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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Website: http://www.apec.org/apec.html
Staff & Research Interests page: http://www.apec.org/apec/apec_group.html
Current Research Programs: Trade and investment liberalization, business facilitation, economic and technical cooperation.
Capacity Building & Training: Yes. Seminars and conferences.
Online Publishing: Yes.
Intern Program: Yes. Program open to nationals or permanent residents of APEC member countries.
Visiting Fellows & Researchers: No.
Address: APEC Secretariat
35 Heng Mui Keng Terrace, Singapore 119616
Tel: (65) 6775 6012
Fax: (65) 6775 6013
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Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Website: http://www.aseansec.org/
Staff & Research Interests page: http://www.aseansec.org/6620.htm
Current Research Programs: Regional economic integration, social and cultural development, regional peace and security, AFTA.
Capacity Building & Training: Yes. Meetings, seminars, conferences and training programs.
Online Publishing: Yes.
Intern Program: No.
Visiting Fellows & Researchers: No.
Special Website Content: Yes. ASEAN – Disease Surveillance Website.
Address: The ASEAN Secretariat
70A Jl. Sisingamangaraja
Jakarta 12110
Indonesia
Tel: (6221) 7262991 / 7243372
Fax: (6221) 7398234 / 7243504
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Website: http://www.undp.org/rbap/
UNDP Asian Regional Centers:  
Bangkok, Thailand http://regionalcentrebangkok.undp.or.th/
Colombo, Sri Lanka http://www.colomboregionalcentre.lk.undp.org/
Suva, Fiji http://www.undp.org.fj/Templates/index.htm
Current Research Programs: Poverty reduction, globalization and trade, governance, gender and development, environment, energy, HIV/AIDS, crisis prevention and recovery, south-south cooperation.
Capacity Building & Training: Yes.
Online Publishing: Yes.
Intern Program: Yes.
Visiting Fellows & Researchers: No.
Special Website Content: Yes. Bangkok regional site offers a global expert roster.
Address: UNDP Regional Centre in Bangkok
c/o UNDP, GPO Box 618
Bangkok 10501 Thailand
Tel: (662) 288 2129
Fax: (662) 288 3032

UNDP Fiji Office
Tower Level 6, Reserve Bank
Building Pratt Street
Suva, Fiji Islands
Tel: (679) 331 2500
Fax: (679) 330 1718

UNDP Regional Centre in Colombo
148 Vauxhall Street
Colombo 2, Sri Lanka
Tel: +94-11-474-0300
Fax: +94-474-0306
E-mail: rcc.request.lk@undp.org
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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)

Website: http://www.unescap.org/
Staff & Research Interests page: http://www.unescap.org/ - listed under specific program divisions.
Current Research Programs: Environment, sustainable development, social development, ICT and space technology, poverty reduction, trade, investment, statistics, transport, tourism, program management.
Capacity Building & Training: Yes.
Online Publishing: Yes.
Intern Program: Yes.
Visiting Fellows & Researchers: No.
Special Website Content: Yes. Media center with audio and video content.
Address: The United Nations Building
Rajadamnern Nok Avenue
Bangkok 10200 Thailand
Tel: (66-2) 288-1234
Fax: (66-2) 288-1000
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The World Bank Institute

Website: http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/WBI/ 0,,pagePK:208996~theSitePK:213799,00.html
Staff & Research Interests page: http://econ.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTDEC/ 0,,menuPK:477190~pagePK:64214823~piPK:64214820~theSitePK: 469372,00.html
Current Research Programs: Conflict, credit reporting systems, macroeconomics and growth, finance, infrastructure and environment, poverty reduction, rural development, trade, investment climate, living standards measurement, public services.
Capacity Building & Training: Yes.
Online Publishing: Yes.
Intern Program: Yes. South Asia internship program.
Visiting Fellows & Researchers: Yes.
Special Website Content: Yes. Subscription based online communities and e-discussions.
E-Learning: Yes. Free web-based/synchronous courses on poverty and economic growth.
Address: The World Bank
Level 16, China World Tower 2, China World Trade Center
No.1, Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue, 100004 China
Tel: (86-10) 5861 7600
Fax: (86-10) 5861 7800
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South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

Website: http://www.saarc-sec.org/main.php?t=1
Staff & Research Interests page: http://www.saarc-sec.org/main.php?t=13.2
Current Research Programs: Poverty reduction, agriculture, rural development, health, population, human resource development, environment, forestry, ICT, transportation, law and intellectual property rights, biotechnology, tourism, meteorology, energy.
Capacity Building & Training: Yes.
Online Publishing: No.
Intern Program: Yes. Open to South Asian candidates.
Visiting Fellows & Researchers: Yes. Open to research scholars already working in South Asian research institutes.
Address: SAARC Secretariat,
Tridevi Marg,
P.O. Box 4222
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: +977 1 422 1785 / +977 1 422 6350
Fax: +977 1 422 7033, +977 1 422 3991
E-mail: saarc@ saarc-sec.org
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Mekong Institute Foundation

Website: http://www.mekonginstitute.org/int/
Staff & Research Interests page: http://www.mekonginstitute.org/int/component/option,com_contact/ catid,84/Itemid,75/
Current Research Programs: Economic development, capacity building, professional and human resource development.
Capacity Building & Training: Yes.
Online Publishing: No.
Intern Program: No.
Visiting Fellows & Researchers: No.
Address: Mekong Institute Foundation
Khon Kaen, Thailand
Tel: 664 320 2411-2
Fax: 664 334 3131
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Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC)

Website: http://www.pecc.org/
Staff & Research Interests page: http://www.pecc.org/ - directory link
Current Research Programs: Trade and RTAs, finance, agriculture, economic development, community building.
Capacity Building & Training: Yes.
Online Publishing: Yes.
Intern Program: No.
Visiting Fellows & Researchers: No.
Address: The PECC International Secretariat
4 Nassim Road
Singapore 258372
Tel: +65 6737-9823
Fax: +65 6737-9824
E-mail: info@pecc.org
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Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat

Website: http://www.forumsec.org.fj/
Staff & Research Interests page: http://www.forumsec.org.fj/ - staff directory link
Current Research Programs: Trade, investment, sustainable development, land resources, finance, education, international relations, politics and security.
Capacity Building & Training: Yes.
Online Publishing: Yes.
Intern Program: No.
Visiting Fellows & Researchers: No.
Special Website Content: Yes. Online discussion forums.
Address: The Secretary General Forum Secretariat
Private Mail Bag
Suva, Fiji
Tel: +679 3312 600

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  1. JVI
    (posted 29 March 2007 / 11:46:42 AM)

    I also think that there is very limited information about Philippine-based think tanks. I think the report should also at least provide information how they participate with ADB business operations and their past and previous undertakings with ADB.
  2. YN Zabortseva
    (posted 27 January 2007 / 09:17:28 AM)

    Remarkable idea!
    However, regarding kazakhstani think-tanks the data is obviously insufficient.

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