The productivity landscape of the DOTr reveals a nuanced and challenging trajectory. The Rail Transport and Motor Vehicle Regulatory Programs showed the weakest and most significant productivity growth respectively, becoming key contributors to the DOTr’s operations. These programs account for approximately 93% of the DOTr’s budget. In contrast, the Aviation Infrastructure Program demonstrated notable productivity spikes in 2019 and 2021, standing out amidst the broader organizational performance. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the department’s productivity, with Total Factor Productivity (TFP) experiencing a sharp decline in 2020. However, a gradual recovery was observed by 2023, characterized by varying performance across different programs. Notably, the outcome TFP consistently outperformed output TFP, driven by strong service demand despite operational challenges. Program-specific analysis reveals
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Asian Productivity Organization |
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