Association of Academies and Prof. Yoo Hang KIM Societies of Sciences in Asia(AASSA) President Sub-Regional Consultation Meeting 3 - 4 Feb. 2020/ Bangkok, Thailand
I. AASSA in General : History (1984) (2012) (2000) (2012)
I. AASSA in General : Objectives The principal objective of AASSA is to act as an organization in Asia and Oceania which plays a major role in the development of the region through science and technology. The AASSA serves as a forum to discuss and provide advice on issues related to science and technology, research and development, and the application of technology for socio-economic development.
I. AASSA in General : Membership Member Academies Observer ASEAN Academy of Engineering and Technology Afghanistan, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, China, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
IAP & Its Affiliated Networks AASSA is an affiliate of the IAP representing Asia-Pacific region along with EASAC (Europe), IANAS (Americas) and NASAC (Africa). President of AASSSA is an ex- officio member of the IAP’s Steering Committee
I. AASSA in General : Special Committees SHARE Communication Women in Science & Engineering - Chaired by Prof. Cheryl Praeger (Australia) - Chaired by Dr. Manoj Kumar Patairiya (India) Sustainability Science Education - Chaired by Prof. Khairul Anuar bin Abdullah (Malaysia) - Chaired by Prof. Mooha Lee (Korea)
I. AASSA in General : Governance a) General Assembly - The highest decision-making body - Held once every three years b) Executive Board - Decides matters such as budget, activities, auditing, etc - Held once a year Executive Board Members (2018-2021) President: Prof. Yoo Hang Kim (Korea) President-Elect: Prof. Khairul Anuar bin Abdullah (Malaysia ) Vice President: Satryo Brodjonegoro (Indonesia) Treasurer: Zabta Khan Shinwari (Pakistan) Member-at-large: Cheryl E. Praeger (Australia) / Quazi Abdul Fattah (Bangladesh) Hiroshi Yoshino (Japan) / Viktor Bogatov (Russia) / Ahmet Nuri Yurdusev (Turkey)
I. AASSA in General : Funding c ) Major Funding Sources - IAP Subsidy - Membership - In-Kind Contribution * KAST hosting the Secretariat * Member Academies: hosting regional workshops - Voluntary Contribution
II. AASSA Projects AASSA projects are jointly carried out with member Academies and/or international S & T organizations to pursue the followings: To develop cooperation in the domain of science and technology and create a network of interdisciplinary and international contacts among academies in Asia and Oceania To provide advice on the role of science and technology in the national innovation systems of member countries To help initiate and conduct studies and research on scientific and technological issues, and their economic and social implications relevant to national development agenda of member countries To facilitate exchange of scientists and information among the AASSA countries in cooperation with international scientific organizations To support and achieve UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
II. AASSA Projects : Major Focusing Areas AASSA projects focus mainly on the following areas: 1. Sustainable Development in Asia (SDA) 2. Science Education in Asia and Oceania 3. Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) 4. Science, Health, Agriculture, Risk and Environment (SHARE) Communication 5. Economic Advancement through Science, Technology and Innovation
II. AASSA Projects : Workshops in 2012 Roadmap of Transition Strategies to Green Economy - Date: March 15 - 16, 2012 - Venue: Dushanbe, Tajikistan - Host: Academy of Sciences of Republic of Tajikistan Women in Science and Engineering - Date: May 2 - 5, 2012 - Venue: Baku, Azerbaijan - Host: Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Impacts and Mitigation of Climate Change in Asia and Oceania - Date: July 30, 2012 - Venue: Vladivostok, Russia - Host: Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
II. AASSA Projects : Workshops in 2013 Primary Connections: Linking Science with Literacy - Date: March 25 - 27, 2013 - Venue: Sydney, Australia - Host: Australian Academy of Science Sustainable Development of Asian Countries, Water Resources and Biodiversity under Climate Change - Date: August 19 - 22, 2013 - Venue: Barnaul, Russia - Host: Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences Women in Science Education and Research - Date: September 24, 2013 - Venue: New Delhi, India - Host: Indian National Science Academy Emerging Technologies for a Greener Earth' and 2013 AASSA Executive Board Meeting - Date: October 22 - 24, 2013 - Venue: Manila, Philippines - Host: National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines Entrepreneurship Training Workshop for Young Scientists and Engineers - Date: October 25 - 28, 2013 - Venue: Jerusalem, Israel - Host: Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities
