NPC is the Nodal Agency in charge of organizing Indian participation in the training programmes, workshops and seminars offered by APO in Member Countries on different subjects related to productivity. NPC also hosts APO programmes in India every year for participants of Member Countries.
To apply for the training programme (Please download the following PDF).
| S.No. | Title Of Programme | Venue | Start Date | End Date | NPC Closing Date | Target Participant | Program Details |
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| 1 | APO e-Course on Innovative Entrepreneurship for the Youth 23-IP-04-GE-DLN-A |
Digital Learning | 31 May 2024 | Enhance young entrepreneurs’ knowledge of innovative, creative industries and requirements for starting new businesses and present case studies of successful entrepreneurship ventures by the youth. |
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| 2 | APO Productivity Talk 24-RC-04-GE-DLN-A |
Digital Learning | 1 January 2024 | 31 December 2024 | Discuss current and emerging trends in productivity and innovation in various economic sectors through digital platforms, share exemplary applications of productivity enhancement tools and techniques, provide insights from APO programs for member economies, and document inspiring productivity success stories/case studies. |
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| 3 | APO e-Course on Circular Economy Implementation and Strategies for the Public Sector 24-CP-44-GE-DLN-A |
Digital Learning | 30 November 2024 | Present the core principles and concepts of the circular economy (CE); show how to formulate effective CE strategies tailored to unique sectoral challenges and opportunities; and offer practical insights on integrating CE practices into existing public-sector policies, strategies, and practices |
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| 4 | APO e-Course on Digital Transformation Strategies for the Service Sector 24-CP-21-GE-DLN-A |
Digital Learning | 29 November 2024 | 29 November 2024 | Learn the requirements for accelerating service delivery and enhancing quality through digitalization; acquire knowledge of digitalization strategies and roadmaps for service organizations; and understand the implications of emerging technologies for service delivery along with legal and technical considerations. |
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| 5 | APO e-Course on Lean Management in the Public Sector 24-CP-41-GE-DLN-A |
Digital Learning | 29 November 2024 | 29 November 2024 | Explain the principles and best practices of lean management as applied in the public sector, show how lean methodologies and strategies enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the public sector, and give examples of quality improvement processes in public service delivery through lean management applications |
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| 6 | APO e-Course on Managing Disruptive Technologies 24-CP-04-GE-DLN-A |
Digital Learning | 29 November 2024 | 29 November 2024 | Learn about the utilization of disruptive technologies and their management in the manufacturing sector; understand the value, business models, and areas of disruptive technologies across different sectors; and improve the performance and productivity of manufacuring value chains through effective management in adopting disruptive technologies at the organizational level. |
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| 7 | APO e-Course on Performance Management Systems in the Public Sector 24-CL-12-GE-DLN-A |
Digital Learning | 29 November 2024 | 29 November 2024 | Acquire basic understanding of emerging concepts, principles, and values of performance management in public-sector organizations; learn about different models and applications of performance management systems in the public sector; and understand effective performance management in practice. |
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| 8 | APO e-Course on Evidence-based Decision-making for Innovation in Public Organizations 24-CP-30-GE-DLN-A |
Digital Learning | 30 October 2024 | Understand the principles and concepts of evidence-based decisionmaking for innovation in the public sector; learn how to interpret, evaluate, and analyze data for public policy decision-making; and acquire know-how in assessing evidence-based, informed decisionmaking for innovation in the public sector. |
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| 9 | APO e-Course on Innovative Entrepreneurship for the Youth 23-IP-04-GE-DLN-A |
Digital Learning | 31 May 2024 | Enhance young entrepreneurs’ knowledge of innovative, creative industries and requirements for starting new businesses and present case studies of successful entrepreneurship ventures by the youth. |
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| 10 | APO e-Course on Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector 24-CP-07-GE-DLN-A |
Digital Learning | 30 October 2024 | 30 October 2024Understand concepts and applications of Artficial Intelligence (AI) in the public sector; examine the potential benefits and challenges of implementing AI in public-sector organizations; and develop the skills required to identify suitable AI-based solutions for public-sector organizations. |
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| 11 | APO e-Course on Digital Innovation in the Public Sector 24-IP-08-GE-DLN-A |
Digital Learning | 29 November 2024 | Learn about digital innovation processes in the public sector; understand the application of digital technologies in enhancing innovation in public service delivery; develop digital skills and capacity building for public-sector employees to drive innovations; and identify barriers to and share insights on the future trends of digital innovations in the public sector. |
