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Directory

HRD Institutions and Experts

in the SAARC Region

Sixth Edition

December, 2013

SAARC Human Resource Development Centre Islamabad - Pakistan

Table of Contents

Foreword

Afghansitan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Maldives

Nepal Pakistan

Sri Lanka

FOREWORD

The SAARC Human Resource Development Centre, Islamabad has published the sixth issue of the Directory of HRD Institutions and Experts in the SAARC Region. The Directory is intended to provide information about the HRD experts and institutions to match the needs of the regional policy makers and practitioners in search of policy updates or feedback from the experts. The Directory also contains comprehensive information for international aid organizations, HRD researchers, training / conference/seminar organizers seeking experts to speak on particular issues or looking for HRD writers in the region. The Directory has been compiled and updated from the best available sources of information at the date of publication. It has been developed with a view to develop a network for sharing professional experiences and expertise for HRD in the region. The Directory includes 102 public and private sector organizations in the SAARC Member States. I would like to extend my appreciation to Ms. Aneela Nasreen, Librarian for compiling and updating this Directory which will serve as a resource and networking aid.If you are an HRD expert or you are affiliated with an organization which deals with research,capacity building and its related areas, please provide information to include the same in theupcoming issue of the Directory.

Dr. Riffat Aysha Anis Director SHRDC

AFGHANISTAN

1. Kaboora Institute of Higher Education District 10, Street 4, Qala-e-Fatullah, Kabul, Afghanistan, www.kaboora.edu.af Date of Establishment 2001 Phone (+93)- 0795007570, 0793333347 Fax (+93)-214-659-9875 E-mail kaboora.university@gmail.com, info@kaboora.edu.af Head of Institution M. Suleman Soroush Designation Chancellor Objectives The KIHE aims to train students to respond competently and confidently to

the challenges arising from rapidly advancing technology. The key potential and aims of KIHE posses for success include: • To enrich talents and care for health and life of people • To serve our students and the community by providing the highest

quality education • To teach students based on the accepted world curriculums, theoretical

and practical • To build capacity in the different higher health sciences education

sectors • To extend academic relationship for our students with overseas

universities • To set up higher education, world-class curriculum and innovative

teaching methodologies • To provide teaching and conduct research in the relevant • disciplines of modern sciences • To extend standard higher education services through the rural and

remote areas of Afghanistan • To develop patterns of teaching at post graduate level and in super

specialties • To provide for post graduate teaching conduct of research in the health

Sciences Area of Research Education Staff Profile • Pohand Abdul Razaq Doost, Vice Chancellor

• Dr. Ahqa Mohd Loudin, Senior consultant of KIHE

• Dr. Muhammad Yonus, Executive Director KIHE

• Prof. Azatullah Shirzad , Senior & Official Representative of KIHE in London

• Dr. Mustafa Gharwal Chief of support at KIHE

• Dr. Soroush Kakar, Task Order Manager at KIHE

2. Kabul University Kabul, Afghanistan www.ku.edu.af Date of Establishment 1930 Phone (+93)-0707-609582 E-mail hamedullahamin@ku.edu.af, hamedullahamin@yahoo.com

Head of Institution Hamidullah Amin Designation Chancellor Status of Institution Government Objectives Kabul University aims to accomplish the following objectives:

• To develop generations of qualified Afghans, aware of their nation’s Islamic and cultural heritage

• To preserve the Identity of Afghan society and safeguard its moral and social values

• To establish, promote and maintain excellence in undergraduate and graduate programs

• To establish, develop and execute teaching, research and scholarships • To play an effective role in the development of scientific, social and

economic aspects of Afghan society as part of global citizenship • To establish and maintain close links with national and international

Universities and institutions in academic and research fields Area of Research Education Staff Profile • Nancy Dupree, Afghanistan History Expert • Ghulam Mohammad Bahram, Professor • Wasef Bakhtari, Professor • Hamida Barmaki, Professor of Law and Child Rights Commissioner • Mawlana Faizani Philosopher and Reformer • Fazluddin Fazl, Professor • Sayed Sultanshah Homam, Professor of Anthropology, Archaeology and Mongolian Studies • Saeed Nafisi, Professor • Abdul Qahar Samin, Professor • Abdul Hashim Sahak, Professor • Baz Mohammad Sherzad, Professor • Faqir Mohammad Melgerai, Professor 3. Polytechnical University of Kabul Kabul, Afghanistan www.polytechnic-kabul.org Date of Establishment 1963 Phone (+93) -20-220-1114 E-mail chancellor@kpu.edu.af Head of Institution Prof. Dr. Ezatullah “Amed” Designation President Objectives • To educate the best young professionals in Afghanistan in the area of

engineering. Area of Research Education Staff Profile • Prof. Dr. Abdul Qayuom Karimzada,Vice-Chancellor for Research/Scientific Affairs, Ph.D

