India is hosting the 68th Asian Productivity Organization Governing Body Meeting in New Delhi to strengthen regional productivity reforms, innovation partnerships, sustainable growth, and economic cooperation.

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• New Delhi is hosting the 68th Governing Body Meeting of the Asian Productivity Organization from May 20 to 22, 2026.
• India is chairing the APO summit this year, bringing together more than 60 senior delegates and policymakers from 20 Asia-Pacific member economies.
• The three-day international summit is being organized at Bharat Mandapam to discuss regional productivity and sustainable economic transformation strategies.
• Piyush Goyal is expected to participate in the inaugural session alongside APO directors, diplomatic representatives, policy experts, and international observers.
• Major discussions during the summit include APO Vision 2030 review, productivity-led economic reforms, institutional governance changes, and 2027–28 budget planning.
• The meeting will also conduct elections for the next APO Chair, Vice Chairs, and review procedures related to the Secretary-General selection process.
• Observers from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Bhutan and the Global Green Growth Institute are participating in key discussions during the summit.
• The APO National Awards will honour productivity advocates and technical experts contributing to innovation, operational efficiency, and economic development across member economies.