H.E. Mr. Anand Panyarachun, former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of AIT, and distinguished AIT alumnus Dr. Subin Pinkayan, who are both members of the Asian Wise Person's Group (AWG-3), have proposed AIT's name in relation to some of the strategic areas and actions that were considered by the AWG-3 during their recent meeting held in Manila during 21-22 September 2007. The recommendations made by the AWG-3 will serve as inputs in the formulation of ADB's Long-Term Strategic Plan.
During a recent meeting between AIT President Said Irandoust and the ADB President in August 2006, the AIT President had shared some of his views on knowledge-sharing and human resource development, as well as strengthening of the capacities of and networking among Asian centers and regional academic institutes. AIT and ADB will be looking into how best we could further pursue initiatives in this direction in partnership with ADB, taking into account the recommendations made by the AWG-3.
Dr. Subin also accepted AIT's invitation to take part in a promotional video-shoot for AIT's Golden Jubilee Campaign, when he visited AIT to participate in the inaugural meeting of the School of Environment, Resources and Development Board.