E-mail: karimzada@polytechnic-kabul.org • Prof. Abdulbaqi Rahmani, Vice-Chancellor of the Student Affairs, M.Sc.

E-mail: aa_khaleqi@yahoo.com • Prof. Akbar Jan “Arzomand, Administrative Affairs, E-mail: arzomand@polytechnic-kabul.org

BANGLADESH

4. Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) New Airport Road, Farmgate, Dhaka-1215, Bangladesh www.barc.gov.bd Date of Establishment 1973 Phone (+880)-2-9135587/9132214-18 Fax (+880)-2-8113032 E-mail webmaster@barc.gov.bd /ec-barc@barc.gov.bd/ barc@bdmail.net Head of Institution Dr. Wais Kabir Designation Executive Chairman Status of Institution Government Objectives The objectives of the Council are:

• Agricultural research, do acts of coordination • Planning, monitoring and evaluation through the institutes, associate

institutes and other relevant organizations in different areas of agricultural science

Area of Research Agriculture Staff Profile • Dr. S M Khalilur Rahman, Member Director.E-mail: md-aers@barc.gov.bd • Dr. M Khalequzzaman Akanda Chowdhury, Member Director.E-mail: md-crops@barc.gov.bd • Dr. Md. Kabir Ikramul Haque, Member Director.E-mail: md-fisheries@barc.gov.bd • Dr. Ahmad Ali Hussan, Member Director.E-mail: md-nrm@barc.gov.bd • Dr. Md. Monirul Islam, Principal Scientific Officer.E-mail: m.islam@barc.gov.bd

5. Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS) House #10, Road,16 A, Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh www.bcas.net Date of Establishment 1986 Phone (+880)-2-9851237, 9852904 Fax (+880)-2-8851417 E-mail atiq.rahman@bcas.net, info@bcas.net Head of Institution Dr. A. Atiq Rahman Designation Executive Director Status of Institution Non-government Organization

Objectives BCAS is an independent, non-profit, non-government, policy, research, and implementation institute working on sustainable development at local, national, regional and global levels. BCAS addresses sustainable development through five interactive themes: • Environment-development integration • Good governance and people's participation • Poverty alleviation and sustainable livelihoods • Economic growth, public-private partnership and sustainable market • Corporate Social Responsibility It has grown to become a leading research institute in the non-government sector in Bangladesh and South Asia. It works using interactive approaches and multiple methodologies. BCAS has been registered with the Social Welfare Department as well as NGO Affairs Bureau of Government of Bangladesh. BCAS has been working on Natural Resources Management (NRM), Environment and Development, Renewable and Conventional Energy, Social and Economic Issues, Trade and Sustainable Development, Livelihoods and Poverty Reduction Strategies, Global Change and Human Dimensions, Policy Analysis and training, Governance and Advocacy, Publication and Outreach.

Staff Profile • Syed Md. Iqbal Ali, Director, BCAS/ARCAB Programme Director • Dr. Dr. Muhammad Eusuf, Director/ Senior Fellow • Khandaker Mainuddin, Director/ Senior Fellow • Dr. Moinul Islam Sharif, Director/ Senior Fellow • Dr. Dwijendra Lal Mallick, Director/Fellow • Md. Golam Rabbani, Research Fellow

6. Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) Plot No. 4, Main Road No. 1 (South), Section No. 2 Mirpur, Dhaka-1216,Bangladesh www.bibm.org.bd Date of Establishment 1974 Phone (+880)-9003031-5/9003051-2

Fax (+880)-2-9006756

E-mail office@bibm.org.bd, dgbibm@bibm.org.bd Head of Institution Dr. Toufic Ahmad Choudhury Designation Director General Objectives The objectives of the Institute are:

