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
[edit]As 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.