I. INTRODUCTION II. CURRENT EFFORTS DAP-PDC IN PROMOTING BENCHMARKING III. BASIC OPERATIONAL ISSUES/PROBLEMS 1. Dearth of Local Expertise 2. Benchmarking Partner Companies/Organizations 3. Network of Benclunarking Institutions 4. Legal and Ethical Issues in Benchmarking IV. SOME RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Inclusion of Benchmarking Training Course in APO's programme 2. Establishment of an APO Benchmarking Network