• To provide training to the officials of banks and financial institutions of Bangladesh in order to strengthen and update their skill

• To provide education in the form of degree- Masters in Bank Management (MBM) and Evening MBM (EMBM)

• To carry out research in banking & finance, holding seminars and roundtable discussions or aiding the banks in their recruitment

Staff Profile • Dr. Bandana Saha, Supernumerary Professor, E-mail: bandana@bibm.org.bd • Dr. Shah Md. Ahsan Habib, Director (Training & Research), E-mail: ahsan@bibm.org.bd • Dr. Prashanta Kumar Banerjee, Professor & Director (Research, Development & Consultancy)

E-mail: pbanerjee@bibm.org.bd • Abdul Jalil Choudhury, Associate Professor, E-mail: jalilchoudhury@bibm.org.bd, Ph: 9003051-2 • Fahmida Chowdhury, Associate Professor, E-mail: fahmida@bibm.org.bd • Md. Mohiuddin Siddique, Associate Professor & Director E-mail: siddiquemu@bibm.org.bd • Md. Shihab Uddin Khan , Associate Professor, E-mail: msukhan@bibm.org.bd, Ph: 9003051-2 • Ashraf Al Mamun, Associate Professor, E-mail: mamun@bibm.org.bd, Ph: 9003051-2 (Ext-104) • Md. Nehal Ahmed, Associate Professor, E-mail: nehal@bibm.org.bd, Ph: 9003051-2 (Ext-203)

7. Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) E-17 Agargaon, Sher-e- Bangla Nagar, GPO Box # 3854, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh www.bids.org.bd Date of Establishment 1974 Phone (+880)-2-9116959/ PABX: 9143441-8 Fax (+880)-2-8113023 E-mail mujeri@bids.org.bd, dg_bids@bids.org.bd Head of Institution Dr. Mustafa Kamal Mujeri Designation Director General Status of Institution Autonomous multi-disciplinary public research organization Objectives The strategic objectives of BIDS are crystallized around the theme of

generating credible policy oriented research on development issues facing Bangladesh and other developing countries along with strengthening research-policy links to promote informed policy making in Bangladesh. In the pursuit of its strategic objectives, BIDS activities are multi-dimensional and inherently straddle several objectives: • Promote excellence in policy research and extend the knowledge

frontiers to facilitate learning in development solutions especially in priority areas of development related to social well being of the poor and disadvantaged groups in society.

• Collect and generate socioeconomic data to facilitate the conduct of analytical research on current economic and social issues and facilitate development planning and policy formulation by the government.

• Disseminate knowledge and research based policy options to the policy makers and assist them in designing credible development strategies for achieving economic and social goals.

• Expand outreach of research to civil society and other stakeholders to help shape policy debates on key development issues, develop broader understanding and consensus, and promote knowledge based policy agenda.

• Conduct training and capacity building programs and promote the application of cutting edge research techniques and appropriate methodologies in economics and allied social sciences to develop human and institutional capacities within the government and in other institutions.

• Promote research communication and networking to share research findings on the BIDS knowledge base and stimulate interaction within the research community, policy makers, civil society, and other stakeholders through organizing workshops, seminars, conferences, and using different modes of print and electronic media.

Area of Research Education and Demography

Staff Profile • Dr. Zaid Bakht, Research Director. Ph: (+880)-2-9110654, E-mail: zbakht@bids.org.bd • Dr. Rushidan Islam Rahman, Research Director. Ph(+880)-2-8113613, E-mail: rushidan@bids.org.bd • Dr. Binayak Sen, Research Director. Ph: (+880)-2-9117829, E-mail: bsen@bids.org.bd • Dr. M.A.Manan, Senior Research Fellow. Ph: (+880)-2-9116655, E-mail: manan@bids.org.bd • Dr. Kazi Ali Toufique, Senior Research Fellow. Ph: (+880)-2-8181683,E-mail: lintu@bids.org.bd • Bimal Kumar Shaha, Senior Research Fellow. Ph: (+880)-2-8181684, E-mail: bks@bids.org.bd

9. Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) 1/46, Old Elephant Road, Ramna, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh www.biiss.org Date of Establishment 1978 Phone (+880)-2-9353808/8315808/9336287 Fax (+880)-2-8312625 E-mail info@biiss.org Head of Institution Major General Muhammad Imrul Quayes Designation Director General Status of Institution Government