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| 12 | APO e-Course on Innovation Management for SMEs 23-IP-14-GE-DLN-A |
Digital Learning | 27 December 2024 | Understand the concept and importance of innovation management in SMEs; learn about the ISO 56000 series for innovation management in SMEs; and examine best practices of innovation management |
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| S.No. | Title Of Programme | Venue | Start Date | End Date | NPC Closing Date | Target Participant | Program Details |
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| 1 | Training Course on Smart Manufacturing Specialists 24-CP-52-GE-TRC-A |
Face-to-face(republic of Taiwan) | 26 August 2024 | 30 August 2024 | 19 June 2024 | Enhance the capability of productivity practitioners in providing consultancy and training in guiding SMEs toward digital transformation; provide hands-on learning on data analytics and programming; and examine key technologies in smart manufacturing (SM) for SMEs |
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| 2 | Conference on Open Innovation in the Public Sector 24-IP-02-GE-CON-A |
Face to Face(Philippines,Manila) | 28 August 2024 | 29 August 2024 | 19 June 2024 | Discuss and exchange knowledge on challenges, trends, and issues related to the application of open innovation in enhancing the productivity of public-sector organizations. |
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| 3 | Workshop on Development of Rural Economies through Smart Villages 24-IP-22-GE-WSP-A |
Face to Face(Indonesia) | 27 August 2024 | 30 August 2024 | 30 June 2024 | Understand the smart village concept that contributes to the sustainable development of rural communities; learn about policies and frameworks that support smart villages; understand critical success factors from case studies and site visits; and discuss how to promote the concept among APO members through a demonstration project. |
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| 4 | Workshop on Sustainable Food Systems 24-CP-48-GE-WSP-A |
Face to Face(Bangladesh) | 26 August 2024 | 29 August 2024 | 24 June 2024 | Understand sustainable food systems (SFS) including elements, approaches, and evolving paradigms; share best practices of SFS; and explore strategies to support APO members in preventing and mitigating risks from food system changes and overall food system transformation. |
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| 5 | Workshop on the Regulatory Sandbox Mechanism for Productivity Policies 24-CP-29-GE-WSP-A |
Online | 17 July 2024 | 19 July 2024 | 30 June 2024 | Understand sandbox mechanisms in the context of regulatory experimentation, discuss their role in strengthening productivity policies, and examine case studies of regulatory sandbox and agile regulation approaches to foster innovation and efficient policymaking. |
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| 6 | Workshop on Strategic Marketing for Digital Transformation 24-CP-58-GE-WSP-A |
Face to Face(Pakistan) | 10 September 2024 | 13 September 2024 | 5 July 2024 | Identify trends in digital transformation in businesses and their implications for strategies and functions; provide references on effective digital marketing methods; and discuss how digital marketing methods and strategies facilitate digital transformation and productivity in SMEs. |
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| 7 | Training Course on Green Productivity 24-CP-37-GE-TRC-A |
Online | 8 July 2024 | 12 July 2024 | 7 June 2024 | Highlight the APO Green Productivity (GP) framework as a pathway to decouple industrialization from environmental degradation; strengthen know-how of the tools, techniques, and methodology of the GP concept; and equip participants with the competency to become APO Certified GP Specialists |
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| 8 | Workshop on the Role of Intellectual Property in Sustainable Innovation and Economic Growth 24-IP-27-GE-WSP-A |
Online | 10 September 2024 | 13 September 2024 | 20 July 2024 | Understand the crucial role of intellectual property (IP) as a cornerstone in achieving innovation-led productivity growth; examine how the IP system contributes to job creation, socioeconomic development, and improved innovation capacities; and analyze diverse case studies and industry best practices to demonstrate how effective IP strategies drive sustainable innovation and economic growth. |
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| 9 | Training Course on Good Regulatory Practices 24-IP-01-GE-TRC-A |
Face to Face(Philippines) | 23 September 2024 | 27 September 2024 | 16 July 2024 | Learn about the fundamentals of good regulatory practices (GRP) in the public sector; examine the requirements for a stable, enabling regulatory environment to support productivity and economic growth; and introduce analytical frameworks and tools for assessing the effectiveness of GRP. |
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| 10 | Workshop on the Role of Intellectual Property in Sustainable Innovation and Economic Growth 24-IP-27-GE-WSP-A |
Face to Face(Turkiye) | 10 September 2024 | 13 September 2024 | 4 July 2024 | Understand the crucial role of intellectual property (IP) as a cornerstone in achieving innovation-led productivity growth; examine how the IP system contributes to job creation, socioeconomic development, and improved innovation capacities; and analyze diverse case studies and industry best practices to demonstrate how effective IP strategies drive sustainable innovation and economic growth |
