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Due to the advisory issued by Govt. of India with regard to avoiding mass gatherings in the wake of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus disease, the APO Alumni Discussion Meet on 27th March, 2020 stands postponed. The revised date and time shall be communicated later.

International Services

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).

APO e-Course
S.No. Title Of Programme Venue Start Date End Date NPC Closing Date Target Participant Program Details
1 APO e-Course on Platform Businesses in the Service Sector
23-CP-17-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 31 August 2023
2 APO e-Course on Workplace Digitalization in Public-sector Organizations
23-CP-09-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 30 September 2023
3 APO e-Course on Data Analytics for SMEs
23-CP-08-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 30 September 2023
4 APO e-Course on Ecodesign and the 3Rs
23-CP-39-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 29 September 2023
5 APO e-Course on Managing Demographic Transition and Its Impacts
23-CL-14-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 22 December 2023
6 APO e-Course on Energy Conservation Opportunities and Best Practices in Industry Sectors
23-CP-38-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 28 December 2023
7 APO e-Course on Regulating Emerging Technologies
22-IP-05-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 20 November 2023
8 APO e-Course on Productivity Measurement in the Service Sector
22-CP-33-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 25 January 2023
APO RESEARCH PROJECTS
S.No. Title Of Programme Venue Start Date End Date NPC Closing Date Target Participant Program Details
1 Research on the Informal Economy and Productivity Growth
23-RC-12-GE-RES-A
Online 15 June 2023 31 December 2023 31 August 2023 Policy analysts or academic researchers specializing in the informal economy and productivity policy with a track record of experience, three or more years in the position, and excellent English writing and presentation skills.
2 Productivity Analysis Series
23-RC-10-GE-RES-A
Online 7 July 2023 31 December 2023 31 August 2023 Research institutions with specialized knowledge on productivity and quantitative and qualitative economic analyses at aggregate and sectoral levels, with a track record of experience and publications in English and experience in providing advisory services to governments.
3 Research on New Dynamics of Global Supply Chains and Implications for Productivity
23-RC-14-GE-RES-B
Online 15 June 2023 31 December 2023 31 August 2023 Analysts or academic researchers specializing in business strategies, GSC strategies, and productivity growth policies with a track record of experience, three or more years in the position, and excellent English writing and presentation skills.
4 Research on Premature Deindustrialization and Productivity Performance
23-RC-13-GE-RES-B
Online 15 June 2023 31 December 2023 31 August 2023 Analysts or academic researchers specializing in industrial economics, industry policies, and productivity studies with a track record of experience, three or more years in the position, and excellent English writing and presentation skills.
5 Research on Strategic Modeling for Future Agriculture in Asia
23-RC-23-GE-RES-A
Online 18 July 2023 31 December 2023 30 August 2023 Research institutions with extensive, specialized knowledge in the topics covered with a track record of experience in conducting long-term policy analyses at national and regional levels in the agrifood sector and research articles published in reputed journals.
6 Research on Measuring the Institutional Capacity of Key Productivitypromoting Institutions in APO Members
23-RC-18-GE-RES-A
Online 21 July 2023 31 December 2023 30 August 2023 Research institutions with expertise in productivity measurement and analysis including monitoring, evaluating, and measuring the performance and capacity of institutions and public policies, along with a track record of English publications and advisory services to governments.
7 Research on Agricultural Productivity in Asia
23-RC-19-GE-RES-A
Online 24 July 2023 31 December 2023 30 August 2023 Institutions: Research institutions with extensive, specialized knowledge in the topics covered with a track record of publications in English. National Experts: Agricultural economists and statisticians from governmental organizations who have expertise in agricultural productivity research and monitoring analysis.
8 Research on New Productivity Tools in the Public Sector
23-RC-22-GE-RES-A
Online 28 July 2023 31 December 2023 30 August 2023 Research institutions or experts specializing in the topics being covered in the research with a track record of three or more years of experience, and excellent English writing and presentation skills.
MULTICOUNTRY PROJECTS
S.No. Title Of Programme Venue Start Date End Date NPC Closing Date Target Participant Program Details
1 Development of Public-sector Productivity Specialists
23-CP-22-GE-TRC-A
Face-to-Face, Manila, Philippines 6 November 2023 17 November 2023 4 Seprtember, 2023 Government policymakers, officials, and representatives of public-sector organizations; and NPO professionals involved in public-sector training and consultancy. Priority will be given to those who have completed the digital multicountry courses on similar topics.
2 Workshop on Social Entrepreneurship for Persons with Disabilities
23-CL-23-GE-WSP-A
Face-to-Face, Vientiane, Lao PDR 14 November 2023 17 November 2023 31 August 2023 Government officials and representatives of industrial associations, enterprises, or not-for-profit organizations involved in programs/projects related to social entrepreneurship and PWD employment.