8. Bangladesh Institute of Human Resource Management (BIHRM ) 9 Indira Road, Framgate, Dhaka-1215, Bangladesh www.bihrm.org Date of Establishment 2003 Phone (+880)-2- 914 2464/01817-011 406/01911-214 545/01717-170458 E-mail info@bihrm.org/bihrmbd@gmail.com Head of Institution Prof. Javed Ahmed Imtiaj Designation Principal Status of Institution Autonomous, Non-Profit Objectives

The objectives of the Institute are to impart education & training to develop students, executives & Managers at all levels, engaged in commercial, industrial and service organizations of private, public sectors and NGOs. Other objectives include: • To develop innovative thinking & analytical skills to become

professional leader in the field of Human Resource Management (HRM) • To co-operate with similar institutions at home & abroad in promoting

exchange of knowledge and experience • To increase participants' confidence in their ability to make

organizational decision promptly & effectively

Area of research Human Resource Management Staff Profile • Mosaddeq Hossain, MA, MBA. Ph: (+880)-1-817011406 • Javed Ahmed Imtiaj, MBA, PGDHRM. Ph: (+880)-1-911 214545 • Jasim U Ahmed, MA, MBA, PGDHRM. Ph: (+880)-1-817011406, E-mail: jasimuahmed@gmail.com • Masud Siddiki, MBA, PGDHRM, M. Ped. Ph: (+880)- 01552429558, E-mail: masud@bihrm.org

• Sharfuddin Ahmed Lisan, English (Hons), DHRM, DSC, DHRLA. Ph: (+880)- 1-827543736 E-mail:lisanbd@ymail.com

Objectives

The Institute was established with the aim of: • Undertaking and promoting research and deliberation on international

affairs, security and developmental issues • Advancing knowledge and understanding of contemporary

international and strategic issues in national and regional perspectives Staff Profile • Colonel A.K.M. Nazrul Islam, Research Director , M.A. (Defense Studies)

E-mail : nazrul@biiss.org/nazrul1845@yahoo.com • Dr. Shaheen Afroze, Research Director, Ph.D. (International Relations). E-mail: shaheen@biiss.org • Dr. Abu Taher Salahuddin Ahmed, Senior Research Fellow.(RD In-Charge)

E-mail : salahuddinahmed@biiss.org/ abu23july@yahoo.com • Neila Husain, Senior Research Fellow, Masters (International Relations). E-mail : neila@biiss.org

• Dr. M Jashim Uddin, Senior Research Fellow • Dr. Mohammad Mahfuz Kabir, Senior Research Fellow • Ms. Segufta Hossain, Research Fellow • Abu Saleh Md. Yousuf, Research Fellow 10. Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) House 405, Road 6, DOHS, Baridhara,Dhaka-1206,Banglades www.bipss.org.bd Phone (+880)- 2-8414284-85 Fax (+880)-2- 8411309 E-mail info@bipss.org.bd Head of Institution Major General ANM Muniruzzaman (Retd.) Designation President Status of Institution Non-Profit Organization Objectives

The objectives of the Institute are: • To contribute, through its academic program, to the process of building

a community of South Asia knowledgeable on issues of traditional and non-traditional/human security and transnational security, with a common appreciation of the threats to security in South Asia and to enhance their effective participation in various policy/governance processes

• To assist the evolution and consolidation of stable, secure and accountable governments through the building of capacity across various sectors

• To develop a comprehensive approach to human security in which local ownership is central

• To periodically produce accurate and timely annotated analysis of the security and human right situation in the South Asian region, which will be useful to various actors working to deepen democracy and prevent conflict in the region and beyond

Staff Profile • Major General ANM Muniruzzaman, NDc, PSC (Retd), President. E- mail : president@bipss.org.bd • Hamiduzzaman, Advisor, Communications & Research. E-mail :hamid@bipss.org.bd • Dr Syed Mahmud Ali, Director (Research) • Professor Jahan-e-Gulshan, Member. E-mail: jahanegulshan@gmail.com

• Aminul Haque Talukder, Member. E-mail: ahaquetalukder@gmail.com • Professor Mustafizur Rahman, Research Fellow • Professsor Abu Zayed Mohammad, Research Fellow

