On September 12-13, 2024, the Yunus Center AIT team participated in the "Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2024" in Kathmandu. The summit brought together over 300 global experts to discuss sustainable infrastructure development with a focus on key areas such as energy, transportation, and urban growth. The event centered around strategies for fostering partnerships and implementing regulatory reforms to support sustainable infrastructure advancements. Key Discussions: Throughout

On August 26, 2024, Yunus Center AIT (YCA) warmly welcomed a delegation of students from Beijing Normal University for an engaging visit. The YCA team organized an informative session that highlighted the center’s current projects and ongoing initiatives. The students showed keen interest during a detailed presentation on the Genki Campus Initiative, leading to a productive Q&A session. A key highlight was a focused discussion on Empowerment, emphasizing YCA’s 3E framewor

Introduction Since 2011, the Yunus Center AIT (YCA) has been at the forefront of exploring affordable approaches to optimize grassroots access to primary health and personal wellbeing, leveraging ubiquitous technologies. Building on the Portable Health Clinic (PHC) collaboration with Kyushu University in Japan and Grameen Communications in Blangladesh, YCA has innovated a need-responsive health and wellbeing program specifically designed for AIT campus residents. ​ Introducin

YCA at the Forefront of Sustainable Change at NIC-NIDA Conference 2024 Bangkok, Thailand – The 3rd NIC-NIDA Conference 2024, held on August 22-23 at the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) in Bangkok, brought together a diverse group of global experts, scholars, and development practitioners. The conference, themed "Redesigning Our Common Future for Sustainable Transformation," served as a platform for innovative discussions and groundbreaking research, wi

The session on "Health and Social Business: Innovations for a Sustainable Future" was a compelling exploration of how social business can drive positive change in the health sector by Yunus Center AIT (YCA). This event was a highlight of the breakout sessions at the 14th Social Business Day held in Manila, Philippines, on June 27–28, 2024. The conference focused on the overarching theme "Social Business: An Exit Route from the Current Self-Destructive Civilisation." The purpo

At Asian Pacific College, On June 29, 2024 the Academia Dialogue was hosted at the Asia Pacific College in Manila, Philippines. Organized by the Yunus Centre in Dhaka, this event aimed to bring together social business practitioners, academics, promoters, and colleagues from around the world. Prof. Faiz Shah, Executive Director, Yunus Center at AIT (YCA) in Thailand moderated the introductory plenary session of the event. The speaker panel featured the President of the Asi

June 13, 2024, YCA was represented by Dr. Tanawan Samleerat Carraway at the opening press conference for Sasin Impact Entrepreneurship Week (SasinIEW), being held at the Sasin School of Management from June 19 to 23. SasinEW’s highlight is the panel on startup funding on June 22. This panel features YCA alongside an agrivoltaics social entrepreneur, an angel investor, an entrepreneur coach, and the Thai Startup Association. Our executive director, Prof. Faiz Shah, will reflec

Under the arrangement of YCA, 9 students from AIT and 2 interns from YCA attended a high-level panel hosted by the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) at the Allies Assembly in Bangkok. This pivotal event aimed to explore the transformative power of business in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Event Details High-Level Panel Discussion Section 1: Where does progress towards Agenda 2030 currently stand in the region? Section 2: How can we pursue

On May 25, 2024, the Yunus-Rizq WEFnex Hub hosted an enlightening one-day webinar on the water-energy-food nexus. This event delved into the interconnected challenges and opportunities facing water, energy, and food systems amidst the climate crisis. Participants had the unique opportunity to engage in discussions, exchange knowledge, and explore innovative approaches to addressing complex challenges within the WEFnex framework. Time: 10:00 AM to 3:30 PMVenue: AIT Entrepreneu

