National Agriculture and Food Research Organization

65th Session of the APO Governing Body in Mongolia: Assessing Progress, Celebrating Milestones, Shaping the Future of Productivity

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Monday, May 29, 2023

The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) successfully concluded the 65th Session of its Governing Body (GBM) with representatives of 19 APO member economies attending in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 24–26 May 2023.

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  • The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) successfully concluded the 65th Session of its Governing Body (GBM) with representatives of 19 APO member economies attending in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 24–26 May 2023.
  • Their dedication, both as members and regional influencers, continues to play a crucial role in promoting and improving productivity throughout the Asia-Pacific.
  • One of the highlights of the meeting was the official handing-over ceremonies under APO flagship programs to mark their launch.
  • The annual GBM continues to be central in strengthening relationships among the diverse APO members and their commitment to the shared mission of enhancing productivity in the Asia-Pacific.

APO Launches New Center of Excellence on Climate-smart Agriculture

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Monday, March 27, 2023

This is a result of the long-term partnership between the two institutions in disseminating know-how in the focus area of the new COE.

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  • This is a result of the long-term partnership between the two institutions in disseminating know-how in the focus area of the new COE.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230323005826/en/
    The agriculture sector is crucial in most APO members and essential for global food security.
  • GHG emissions due agriculture, livestock operations, and land use are estimated to account for 24% of the global total.
  • The APO COE Program showcases excellence in specific productivity fields to promote the adoption of the know-how and best practices of one member by others while adapting them to suit local contexts.

Japan’s Friendship Ties Programs JENESYS 2019 ASEAN Inbound Program 25th Batch

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Friday, February 14, 2020

Fifteen young officials from Vietnam are scheduled to visit Japan from February 17th to 23thas part of the Japans Friendship Ties Programs, JENESYS 2019 promoted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA).

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  • Fifteen young officials from Vietnam are scheduled to visit Japan from February 17th to 23thas part of the Japans Friendship Ties Programs, JENESYS 2019 promoted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA).
  • This delegation consists of officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) as well as Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD).
  • The delegation will visit Tokyo, Saitama, Ibaraki and Chiba to experience international exchange under the theme of Farmland Consolidation Technology.
  • They also visit the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization and observe its technology which makes agriculture a competitive industry.