ASIAN PRODUCTIVITY ORGANIZATION RECOGNISES OUTSTANDING PRODUCTIVITY CHAMPIONS 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO), an intergovernmental organisation comprising 21 member economies, unveils its recipients of the 2024 APO Regional and Meritorious and Distinguished Awards.

In commemoration of the APO’s 60th anniversary in 2021, several enhancements have been made to the award schemes to reflect the evolving landscape of productivity and innovation, according to a statement.

This year, the APO confers two Regional Awardees, recognised for their outstanding contributions that extend beyond national borders, and impacting the Asia Pacific region.

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The recipients are China Productivity Center President, Dr. Pao-Cheng Chang; and Larsen & Toubro Limited Chairman Emeritus, Anilkumar Manibhai Naik.

In addition, five Meritorious and Distinguished Award recipients were conferred for their inspiring and exemplary achievements and contributions leading to centrality of productivity.

The awardees are Government of Lao PDR Deputy Minister, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Dr. Bountheung Douangsavanh; Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad Managing Director, Datuk Wira Dr. Haji Ameer Ali Mydin; Mongolian Productivity Organization Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Yamaaranz Erkhembayar; Government of Pakistan Federal Minister of Planning, Development and Reforms, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal; and Vietnam’s  Ministry of Science and Technology Acting Director General, Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality, Dr. Ha Minh Hiep.

The awards will be presented during the 66th Session of the APO Governing Body in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from May 28 to 30, as well as the designated occasions by the APO Directors of respective countries of awardees.

The APO is dedicated to leveraging the knowledge and experience of these awardees to inspire and steer future productivity initiatives, thereby foster learning, innovation, and collaboration among APO members.

Since its inception in 1978, the APO Awards have celebrated the achievements of productivity champions who have significantly contributed to productivity improvement across the Asia Pacific.

-- BERNAMA