• Sajjad Khan Milki, Research Analyst

• Md. Ahiduzzaman , Research Analyst. E-mail: ahid@bipss.org.bd

11. Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC) BMRC Bhaban, Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212,Bangladesh

www.bmrcbd.org Date of Establishment 1972 Phone (+880)-2 8811395/8828396/8819311(PABX) Fax (+880)-2 8828820 E-mail info@bmrcbd.org/bmrc@citechco.net Head of Institution Prof. (Dr.) Md. Habibe Millat Designation Director

Status of Institution Autonomous Body under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Objectives The main objectives of the Council are:

• To organize, promote and coordinate Scientific Research in various fields of Health Science

• To train manpower in the field of Health Research • To disseminate Research Results for utilization • To Publishes Internationally recognized Indexed journal "BMRC

Bulletin” quarterly along with RICH ( Research Information and Communication on Health ) and CAS (Current Awareness Service ) reports. BMRC has a National Research Ethics Committee for Ethical Clearance of Research work

Area of Research Health Staff Profile • Prof. Dr. Mahmud Hasan ,Chairman Executive Committee • Dr. Mahmood-uz-Jahanb, Deputy Director, BMRC. Email: riponjahan@yahoo.com

12. Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC) Ministry of Public Administration, Government of Bangladesh, Dhaka,Bangladesh

www.bpatc.org.bd Date of Establishment 1984 Phone (+880)-2-7711607/PABX:7710010-16

Fax (+880)-2-7710029 E-mail rector@bpatc.org.bd Head of Institution A. Z. M. Shafiqul Alam Designation Rector Status of Institution Autonomous Objectives The objectives of the Centre are:

• To equip senior public and business executive of Bangladesh for their role in a dynamic and developing society

• To impart in-service training to persons in the service of the Republic and of local authorities

• To provide foundational training to the officers of different cadres and

subcadres of Bangladesh Civil Service • To provide foundational and refresher training to non-cadre officers of

the Government • To organise research and publication on public administration and

development • To publish books, periodicals and reports on administration and

development • To establish and maintain libraries and reading rooms • To advise the Government on any specific problem of administration

and development as and when referred to it • To prescribe courses of training

Staff Profile • A. Z. M. Shafiqul Alam, Rector (Secretary to the Govt.). Email: rector@bpatc.org.bd • Hosne Ara Begum, Member Directing Staff (P & S), • Begum Shahin Ahmed Chowdhury, Member Directing Staff (D & E), • Ferdous Akther, Member Directing Staff (M & PA) Email:ferdousakhter7291@gmail.com • Md. Nuruddin Ahmed, Member Directing Staff (R & C) E-mail: nur1539@yahoo.com • Dr. Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Member Directing Staff (P & S) • Md. Akram Hossain, Member Directing Staff (M & D) 13. Centre for Development Research, Bangladesh (CDRB) Flat # C-2, House # 70/1, Road # 6-A, Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh

www.cdrb.org Date of Establishment 1982 Phone (+880)-2-8111877/ 8115463 Fax (+880)-2-8117277 E-mail cdrb@dhaka.agni.com

Head of Institution Dr. Mizanur Rahman Shelley Designation Chairman Status of Institution Independent & Not-for-Profit Objectives The objectives of the Centre are:

• To organize, sponsor and promote research in the field of development by constellating multi- disciplinary knowledge and expertise

• To undertake and conduct specific action-research projects for socio-economic development Involving a harmonious blend of field-work and desk research

• To sponsor joint research ventures in regional and international perspective so that the forces of the development process can be harnessed to achieve early upliftment of the developing nations through promotion of cooperative self-reliance

• To undertake basic research in the field of socio-political and economic relations among nations

• To educate and train young researchers and intellectuals in research methodology, study approaches and survey techniques

• To work as a forum for scholars, decision-markers, students, members of professional groups, both national and international, for de-liberation, dissemination of knowledge and exchange of information & views on issues related to national development, regional and

international progress and co-operation • To function as a seed-bed of knowledge and information through

building up a rich library containing useful books, journal, monographs and important documents

