft Villages in the Industry 4.0 Era | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | 02-Oct-2019 | 04-Oct-2019 | 04-Jul-2019 | |
| 19-AG-01-GE-WSP-A: Workshop on Application of Smart Organic Agriculture Models and Traceability Systems for Agricultural Products | Hanoi, Vietnam | 07-Oct-2019 | 11-Oct-2019 | 26-Jun-2019 | |
| 19-AG-10-GE-WSP-B: Workshop on Smart Farming Models | Bangkok, Thailand | 04-Nov-2019 | 08-Nov-2019 | 25-Jun-2019 | |
| Self-learning e-Course: | |||||
| 17-AG-23-GE-DLN-A-01: Self-Learning E-Course on Organic Agriculture and Organic Agribusiness | Online | 01-Sep-2018 | 31-Aug-2019 | 01-Aug-2019 | |
| 18-AG-23-GE-DLN-A-05: Self-Learning E-Course on Business Models for Women Entrepreneurs | Online | 15-Oct-2018 | 14-Apr-2019 | 14-Mar-2019 | |
| 18-AG-23-GE-DLN-A-04: Self-Learning E-Course on Future Food: Exploring Business Opportunities | Online | 01-Nov-2018 | 30-Apr-2019 | 30-Mar-2019 | |
| 18-IN-06-GE-DLN-A-01: Self-learning e-Course on Energy Efficiency Techniques | Online | 01-Nov-2018 | 30-Nov-2018 | 31-Oct-2018 | |
| 18-AG-23-GE-DLN-A-06: Self-Learning E-Course on Smart Farm Mechanization | Online | 15-Nov-2018 | 14-May-2019 | 15-Apr-2019 | |
| 18-AG-23-GE-DLN-A-02:Self-learning e-Course on Urban Agriculture | Online | 01-Dec-2018 | 31-May-2019 | 02-May-2019 | |
| 18-AG-23-GE-DLN-A-03: Self-learning e-Course on Building Climate Change-resilient Agriculture | Online | 17-Dec-2018 | 16-Jun-2019 | 15-May-2019 | |
| 19-AG-17-GE-DLN-A: Self-leaming e-Course for the Agriculture and Food Sectors | Online | 01-Jan-2019 | 31-Dec-2019 | 30-Nov-2019 | |
| 18-IN-06-GE-DLN-A-02: Self-leaming e-Course on Basic Data Analytics for the Public Sector | Online | 01-Feb-2019 | 31-Jan-2020 | 31-Dec-2019 | |
| 18-AG-23-GE-DLN-A-01: Self-leaming e-Course on Modem Food Storage and Transport Technologies | Online | 26-Apr-2019 | 25-Oct-2019 | 25-Sep-2019 | |
| Title | Venue | Start Date | End Date | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Training Programs: | ||||
| 18-AG-56-GE/SPP-OSM-B: Multicountry Observational Study Mission on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Advanced Postharvest Handling Technologies | Tokyo, Japan | 27-May-2019 | 31-May-2019 | 15-Feb-2019 |
| 19-RP-14-GE-WSP-B: Workshop on the Internet of Things for Productivity Enhancement | Taipei, Republic of China | 27-May-2019 | 31-May-2019 | 15-Feb-2019 |
| 19-IN-71-GE-WSP-A: Workshop on Advanced Performance Management for Modern Public-sector Organizations | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 19-May-2019 | 23-May-2019 | 08-Feb-2019 |
| 19-AG-14-GE-WSP-B: Workshop on Building Climate Resilience in Agriculture | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 05-May-2019 | 09-May-2019 | 05-Feb-2019 |
| 19-1N-41-GE-TRC-A: Training of Trainers on Smart Service and Technology for the Health Sector | Jakarta, Indonesia | 22-Apr-2019 | 26-Apr-2019 | 18-Jan-2019 |
