Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning
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The Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL) is a non-governmental organization (NGO). Its aim is to assist member institutions to strengthen themselves through mutual self-help to achieve distinction in teaching, research, and public service, thereby contributing to their respective nations and beyond.[1] Established in Bangkok in January 1955, it is one of the oldest regional organizations in Southeast Asia. As of 2016[update] the ASAIHL Secretary-General is Ninnat Olanvoravuth of Chulalongkorn University.[2]
Members
editAs of 2020, ASAIHL has 246 member institutions from 25 countries.[3]
| Country | Number of Member Institutions |
|---|---|
| Brunei | 1 |
| Cambodia | 5 |
| France | 3 |
| Hong Kong | 9 |
| India | 1 |
| Indonesia | 41 |
| Iran | 24 |
| Malaysia | 22 |
| Myanmar | 1 |
| Philippines | 48 |
| Poland | 1 |
| Singapore | 2 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 |
| Thailand | 40 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| East Timor | 1 |
| Australia | 18 |
| Belgium | 1 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Japan | 5 |
| New Zealand | 5 |
| Taiwan | 1 |
| UK | 1 |
| USA | 7 |
Founders
edit- Sir Nicholas Attygalle, University of Ceylon
- Air Marshal Muni M. Vejyant Rangshrisht, Chulalongkorn University
- Lindsay Ride, University of Hong Kong
- Bahder Djohan, University of Indonesia
- Sir Sydney Caine, University of Malaya
- Vidal A. Tan, University of the Philippines Diliman
- Htin Aung, University of Rangoon
- Nguyễn Quang Trình, National University of Vietnam[4]
References
edit- ^ "Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)". Union of International Associations (UIA). Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ "Contact US". Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL). Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ "ASAIHL Members". ASAIHL. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- ^ "Founding Fathers". Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL). Archived from the original on 2 October 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2019.