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YCA Launches SAR100-2.0: Empowering Women Engineers to Lead South Asia’s Energy Future

December 16, 2024 — The Yunus Center at the Asian Institute of Technology (YCA) has officially launched SAR100-2.0, a professional development program designed to empower 100 mid-career women engineers from South Asia to lead in the rapidly evolving energy sector. Building on the impact of the initial SAR100 program that addresses critical challenges in energy transition while fostering gender-inclusive leadership in the region.

Successful Completion of Professional Development Program by Yunus Center AIT

The Yunus Center at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) proudly announces the successful completion of its professional development training program- Batch-2 ,

"Strategic Human Resource Management and Leadership for Business Transformation",

held from December 2 to 6, 2024.

YCA Marks the Successful Completion of the Professional Development Training Program (Batch-1)

YCA is delighted to announce the successful completion of its professional development training program,

"Strategic Human Resource Management and Leadership for Business Transformation",

tailored for government officials from Bangladesh Bank.

This intensive week-long program offered participants a platform for learning and innovation from 25 to 29 November 2024.

Ambassadorial Visit to Yunus Center AIT

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).

Innovation and Impact: AIT Students Lead the Charge at Sustainability Workshop

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.

Yunus Center at AIT Marks the Successful Completion of the Professional Development Training Program (Batch-2)

On 18 October 2024, Yunus Center at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) proudly announces the successful training of its

Professional Development Training Program: Mainstreaming Climate Change and Gender in National Planning and Budgeting Proces

Yunus Center at AIT Marks the Successful Completion of the Professional Development Training Program (Batch-1)

On 4 October 2024, Yunus Center at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) proudly announces the successful training of its

Professional Development Training Program: Mainstreaming Climate Change and Gender in National Planning and Budgeting Process

Genki Campus Initiative Re-Launched: A New Era of Accessible Healthcare at the Asian Institute of Technology

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.

The 6th SocialTech Summit & International Conference on Healthcare, SDGs and Social Business

Prof. Faiz Shah, Director of the Yunus Center at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), will be serving as the Session Chair for the conference. This session aims to inspire collaboration among educational institutions to adopt and expand the Digital Health Campus Model, ultimately improving healthcare systems and patient care in developing countries.

World Study Program in Thailand
7-14 September 2024

Students from

Kanto Gakuin University

in Japan participated in the “World Study Program” at the Yunus Center AIT in Thailand. This enriching week-long program exposed the students to various cultural, educational, and

community service activities, providing them with hands-on learning experiences and valuable insights into social responsibility and global citizenship.

Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2024: Advancing Sustainable Development through Strategic Investment

On September 12-13, 2024, the Yunus Center AIT team participated in the Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2024 in Kathmandu, where over 300 global experts gathered to explore sustainable infrastructure development, focusing on energy, transportation, and urban growth.

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Normal University Visit at Yunus Center AIT

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.

Genki-Campus Pioneering Health and Wellbeing for a Sustainable Academic Community at AIT

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 Bangladesh, YCA has innovated a need-responsive health and wellbeing program specifically designed for AIT campus residents.

YCA at the Forefront of Sustainable Change at NIC-NIDA Conference 2024

Yunus Center AIT (YCA) is an associate partner for the 2024 National and International Conference of the National Institute of Development Administration (3rd NIC-NIDA) Conference. The main theme

“Redesigning our Common Future for Sustainable Transformation”

underscores the importance of revising our path towards a future focused on equity and environmental sustainability.

Academia Dialogue Hosted by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus in Manila, Philippines

On June 29, 2024, Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus hosted the Academia Dialogue at the Asia Pacific College in Manila, Philippines. Organized by the Yunus Centre, this event aimed to bring together social business

practitioners, academic, promoters, and colleagues from around the world.

Health and Social Business: Pioneering Sustainable Futures Hosted by Yunus Centre AIT (YCA) – Social Business Day 2 Session

On June 27–28, 2024, 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.

SDGs x 3ZEROS
Albukhary International University (AIU)

On June 25-26, 2024, Yunus Center AIT (YCA) displayed an exhibition booth on the AIU campus during SDGs x 3ZEROS conference.

YCA showcased their past and ongoing projects and programs aligned with the SDG goals. YCA also held a session titled "Social Business Innovations for SDG Solutions"

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Dr. Tanawan Samleerat Carraway represented YCA at the press conference for Sasin Impact Entrepreneurship Week (SasinIEW)

This panel will feature a social entrepreneur in agrivoltaics, angel investor, entrepreneur coach, Yunus Center AIT, and the Thai Startup Association.

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YCA with World Benchmarking Alliance

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).

One-Day Webinar on the Water-Energy-Food Nexus

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.

YCA with EDSMAT Program

The collaboration involves the Energy Development Services Management and Technology (EDSMAT) Program, which offers a range of courses led by AIT faculty and industry experts.

YCA host for SBAC11-2024

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.”

SAR 100

WePOWER SAR100 is a series of trainings for women professionals in the energy sector from the Southeast Asia region (SAR).

Bangladesh WePOWER visit delegates- World Bank Group

WePOWER, a regional network for female power sector engineers in South Asia, is being established by the World Bank.

Grid Stations Operations Management

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).

Executive Immersion Program - ESG for the Oil & Gas Sector

This course was important as ESG careers are opening rapidly in risk management, strategic planning, policy analysis, social impact, and business innovation.

Yunus Professional Masters Launch

Yunus Center launch The FIRST newest professional degree, the Yunus Professional Masters’ in Social Business & Entrepreneurship.

Yunus Centre Lecture Series

YCA was featured as the topic for the regular YSBC Lecture Series hosted by Professor Yunus.

Course: Innovation & Six-Sigma

Two online courses were designed and delivered, aimed at professionals learning to cope with the uncertainty emerging from the pandemic.

Sustainable Manufacturing

Since December 2020, YCA is leading a three-country study of sustainable manufacturing best-practices in the Apparel, Domestic Appliances, and the Food sectors.

Development Policy & Practice Module

YCA has hosted the Southeast Asia regional module of the Graduate Institute, Geneva’s Executive Masters’ program on (DPP) since 2016.

Techsauce Global Summit

TechSauce is among the region’s most sought after innovation sharing platforms, with global participation on the latest disruptive technologies

Performance-Based Evaluation

YCA organized the ‘Performance Based Evaluation Systems’ with WAPDA staff College with the goal of establishing baseline performance-based management systems (PBEMS)

Webinar and Dialogue Series in ‘Strengthening regional collaboration and cooperation through higher education programs’

A free virtual event series that contributes a fresh perspective to addressing key social, economic, and environmental issues in Afghanistan through higher education.

Financial Inclusion in Southeast Asia

This study visit lasted 2 days and consisted of panel discussions, visits, and experience-sharing.

(microfinance and savings and credit cooperative practices in Thailand)

EDSMAT E21 ERP, Implementing Selective ERP Applications

YCA organized a 12 -day training for WAPDA, the training consisted of 24 participants and was held at WAPDA Administrative Staff College in Islamabad Pakistan.

WAPDA-AIT Strategic Learning Collaboration Visit of delegation form Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), Pakistan

They met with YCA officials and visited the Water Engineering and Management (WEM) lab and Energy Park.

Memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the OP Jindal Global University and AIT

The OP Jindal Global University and AIT signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 5th April 2023 that would strengthen academic and research collaboration between the two institutions and foster routine teacher and student exchanges.