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Context
The 68th Session of the Governing Body of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) was held in New Delhi from 20–22 May 2026 under India's chairmanship. The session reviewed the APO Vision 2030 framework, discussed the proposed budget for 2027–28, considered institutional reforms, and recognized productivity champions through national productivity awards.
Background
The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) is an intergovernmental organization established on 11 May 1961 under the Manila Convention. Its origins lie in the Asian Roundtable Productivity Conferences held during 1959–60. Headquartered in Tokyo, the APO was created as a non-political, non-profit, and non-discriminatory institution to promote productivity-led growth and sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific region.
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Learn about the Asian Productivity Organization's 68th session in New Delhi, its mandate for Green Productivity, innovation, and sustainable development across 21 Asia-Pacific member economies.
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