| 18-AG-47-GE/SPP-OSM-A: Multicountry Observational Study Mission on Sustainable Food Value Chains | Tokyo, Japan | 22-Apr-2019 | 26-Apr-2019 | 01-Feb-2019 |
| International Workshop on Value-added Agriculture | Islamabad, Pakistan | 22-Apr-2019 | 26-Apr-2019 | 08-Mar-2019 |
| 19-IN-51-GE-WSP-A: Workshop on Accountable Governance for Productivity Growth and Competitiveness | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 21-Apr-2019 | 25-Apr-2019 | 16-Jan-2019 |
| 19-RP-25-GE-CON-B: Forum on Disruptive Technologies and Technology-driven Productivity | Jakarta, Indonesia | 26-Mar-2019 | 28-Mar-2019 | 18-Jan-2019 |
| 19-IN-80-GE-WSP-B: Workshop on Developing Standards for Smart Cities | Seoul, Republic of Korea | 25-Mar-2019 | 29-Mar-2019 | 04-Jan-2019 |
| 17-IN-82-GE-WSP-A: Workshop and Practitioners' Group Meeting on Standardization of Industrial Automation | Delhi, India | 14-Mar-2019 | 15-Mar-2019 | 11-Jan-2019 |
| 19-IN-36-GE-WSP-A: APO Development Workshop for Practitioners of Business Excellence | Singapore | 11-Mar-2019 | 14-Mar-2019 | 01-Jan-2019 |
| 19-AG-09-GE-WSP-B: Workshop on Accelerating Agribusiness Startups | Yogyakarta, Indonesia | 11-Mar-2019 | 15-Mar-2019 | 11-Jan-2019 |
| 19-IN-02-GE-TES-C: Technical Expert Services (TES) | Pakistan | 01-Jan-2019 | 31-Dec-2019 | 08-Feb-2019 |
| 18-IN-81-GE-TRC-B: Training of Trainers on Benchmarking to Enhance Organizational Excellence in the Service Sector | Suva, Fiji | 10-Dec-2018 | 14-Dec-2018 | 31-Aug-2018 |
| 18-AG-32-GE-TRC-A: Training of Trainers on Quality Standards for Agricultural Products to Enhance Market Access | Vientiane, Lao PDR | 10-Dec-2018 | 14-Dec-2018 | 02-Oct-2018 |
| 18-RP-41-GE-RES-B: Research on Reskilling Workers to Enhance Labor Productivity | Jakarta, Indonesia | 05-Dec-2018 | 07-Dec-2018 | 28-Aug-2018 |
| 18-AG-42-GE-WSP-B: Workshop on Organic Agriculture 3.0 | Chennai, India | 03-Dec-2018 | 07-Dec-2018 | 03-Sep-2018 |
| 18-AG-27-GE-WSP-A: Workshop on Innovations in Food Value Chains | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | 26-Nov-2018 | 30-Nov-2018 | 13-Aug-2018 |
| 18-RP-48-GE-CON-A: International Conference on Public-sector Productivity | Manila, Philippines | 22-Nov-2018 | 24-Nov-2018 | 18-Jul-2018 |
| 18-IN-60-GE-OSM-B: Multicountry Observational Study Mission on Regulatory Review Enhancing Public-sector Productivity | Manila, Philippines | 19-Nov-2018 | 23-Nov-2018 | 25-Jul-2018 |
| 18-AG-24-GE-OSM-A: Multicountry Observational Study Mission (OSM) on Best Practices in Agrotourism | Taipei, Republic of China | 19-Nov-2018 | 23-Nov-2018 | 13-Aug-2018 |
| 18-IN-71-GE-TRC-A: -A: Training of Trainers on Performance Management for Public-sector Organizations | Manila, Philippines | 12-Nov-2018 | 16-Nov-2018 | 01-Aug-2018 |
| 18-IN-32-GE-TRC-A: Training of Trainers on Customer Satisfaction Index Development for the Service Sector | Seoul, Republic of Korea | 12-Nov-2018 | 16-Nov-2018 | 27-Aug-2018 |
| 18-AG-ll-GE-WSP-A: Workshop on International Marketing of Agri-food Products | Manila, Philippines | 06-Nov-2018 | 09-Nov-2018 | 30-Jul-2018 |
