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.
APO GAIA Internship Placement Program
APO Awards
| S.No. | Title Of Programme | Venue | Start Date | End Date | NPC Closing Date | Target Participant | Program Details |
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| 1 | Workshop on Global Trends in Marine Debris Policies and SMEs 26-SPP-TW-F1-04 |
Face to Face(Taichung) | 15 September | 18 September 2026 | 15 August 2025 | Government officials, policymakers, representatives of SMEs and business associations, consultants, practitioners, researchers, and academics involved in marine debris management, environmental protection, the circular economy, resource recovery, sustainability initiatives, and related policy development. |
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| 2 | Capacity-building Program on the APO Industry 4.0 and Artificial Intelligence Framework 25-RC-23-GE-COE-C-IN01 |
Online | 24 August 2026 | 10 December 2026 | 14 August 2026 | The APO COE on IT for Industry 4.0, hosted by the National Productivity Council (NPC), India, supports productivity-led digital transformation across APO member economies. The COE promotes the adoption of Industry 4.0, AI, and related digital technologies through awareness creation, capacity building, research, knowledge dissemination, and collaborative partnerships. It places special emphasis on strengthening digital transformation capabilities and addressing barriers to responsible adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, particularly among MSMEs. |
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| 3 | Workshop on Quantification and Visualization of CH4 Emissions in Agriculture and Carbon Credit Development through Alternative Wetting and Drying 24-RC-23-GE-COE-C-JP03 |
Hybrid | 17 November 2026 | 19 November 2026 | 15 November 2025 | International RPs who have contributed to previous APO COE on CSA initiatives, particularly the metaanalysis of 2025, or other suitable RPs proposed by NPOs possessing the following qualifications may attend: a. Advanced research and technical expertise in CSA technologies, particularly in rice cultivation, soil N2O and CH4 emissions, emission quantification and visualization, and AWD; b. Demonstrated knowledge of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)-based GHG accounting, MRV, and carbon credit methodologies; c. Hands-on experience in field measurement or estimation approaches, emission data analysis and visualization, and the application of digital tools for GHG assessment; d. Proven experience in designing and delivering technical training or capacity-building programs for government agencies, research institutions, or private-sector practitioners; and 3 e. Excellent English communication, presentation, and technical reporting skills. |
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| 4 | APO Genuine AI Action (GAIA) Internship Program |
Online | 17 September 2026 | 7 September | University Students |
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| 5 | Conference on MSME Excellence and Supplier Development 26-SPP-KH-F1-01 |
Face to Face(Cambodia) | 17 November 2026 | 18 November 2026 | 15 October 2026 | Government officials responsible for MSME development and industrial policy; representatives of NPOs, MSME development agencies, and business associations; industry leaders, researchers, and development partners; and professionals involved in productivity, innovation, and enterprise development. | |
| 6 | Study Mission on Digital Government Leadership Program 26-SPP-KH-F2-02 |
Face to Face(Cambodia) | 1 December 2026 | 4 December 2026 | 1 October 2026 | Senior and middle-level government officials from ministries, NPO head/deputy head, departments, and public agencies responsible for public administration reform, digital transformation, performance management, service delivery, strategic planning, ICT, productivity improvement, or policy development. |
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 anupam.saini@npcindia.gov.in, isg@npcindia.gov.in and bhuvan.joshi@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.
