India Leads Asian Productivity Organization at 67th Jakarta Meet

Current Context: India has formally assumed the Chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term during the 67th Governing Body Meeting (GBM) held from May 20–22, 2025, in Jakarta, Indonesia.

• Organized By: Asian Productivity Organization (APO), hosted by the Government of Indonesia.
• Chaired By: Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, DPIIT, and APO Director for India.
• Constituents: 21 member economies, including India, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and others.
• Aim: To advance APO Vision 2030, expand Green Productivity 2.0, and strengthen regional collaboration in digital transformation, sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Key Highlights

• India’s Leadership: India reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, results-driven APO programs addressing productivity and development challenges.
• Capacity Building: Over 100 Indian professionals participate annually in APO-led initiatives through the National Productivity Council (NPC) under DPIIT.
• Strategic Focus: India emphasized Industry 4.0 applications for MSMEs, Green Productivity, and digital innovation.
• Decision-Making Authority: The APO Governing Body meets annually to set strategic direction, approve proposals, and review performance.

Question:

Q.1 Where was the 67th Governing Body Meeting (GBM) of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) held in 2025?
a) New Delhi, India
b) Tokyo, Japan
c) Jakarta, Indonesia
d) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Answer: c) The meeting was held from May 20–22, 2025, in Jakarta, Indonesia, hosted by the Government of Indonesia.