3 Conference on Tourism 4.0 for Rural Development
23-CL-05-GE-CON-A
Face-to-Face, Jakarta, Indonesia 8 November 2023 9 November 2023 22 September 2023 Policymakers, government officials, and academics; representatives of the tourism industry, NGOs, and rural associations; SME tourism entrepreneurs; and young leaders involved in rural development through tourism.
4 Workshop on Policies for Engaging Persons with Disabilities in Agriculture
23-CL-20-GE-WSP-A
Online 3 October 2023 5 October 2023 1 September 2023 Policymakers, officials of government agencies and public institutes, academics, and senior representatives of farming associations and NGOs involved in engaging and empowering PWDs in agriculture and allied activities.
5 Development of Productivity Specialists
23-CP-28-GE-TRC-A
Face-to-Face, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 6 November 2023 17 November 2023 22 August 2023 Professional staff or associate consultants of NPOs, productivity practitioners, or executives involved in conducting productivity training, consultancy, research, or promotional activities. Priority will be given to those who have completed APO digital multicountry courses on similar topics.
6 Training Course on Work Design for Inclusive Productivity
23-CL-13-GE-TRC-A
Online 19 September 2023 22 September 2023 24 August 2023 Government officials, policymakers, managers of public-sector organizations, and leaders of industrial associations involved in productivity enhancement, human resources, and work design.
7 Training Course on Total Productive Maintenance for SMEs
23-CL-27-GE-TRC-A
Face-to-Face, Dhaka, Bangladesh 30 October 2023 3 November 2023 21 August 2023 SME CEOs, representatives of businesses and industry associations, and trainers and consultants specializing in production and maintenance management in the manufacturing sector.
8 Workshop on Supporting Youth in Entrepreneurship
23-CL-17-GE-WSP-A
Face-to-Face, Seoul, Republic of Korea 7 November 2023 10 November 2023 7 September 2023 Youth entrepreneurs; government officials and policy researchers involved in youth labor, education, and innovation and entrepreneurship policies and programs; and representatives of entrepreneurial networks and institutes focusing on innovation and youth entrepreneurship.
9 Training Course on Green Productivity
23-CP-49-GE-TRC-A
Face-to-Face, Da Nang, Vietnam 30 October 2023 10 November 2023 1 September 2023 NPO professionals and associated consultants and trainers, SME managers, academics, and technocrats from relevant government departments working on sustainable development, climate change mitigation, and cleaner industrialization.
10 Training Course on Digital Manufacturing for SMEs
23-CL-01-GE-TRC-B
Online, Tokyo, Japan 13 November 2023 17 November 2023 8 September 2023 Senior management of SMEs and professionals of NPOs and SME development agencies responsible for leading digital transformation projects and providing training and consultancy in productivity enhancement to SMEs.
11 Workshop on Green Innovation
23-IP-26-GE-WSP-A
Online 4 October 2023 6 October 2023 11 September 2023 Government officials and policymakers, NPO professionals and associated consultants and trainers, academics, and senior members of industry associations working on sustainable development frameworks, achieving net-zero emission targets, climate change mitigation, and cleaner industrialization.
12 Workshop on Improving Agricultural Productivity through Mechanization
23-CP-52-GE-WSP-A
Face-to-face, Lahore, Pakistan 6 November 2023 9 November 2023 11 September 2023 Representatives of small farmers’ associations, government officials, small farm owners, farm machinery SMEs, academics, and consultants working on agricultural machinery and mechanized farming.
13 Multicountry Observational Study Mission on the Cashless Society
23-IP-19-GE-OSM-A
Online 12 September 2023 13 September 2023 28 August 2023 Government officials and policy research officers in charge of digital upgrading, economic development, currency policy, and financial services; and representatives of industrial associations and enterprises.
14 Training Course on Data Analytics for SMEs
23-CP-16-GE-TRC-A
Online 26 September 2023 29 September 2023 11 September 2023 SME executives, representatives of industrial associations, consultants, and productivity practitioners with experience in SME and manufacturing management; and government officials and policy researchers involved in industrial policy and development strategies for the SME and manufacturing sectors.
15 Study Mission on Overseas Business Development Assistance to SMEs for Innovative Products and Services
23-CL-30-GS-OSM-A
Face-to-face, Tokyo 6 December 2023 8 December 2023 25 September 2023 Heads of chambers of commerce or heads of associated economic organizations; heads of trade and investment bodies; government officials overseeing the SMEs’ trade and investment or environmental businesses; or corporate legal staff specializing in international SME business expansion.
16 Workshop on Digital Government for Inclusive Public Service Delivery
23-IP-11-GE-WSP-A
Online 4 October 2023 6 October 2023 20 September 2023 Policymakers, government officials, and representatives of local government units and enterprises in charge of ICT, e-government, and public service digitalization programs.
17 Workshop on True Value and Cost Accounting in Organic Agriculture
23-CP-46-GE-WSP-A
Online 10 October 2023 12 October 2023 25 September 2023 Agricultural professionals and agribusiness managers, officials of agribusiness/food industry associations, and academics developing and promoting organic agriculture and safe food products.