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| 11 | Workshop on Green Business Models 24-CP-39-GE-WSP-A |
Face to Face(Taichung) | 10 September 2024 | 13 September 2024 | 11 July 2024 | Understand the approaches and concepts guiding enterprises in transforming to green business models; gain insights into various aspects of and evaluation metrics for greening business operations; and build capacity in developing green business plans for enterprises. |
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| 12 | Workshop on Job Redesign for the Service Sector 24-CL-27-GE-WSP-A |
Face-to-face(Singapore) | 1 October 2024 | 4 October 2024 | 5 August 2024 | Identify trends in the service sector and evolving workforce demands; discuss policies and strategies for job redesign and workforce upskilling, especially those addressing service providers; and share good practices of job redesign in businesses |
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| 13 | Workshop on Reskilling the Public-sector Workforce 24-CP-57-GE-WSP-A |
Face to Face(Indonesia) | 17 September 2024 | 20 September 2024 | 22 July 2024 | Identify changing skill needs in the postpandemic era; enhance awareness of skill gaps and improvement strategies; implement new skillsets in daily public-sector operations; develop effective reskilling strategies; foster public–private partnerships for reskilling; and share successful global approaches to skilling initiatives. |
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| 14 | Training Course on Innovative Dairy Farming 24-IP-12-GE-TRC-A |
Online | 22 July 2024 | 25 July 2024 | 5 July 2024 | Learn about innovative dairy-farming technologies, acquire knowledge of policies and regulations to accelerate the adoption of innovations, and share best practices to improve productivity in the dairy sector through new technologies. |
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| 15 | Conference on Productivity Gainsharing for Rural Development 24-CL-32-GE-CON-A |
Face to Face(Lao PDR,Vientiane) | 2 October 2024 | 3 October 2024 | 29 July 2024 | Understand productivity gainsharing policies, frameworks, and models; learn about innovative gainsharing approaches for rural development; and share effective gainsharing practices in the context of rural development focusing on fair sharing among stakeholders. |
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| S.No. | Title Of Programme | Venue | Start Date | End Date | NPC Closing Date | Target Participant | Program Details |
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| 1 | Research on Measuring Productivity in Digital Workplaces 24-RC-21-GE-RES-A |
15 April 2024 | 31 December 2024 | 10 June 2024 | Study the productivity gains from new work styles and digital workplaces due to advanced technology applications; explore how new digital tools improve performance in meeting client expectations; and recommend proposals to strengthen digital workplace strategies. |
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| 2 | Research on Productivity Gainsharing Best Practices in the Agrifood Sector 24-RC-25-GE-RES-B |
Online | 23 April 2024 | 31 December 2024 | 14 June 2024 | Explore the best applications and practices of productivity gainsharing models in the agrifood sector in APO member economies, assess the effectiveness of productivity gainsharing practices in the agrifood sector, and provide recommendations on productivity gainsharing models based on the lessons learned. |
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| 3 | Research on Crowd sourcing for the Public Sector 24-RC-22-GE-RES-B |
Online | 19 April 2024 | 31 December 2024 | 20 June 2024 | Assess applications of crowdsourcing methods in spurring innovation and increasing citizens’ engagement in the delivery of public services; identify crowdsourcing approaches and success factors that promote innovation and productivity performance of the public sector; and analyze lessons learned from crowdsourcing applications in APO members to enhance existing policies and programs. |
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NOMINATION PROCEDURE: All the nominations should be routed through proper channel and as per the attached APO Biodata Form. The nominations received after the last date will not be considered. It is requested to send nominations by e-mail to jittin.kapoor@npcindia.gov.in, isg@npcindia.gov.in and rk.rawat@npcindia.gov.in. All the information pertaining to the nominations will be treated as confidential and classified. The nominated officers may be invited as a faculty in programs on the relevant subject/s, organised by NPC.
FEES and CHARGES :
An Application fee (NON-REFUNDABLE)of Rs. 500/-+ 18% GST for MSME Sector, Trade Unions and NGO and Rs. 1000/-+ 18% GST for others is payable along with the nomination form, for each participant.
IN CASE OF SELECTION BY APO :
NPC will charge Rs. 3,000/-+ 18% GST for MSME Sector, Trade Unions and NGO Rs. 12,000/-+ 18% GST for profit making organizations and Rs. 6,000/- + 18% GST for others per participant is payable towards handling charges and membership fee for the APO Alumni Association of India (AAAI).
The requisite amount can be paid through a demand draft/cheque/ECS drawn in favour of National Productivity Council, New Delhi. In the absence of application fee, the nominations will not be considered. Kindly e-mail the details of the ECS/RTGS/NEFT payment made on isg@npcindia.gov.in. In this regard, the bank account details are attached herewith.In case if an invoice is required by the participant towards the payment of Fee & Charges, a request in this regard may kindly be sent to above email ids well in advance.
