APO Launches GPA Council, Unveils GP 2.0 Prototypes In Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) successfully hosted the first annual meeting of its Green Productivity Advisory (GPA) Council from April 14 to 15 in Osaka, Japan.

Chaired by University of Tokyo Professor Emeritus Ryoichi Yamamoto, the council comprises members from Fiji, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand and advises APO Secretary-General Dr Indra Pradana Singawinata on the development of a solution-based, action-orientated, Asia-centric GP 2.0 Ecosystem.

During the meeting, Dr Indra presented the progress on key components of the GP 2.0 Ecosystem, specifically the GP rating system, guidebooks, and mapping, according to APO in a statement.

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In addition, prototypes of the rating and mapping systems were also unveiled, with council members providing valuable feedback for further refinement.

The council's commitment to integrating the foundational Green Productivity principles, first introduced by Professor Yamamoto in 1994, was spotlighted during a Special Presentation Session at the Blue Ocean Dome (BOD), EXPO 2025 Osaka.

The session featured a mix of speeches, including a video message from Fiji’s Minister for Employment, Productivity, and Workplace Relations, Agni Deo Singh, and highlighted sustainability achievements across the member countries. It concluded with a presentation on Indonesia’s Biofarma, showcasing real-world GP implementation.

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On the second day, two guest lecturers contributed insights to guide future development of GP 2.0. The Council finalised a set of strategic recommendations to steer the APO Secretariat’s efforts in the coming year. These recommendations will be formally presented at the upcoming 67th APO Governing Body Session in Jakarta in May.

-- BERNAMA