18 Conference on Green Productivity and the Circular Economy
23-CP-35-GE-CON-A
Vietnam 11 September 11 September Government officials and policymakers, senior representatives of industrial associations, and consultants and trainers working on sustainable development, climate change mitigation, standardization, and resource conservation.
19 Workshop on Blockchain Technologies for Business Innovation and Productivity
23-IP-20-GE-WSP-A
Online 4 October 2023 6 November 2023 31 October 2023 Understand the emerging trends in applications of blockchain technologies, approaches to foster innovation and enhance productivity at enterprise level through blockchain technologies, and examine the implications of technological solutions in various economic sectors.
20 Workshop on the Future of the Creative Economy
23-CL-09-GE-WSP-A
Online 6 October 2023 6 November 2023 31 October 2023 Deepen understanding of the role of creative industries in economic growth; study the transformative effects of Industry 4.0 technologies on the creative industry landscape; and bolster knowledge of policies and industrial support mechanisms to accelerate the development of creative industries in APO member economies.
21 Workshop on Community-based Sustainable Agriculture
23-CL-22-GE-WSP-A
Online 6 October 2023 14 November 2023 31 October 2023 Learn about successful, innovative, community-based sustainable agriculture (CBSA) models for achieving multiple objectives including sustainable natural resource management, productivity enhancement, and livelihood improvement; examine key success factors from selected case studies; and discuss how to disseminate good CBSA practices in APO members.
22 International Conference on Climate-smart Agriculture
23-RC-25-GE-COE-C-JP03
Online 8 November 2023 10 November 2023 31 October 2023 Exchange knowledge and experience on climate-smart technologies among researchers, scientists, policymakers, and other stakeholders; showcase the latest scientific research and technological advances in climate-smart agriculture (CSA); encourage collective action to accelerate the adoption of CSA practices; and raise awareness of the importance of sustainable agricultural practices.
23 Multicountry Observational Study Mission on Well-being and Productivity
23-CL-26-GE-OSM-A
Online 14 November 2023 15 November 2023 20 October 2023 Understand how to manage the health and productivity of workers; raise awareness of the importance of work–life balance in maintaining wellbeing; foster emotional intelligence skills to improve interpersonal relationships and productivity; and discuss national policies and corporate strategies for creating supportive work environments that promote well-being and productivity.
24 Workshop on Food Supply Chains in the Informal Sector
23-CL-03-GE-WSP-A
Online 5 December 2023 7 December 2023 20 November 20-23 Study informal-sector food supply chains after the recent pandemic and disasters; introduce methods and technologies to improve food quality, safety, and productivity; examine ways to increase nutritional intake, manage health risks, and create resilient, sustainable food supply chains; and share good practices and models of food supply chains in the informal sector in APO members.
25 Conference on Enhancing Employability of Workers in the Informal Economy
23-CL-16-GE-CON-A
Online 7 December 2023 7 December 2023 30 November 2023 Discuss the impacts of informal employment on productivity performance, examine the necessary skills to enhance the employability of informal-sector workers in the formal sector, and share government policies and schemes to support informal-sector workers.
26 Workshop on Future Skill Requirements in the Manufacturing Sector
23-CP-26-GE-WSP-A
Online 12 December 2023 14 December 2023 31 November 2023 Examine trends in the manufacturing sector in the context of digital transformation; discuss policies and strategies addressing emerging skill and competency requirements in manufacturing; and share good practices of capability-building schemes for the manufacturing sector.
APO e-Course
S.No. Title Of Programme Venue Start Date End Date NPC Closing Date Target Participant Program Details
1 APO e-Course on Platform Businesses in the Service Sector
23-CP-17-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 31 August 2023
2 APO e-Course on Workplace Digitalization in Public-sector Organizations
23-CP-09-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 30 September 2023
3 APO e-Course on Data Analytics for SMEs
23-CP-08-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 30 September 2023
4 APO e-Course on Ecodesign and the 3Rs
23-CP-39-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 29 September 2023
5 APO e-Course on Managing Demographic Transition and Its Impacts
23-CL-14-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 22 December 2023
6 APO e-Course on Energy Conservation Opportunities and Best Practices in Industry Sectors
23-CP-38-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 28 December 2023
7 APO e-Course on Regulating Emerging Technologies
22-IP-05-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 20 November 2023
8 APO e-Course on Productivity Measurement in the Service Sector
22-CP-33-GE-DLN-A
Digital Learning 25 January 2023

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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.

Group Head(International Services)/ APO Liaison Officer for India
National Productivity Council.
Utpadakta Bhawan,5-6 Institutional Area,
Lodi Road New Delhi - 110 003
Phone No.- 011-24607328/12