II. AASSA Projects : Workshops in 2014 Sustainable Development Goal of Water and Sanitation after MDGS - Date: February 12 - 13, 2014 - Venue: Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Host: Korean Academy of Science and Technology Inaugural Expert Meeting of Phase Two of the Sustainable Development in Asia (SDA) Project - Date: March 21, 2014 - Venue: Seoul, Korea - Host: Korean Academy of Science and Technology Women in Science and Technology - Date: May 29 - 31, 2014 - Venue: Izmir, Turkey - Host: Turkish Academy of Sciences KAST-ASM- IAP International Workshop on ‘Science Literacy: Science Communication and Science Outreach - Date: June 12 - 13, 2014 - Venue: Seoul, Korea - Host: Korean Academy of Science and Technology Sustainable Management of Water Resources and Conservation of Mountain Lake Ecosystems of Asian Countries - Date: June 26 - 28, 2014 - Venue: Yerevan, Armenia - Host: National Academy of Sciences of Republic of Armenia SHER Communication in Asia with a Special Focus on Science Festivals - Date: October 14 - 17, 2014 - Venue: New Delhi, India - Host: Indian National Science Academy & Korean Academy of Science and Technology
II. AASSA Projects : Workshops in 2015 Sustainable Management of Food Security - Date: April 9 - 10, 2015 - Venue: Istanbul, Turkey - Host: Turkish Academy of Sciences Gender Issues in Science Research and Education,’ in conjunction with the ‘Gender Summit 6 - Asia Pacific 2015’ - Date: August 26 - 28, 2015 - Venue: Seoul, Korea - Host: Korean Academy of Science and Technology Global Health Issues in Asia - Date: October 19 - 21, 2015 - Venue: Daejeon, Korea - Host: Korean Academy of Science and Technology SHER (Science, Health, Environment & Risk) Communication: Role of S&T Communication in Disaster Management & Community Preparedness - Date: December 8 – 9, 2015 - Venue: Jakarta, Indonesia - Host: Indonesian Academy of Sciences and Korean Academy of Science and Technology
II. AASSA Projects : Workshops in 2016 Challenges in Water Security to Meet the Growing Food Requirement - Date: January 19 - 21, 2016 - Venue: Islamabad, Pakistan - Host: Pakistan Academy of Sciences Economic Prosperity through Research and Development in Natural Products - Date: March 29 - 31, 2016 - Venue: Kathmandu, Nepal - Host: Nepal Academy of Science and Technology The Role of Sciences in the Green Development - Date: September 7 - 8, 2016 - Venue: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia - Host: Mongolian Academy of Sciences The Role of Science Academies in Sustainable Development,’ in conjunction with the Annual Climate Conference on ‘Addressing C limate Risks for Sustainable Development - Date: September 28 - 29, 2016 - Venue: Tagaytay City, Philippines - Host: National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines Refugees and Migrants: A Global Problem or an Asset - Date: October 20 - 23, 2016 - Venue: Ankara, Turkey - Host: Turkish Academy of Sciences
II. AASSA Projects : Workshops in 2017 Role of Science for Inclusive Society - Date: March 1 - 3, 2017 - Venue: Tokyo, Japan - Host: Science Council of Japan Realizing the Full Cycle of Research and Development: From Bench to the Community - Date: September 21 - 23, 2017 - Venue: Tagaytay City, Philippines - Host: National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines Science, State Structures and Public-Joint Efforts to Reduce the Risks and Consequences of Earthquakes - Date: October 11 - 13, 2017 - Venue: Kyrgyz Republic - Host: National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic Sustainable Development Goals: Communication Strategies - Date: November 16 – 18, 2017 - Venue: New Delhi, India - Host: Indian National Science Academy Integrated Risk Assessment Methods Using Spatial and Social Vulnerability Data for Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia - Date: December 11 - 15, 2017 - Venue: Sanya, China - Host: Chinese Academy of Sciences
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