This annual report of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) gives a comprehensive record of the Programs and activities it undertook in the year 2005 for the promotion and enhancement of productivity in member countries. Some projects were also implemented outside the Asia-Pacific region. The world's economic growth is now shifting towards Asia. High economics growth level recorded in the region during the past few years. The success of development endeavors by APO member countries was maintained, although achievement level varied from one country to another.