| 18-AG-22-GE-WSP-A: Workshop on Innovative Rural Community Development Models | Yogyakarta, Indonesia | 22-Oct-2018 | 26-Oct-2018 | 27-Jul-2018 |
| 18-AG-54-GE-TRC-B: -A: Training of Trainers on Ecotourism and Agro-tourism | Nadi, Fiji | 22-Oct-2018 | 26-Oct-2018 | 24-Jul-2018 |
| 18-AG-08-GE-TRC-A: -A: Training of Trainers on Building Climate Resilience in Agriculture: Water Resources | Tehran, IR Iran | 20-Oct-2018 | 24-Oct-2018 | 17-Jul-2018 |
| 18-RP-37-GE-TRC-B: Training of Trainers on Scenario Planning Development | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 15-Oct-2018 | 19-Oct-2018 | 13-Jul-2018 |
| 18-IN-62-GE-WSP-B:Workshop on e-Government for Smart and Productive Public Service | Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran | 29-Sep-2018 | 03-Oct-2018 | 25-May-2018 |
| 18-IN- 48-GE- WSP-A: Workshop on Innovative and Strategic Leadership for Enhancing Public-sector Productivity | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 17-Sep-2018 | 21-Sep-2018 | 15-May-2018 |
| 18-AG-01-GE-WSP-B: Workshop on Smart Agriculture Extension Models | Colombo, Sri Larika | 17-Sep-2018 | 21-Sep-2018 | 25-Jun-2018 |
| 18-RP-49-GE-TRC-B: -A: Training of Trainers on Foresight Management for Strategic Planning Specialists | Bangkok, Thailand | 17-Sep-2018 | 21-Sep-2018 | 20-Jun-2018 |
| 18-IN-43-GE-OSM-B: Multicounty Observational Study Mission on Innovation and Competitiveness in SMEs | Taipei, Republic of China | 10-Sep-2018 | 14-Sep-2018 | 10-Jun-2018 |
| 18-IN-44-GE-OSM-A: Multicountry Observational Study Mission on SME Development | Seoul, Republic of Korea | 10-Sep-2018 | 14-Sep-2018 | 19-Jul-2018 |
| 18-IN- 80-GE- WSP-B: Workshop on Productivity Measurement in SMEs | Nadi, Fiji | 03-Sep-2018 | 07-Sep-2018 | 04-May-2018 |
| 18-RP-38-GE-WSP-B: -A: Workshop on Development of Frameworks for Foresight in Public-sector Organizations | Manila, Philippines | 03-Sep-2018 | 07-Sep-2018 | 25-Jun-2018 |
| 18-RP-40-GE-CON-B: Forum on Strengthening Accelerator Centers to Support Startups | Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran | 01-Sep-2018 | 05-Sep-2018 | 28-May-2018 |
| 18-IN- 30-GE- TRC-A: Certified Productivity Practitioners Course | Tagaytay City, Philippines | 20-Aug-2018 | 31-Aug-2018 | 23-May-2018 |
| 18-RP-ll-GE-CON-B: Forum on the Impact of Education Policies on National Productivity Growth | Manila, the Philippines | 14-Aug-2018 | 17-Jul-2018 | 14-May-2018 |
Information for applicants
Please read instruction before applying for any course.
| APO Biodata Form : | Download | Instruction for applicants : | Download | |
| Nomination letter for Government Sector : | Download | Nomination letter for Private Sector : | Download | |
| List of required documents : | Download | APO Guide for Participants: | Download |
Contact
APO Liaison Department
National Productivity Organization
Ministry of Industries & Production
Government of Pakistan
Email: sohaib@npo.gov.pk; rashid@npo.gov.pk
