By WePOWER - Women in Energy & Power Sector Network South Asia The 4th WePOWER Conference in Negombo, Sri Lanka, brought together more than 150 participants from 21 countries to discuss what it takes to build the workforce needed for the energy transition. The conference brought together energy sector leaders, utilities, academic institutions, development partners, and women’s networks from South Asia and beyond. Discussions covered renewable energy, artificial intelligence,

By the Asian Institute of Technology 5 February 2026 — The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) marked a significant milestone in advancing gender-inclusive energy transition work in the Asia Pacific region with the soft launch of the WePOWER Regional Secretariat (WRS), now hosted at the Yunus Center at AIT (YCA). Senior leadership from AIT and The World Bank at the Soft Launch of the WePOWER Regional Secretariat (WRS), hosted at the Yunus Center at AIT on 5 February 2026 The

This Professional Development Training Program commenced on 16–26 June 2025 at the Yunus Center at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok. Through expert-led sessions, participants will explore strategic financial policies, regulatory frameworks, and innovations shaping the future of banking. The program aims to foster cross-border learning, financial leadership, and a collaborative vision for resilient and inclusive economic growth.

The Yunus Center at AIT is proud to welcome a distinguished group of officials from the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), Pakistan, for the third edition of the Executive Development and Strategic Management Training (EDSMAT-3) program, focusing on Construction Management. This professional development initiative, conducted from 16 to 26 June 2025, brings together 480 participants from WAPDA, making it one of the most comprehensive training cohorts to date under

From April 21 to May 1, 2025, the Yunus Center at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand, led a transformative professional development program titled "Energy Development Services Management and Technology (EDSMAT-3): Administration and Human Resource Management." Designed specifically for officials from Pakistan's Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), the program offered deep insights into global best practices in HR and administration across public and c

The Professional Development Training Program on Effective Revenue and Budget Management commenced on 7-18 April 2025 at the Yunus Center at AIT, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok. This intensive program is designed to strengthen expertise in revenue forecasting, financial planning, and budget execution, equipping participants with essential skills to navigate complex financial landscapes. Through expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, and study visits, partic

On March 26, 2025, the Yunus Center AIT, in collaboration with the AIT Entrepreneurship Center, successfully hosted a thought-provoking session titled “Bootstrapping a Social Business.” Held at the vibrant Creator Space, the event drew 30 engaged participants including students, faculty, and young entrepreneurs. This unique event was a part of the ongoing effort to foster a social business ecosystem by promoting creative problem-solving, innovation, and sustainability—especia

The Professional Development Training Program on Effective Revenue and Budget Management commenced on 17-28 March 2025 at the Yunus Center at AIT, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok. This intensive program is designed to strengthen expertise in revenue forecasting, financial planning, and budget execution, equipping participants with essential skills to navigate complex financial landscapes. Through expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, and study visits, parti

The eagerly awaited Strategic and Financial Risk Management Training has officially begun, running from 24 February to 07 March 2025. This comprehensive two-week program is specifically designed for key professionals within the Ministry of Finance, Government of Tanzania, including budget officers, risk managers, internal auditors, project managers, and policymakers. The initiative aims to bolster their expertise in navigating strategic and financial risks in an increasingly

he EDSMAT-3 Professional Development Program, organized by the Yunus Center at AIT in collaboration with Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), took place from February 18 to 27. This program engaged 19 senior and executive engineers from the civil, geology, and power departments of the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), Pakistan, in an extensive learning journey across Malaysia and Thailand. Program Overview This specialized two-country training initiative was de

The Hydropower Financing Training, organized by the Regional Knowledge Hub (RKH) at the Yunus Center, Asian Institute of Technology (YCA) in Thailand, took place from January 27 to February 6, 2025. Hosted through the Energy Development: Services, Management & Technology (EDSMAT) program, this specialized training welcomed 20 participants from Pakistan’s Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). Held across two esteemed venues—the AIT Conference Center (AITCC) and Ambass

WePOWER National Chapters Business Meeting hosted by 𝐖𝐞𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 - 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 was held at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) supported by Yunus Center AIT (YCA) on January 30-31, 2025, bringing together representatives from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration, sustainable funding models, and expan

Who We Are The primary objective of this training program is to empower mid-career women professionals from SAARC countries in the power and energy sectors by equipping them with advanced technical, strategic, and leadership skills. The course is designed to foster gender-inclusive leadership while addressing the growing challenges of energy transitions in South Asia. It aims to build participants’ competencies in the planning, operation, and governance of modern, integrated

On November 2, 2024, the Yunus Center at the Asian Institute of Technology (YCA) had the honor of hosting H.E. Mr. Faiyaz Murshid Kazi, Ambassador of Bangladesh to the Kingdom of Thailand, along with distinguished representatives from the Embassy of Bangladesh, Mr. Nirjhar Adhikary (Counsellor, Political and Deputy Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to UNESCAP) and Mr. Md. Fahad Pervez Bosunia (Counsellor, Labour Welfare). This visit marked a significant occasion to foste

On October 31, 2024, the AIT Sustainability Research Trends Workshop was held at the AIT Conference Center, organized by the Office of Sustainable Campus (OSC) in partnership with the Yunus Center AIT. Supported by industry partners DroneEntry and Greenie Web Singapore, the workshop focused on advancing sustainability innovations and aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students, researchers, and professionals from various sectors came togeth

The Yunus Center at the Asian Institute of Technology (YCA) proudly announces the successful conclusion of its month-long Professional Development Training Program : Mainstreaming Climate Change and Gender in National Planning and Budgeting Process. This program welcomed 31 government officials from the Ministry of Finance, Tanzania, and took place across three prominent locations: AIT Conference Center (AITCC), Novotel Hotel Future Park Rangsit, and Ambassador Hotel Bangkok.

The Yunus Center at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the first cohort of its professional development training program 𝙈𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙪𝙙𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨, attended by government officials from the Ministry of Finance, Tanzania. The program, held from 23 September to 4 October 2024, was conducted across th

On September 10, 2024, the Yunus Center at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) successfully re-launched its "Genki Campus Initiative," continuing its commitment to providing affordable and accessible healthcare solutions. This pilot project is a collaborative effort between Asian Institute of Technology, Kyushu University, and Grameen Communications, designed to improve health outcomes through the innovative Portable Health Clinic system. Since its inception in 2011, the

​Dr. Faiz Shah, Director of Yunus Center at AIT, will be participating in a session on the “Digital Health Campus Model” on 29th and 30th August 2024. This transformative approach aims to enhance healthcare accessibility in developing countries by leveraging digital technologies such as telemedicine , digital health records , and online health education . This initiative focuses on creating an affordable and sustainable tele-healthcare system, bringing essential healthcare

Student Presentations and Closing Ceremony The final day of the World Study Program, September 13, began with student presentations. The students were divided into two groups: the first presented on Rabies and Precautionary Measures, discussing the risks and how to prevent rabies, while the second group focused on Food Waste, sharing global challenges and solutions to combat it. These presentations allowed the students to showcase their learning while addressing critical glob