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has resumed its knowledge-sharing collaboration with Pakistan's Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) after a decade-long interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A delegation from WAPDA, consisting of Mr. Jawaid Akhtar Latif and Mr. Mohammad Salman Faruqi, was received by AIT's Vice-President for Knowledge Transfer, Dr. Naveed Anwar, and Director of Yunus Center AIT and Program Director EDSMAT, Dr. Faiz Shah. The collabora

The conference, co-hosted by the Yunus Center AIT (YCA) and Professor Muhammad Yunus, along with Yunus Centre, Dhaka, was held on April 1-2, 2024, with the theme “Social Business Research – Objectives, Methodologies & Priorities.” At the opening 11th Social Business Academia Conference (SBAC), Professor Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Laureate 2006, Chairman, Yunus Centre, Bangladesh delivered a compelling speech regarding the current state of university education and its impact

Who We Are WePOWER SAR100 is a series of trainings for women professionals in the energy sector from the Southeast Asia region (SAR). It is a collaborative regional effort that will upgrade skillsets and build gender diversity in a key development sector. SAR100 is offered as part of the South Asia Regional Infrastructure Connectivity (SARIC) program, funded the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through Palladium International. The World Bank is spear

08- 09 December 2022: WePOWER, a regional network for female power sector engineers in South Asia, is being established by the World Bank. The goal of WePOWER is to encourage women to participate more in energy projects and utilities and to transform perceptions of women in STEM fields.

YCA took part in organizing a 12-day EDSMAT training on ‘Grid Stations Operation Management’ for 20 participants from the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). 21 November – 02 December 2022: YCA took part in organizing a 12-day EDSMAT training on ‘Grid Stations Operation Management’ for 20 participants from the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). The training was held at the WAPDA administrative staff college in Islamabad, Pakistan and c

19 December 2022: YCA participated in organizing and hosting an executive immersion program in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), this was a 5-day program that covered the theoretical underpinnings of risk management, organizational sustainability, innovative leadership, and social impact in its curriculum, which also included direct exposure to related businesses and organizations. This course was important as ESG careers are opening rapidly in risk management, stra

TechSauce is among the region’s most sought-after innovation-sharing platforms, with global participation, and a media spotlight on the latest disruptive technologies and emerging trends showcased by leaders in the tech-innovation space in Thailand, Asia-Pacific, and beyond. Like previous years YCA was invited for a keynote on the power of enterprise as a catalyst of human development. TechSauce CEO was invited by YCA to address the Hult program at AIT. SDGs addresse

Sinc e December 2020, YCA is leading a three-country study of sustainable manufacturing best practices in the Apparel, Domestic Appliances, and Food sectors. The country studies are designed to inform the development of a long-term regional strategy for engaging manufacturers and suppliers for global supply chains with facilities in the region, and building their capacity for responsible Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) business practices, allowing major retail bra

09 – 10 March 2023: YCA designed and hosted a study visit for officers of the Nabunturan Integrated Cooperative, Silangan Multi-purpose Cooperative, Bansalan Multi-purpose Cooperative, Samal Island Multi-Purpose Cooperative, San Isidro Employees Cooperative, Income Credit Cooperative and Model Cooperative Network in Bangkok, Thailand. Through in-depth exposure to microfinance and savings and credit cooperative practices in Thailand, the program, Financial Inclusion in Southea

Webinar and Dialogue Series in ‘Strengthening regional collaboration and cooperation through higher education programs’ - Afghanistan & Thailand Confirmation-Yunus Professional master’s Program for Afghan Students: 02 March 2023: A free virtual event series that contributes a fresh perspective to addressing key social, economic, and environmental issues in Afghanistan through higher education. It will also raise awareness about our responsive approach to the Yunus Professiona

20 February – 03 March 2023: YCA organized the ‘Performance Based Evaluation Systems’ with WAPDA staff College with the goal of establishing baseline performance-based management systems (PBEMS) as a test case for energy saving priorities and CHG emissions-reduction opportunities. The interactive activities and lectures were created so that the participants can understand the context PBEMS within global and national trends in Environment, Social, and Governance best practices