The 68th Session of the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) Governing Body is taking place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from May 20 to 22. Over 60 senior delegates from 20 APO member economies will participate in the event. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is expected to attend the inaugural session on Thursday along with APO directors, advisors, and representatives from diplomatic missions.
The session will focus on discussions regarding the APO Vision 2030 framework, the APO preliminary budget for the 2027–28 biennium, and the review of APO Secretary-General election procedures. Key agenda items include the election of the APO Chair and Vice Chairs for 2026–27, adoption of the APO Annual and Financial Report, and deliberations on budget proposals and institutional reforms. The event aims to endorse key policy and procedural recommendations while providing opportunities for bilateral and multilateral engagements among member economies.
Awards will be presented during the inaugural session under the APO National Awards Programme, recognizing outstanding productivity champions. These awards aim to promote a culture of productivity and acknowledge impactful initiatives across APO member economies. Established in 1961, the APO comprises 21 member economies from the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on enhancing productivity for sustainable socioeconomic development through mutual cooperation and knowledge sharing.
India’s hosting of the 68th Session of the APO Governing Body underscores its dedication to fostering productivity-led growth, innovation, and sustainable development in alignment with national priorities and global economic trends.
