News

AIT signs MoU with the International Center of Excellence in Water Resources Management
On 14 May 2007, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between AIT and the International Center of Excellence in Water Resources Management (ICE WaRM). ICE WaRM is an initiative funded by the Australian Government headquarter in Adelaide.

28-30 May: AARM Shrimp Farm BMPs Workshop

The Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management (AARM) FoS will hold Shrimp farm Best Management Practices (BMPs) workshop on 28-30 May 2007 at the AIT conference Center. The workshop is a planned activity of shrimp Farm BMPs project co-funded by the EU Thailand Economic Co-operation Small Projects Facility, and is being organized jointly with the Networks of Aquaculture Centers in Asia-Pacific (NACA), Bangkok.

Special Meeting of the Executive Committee on Draft AIT Charter

The special meeting of the AIT Executive Committee held on 14 May 2007 agreed to a reformulation of Article 3 on Contributions in the draft AIT Charter, taking into account the comments and suggestions from members of the Board.

AIT signs MoU with the International Center of Excellence in Water Resources Management

On 14 May 2007, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between AIT and the International Center of Excellence in Water Resources Management (ICE WaRM). ICE WaRM is an initiative funded by the Australian Government headquarter in Adelaide.

New Concept Paper for the AIT Center in Pakistan

AIT and Pakistan are in the process of preparing a new Concept Paper for the establishment of the main AIT Center in Pakistan with broader
objectives and diverse activities, with specific Campuses of this Center at various locations.

The Japan Foundation in talks with AIT

The Japan Foundation is interested to collaborate with AIT in many aspects with possible collaborative activities including co-hosting cultural activities or talks on Japanese related issues, and projects under the 'Intellectual Exchange' program.

Mid-term Evaluation of CIDA SEA-UEM Project

On 10 May 2007, Dr. Anne Bernard, CIDA designated Mid-Term Evaluator, was at AIT to evaluate the Southeast Asia Urban Environmental Management Applications (SEA-UEMA) Project. Dr. Bernard was provided with an update on the recent developments at AIT, new strategic directions, and also discussed how the project fits into the future directions of the Institute.

AIT to develop a paper highlighting its role and contribution in the region
AIT President's Advisory Council (PAC) agreed at its meeting on 9 May 2007 to develop a paper, which could be used by all members of the AIT Community, highlighting the role and contribution of AIT in region, and argument as to why it is in the interest of partners to continue supporting and working with AIT into the future.

AIT President participates in IUCN Reception

AIT President Said Irandoust participated in the World Conservation Union (IUCN) reception on 10 May 2007 in conjunction with the Regional Steering Committee (RSC) meeting of the 'Mangroves for the Future: Promoting Investment in Costal Ecosystem Conservation' project.

Meeting for selection of WAP Coordinator held at AIT

The meeting of the WAP (Wetland Alliance Program) partners (AIT; Coastal Resources Institute at the Prince of Songkhla University, Thailand; WorldFish Center; and WWF) was held at AIT on 11 May 2007 to shortlist the candidates for the WAP coordinator position, among a total of 119 applications received.