Staff Profile • Dr. Mizanur Rahman Shelley, Chairman/Executive Director • Dr. Mohammad Mohabbat Khan, Executive Director • Dr. Syed Anwar Husain, Executive Director • Dr. A M M Shawakat Ali, Executive Director • Dr. Iftekharuzzaman, Executive Director • Shawkat Ali Ferdousi, Executive Director • Mohammad Enayet Karim, Executive Director 14. Centre for Executive Development Studies (CEDS) 27, Kakrail, Near HR Bhaban, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh www.cedsbd.com Phone (+880)-2-8362867/8361894-5 E-mail info@cedsbd.com Head of Institution Prof. Dr. Moh. Salim Bhuyan Designation Chairman Status of Institution Government Objectives The objectives of the CEDS program are:

• To produce efficient and effective managers, corporate leaders and executives

• To provide a strong foundation of the concept, principles and techniques of modern business administration and management encouraging case studies and research in different areas in the international fields of fast growing business management

Area of Research Education Staff Profile • Prof. Dr. Md Sadrul Amin, Professor • Prof. Dr. Syed Rashidul Hasan, Professor of Marketing • Dr. S.M. Hassan Talukder, Associate Professor • Dr. Md. Lutfar Rahman, Project Director & Consultant Ahsasia • Prof. Dr. Aminul Hoque, Professor • Prof. Dr. Kazi Saifuddin, Associate Professor & Chairman • Dr. M. Emran Quayum, Professor • Prof. Dr. Zahidul Islam, Professor • Prof. Dr. Monowar Ahmad Tarafdar, Professor • Prof. Dr. Md. Hanif Uddin, Professor • Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abdul Jalil, Professor • Prof. Dr. Md. Shahid Ullah, Professor & Chairman • Prof. Dr. Md. Kamrul Alam Khan, Professor & Chairman • Dr. Md. Mustafizur Rehman , Director (Vocational)

15. Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) House- 40/C, Road- 32 Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh

www.cpd.org.bd Date of Establishment 1993 Phone (+880)-2-8124770/9141734/9141703/9145090 Fax (+880)-2-8130951 E-mail info@cpd.org.bd Head of Institution Professor Rehman Sobhan Designation Chairman Status of Institution Private Objectives The main objectives of the Centre inculde:

• To create a platform for public discussion of important national policy issues with a view to building up a broad-based support for such policies

• To organize regular policy dialogues with participation from major stakeholders including policy makers, academics, experts, civil society, representative from business community, NGOs and other civil society groups and stimulate a culture of dialogue and discussion on various important development issues

• To conduct in-depth research on critical development issues which could service the needs of an informed public debate

• To raise policy awareness of young people in Bangladesh by conducting internship programme by creating opportunities to share their views, and by organizing policy appreciation courses for them

• To provide policy inputs to the principal decision-makers on the basis of research and dialogue outputs

Staff Profile • Rehman Sobhan, Chairman. E-mail: rehman@citechco.net • Mustafizur Rahman, Executive Director, Ph.D. (Development Economics)

E-mail: mustafiz@cpd.org.bd • Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, Distinguished Fellow, E-mail: debapriya.bh@gmail.com • Professor Rounaq Jahan, Distinguished Fellow Ph.D. (Political Science)

E-mail: rounaq44@gmail.com • Anisatul Fatema Yousuf, Director, Dialogue & Communication Division, MS (Economics)

E-mail: fatema@cpd.org.bd • Dr Fahmida Khatun, Head of Research • Dr Khondaker Golam Moazzem, Senior Research Fellow • A. H. M. Ashrafuzzaman, Senior System Analyst • Nazmatun Noor, Senior Dialogue Associate 16. Institute of Bangladesh Studies (IBS) Rajshahi University, Rajshahi–6205, Bangladesh www.ru.ac.bd/ibs Phone (+880)-721-750985/750753 Fax (+880)-721-750064 E-mail rajucc@citechco.net Head of Institution Professor Atful Hye Shibly Designation Director Status of Institution Autonomous Objectives The objectives of the Institute are:

• To promote, and provide facilities for, advanced studies and research on the history, geography, economics, politics, sociology, anthropology, law, language, literature and linguistics, philosophy, art, archaeology, music, and culture of Bangladesh and such other subjects as are significantly related to the life and society of Bangladesh leading to the M.Phil. And Ph.D. degrees

• To undertake research projects in cooperation with public or private organizations as and when necessary under mutual agreements.

• To place at the disposal of society the results of the researches conducted at the Institute for fruitful utilization in planning and development schemes

• To cooperate with other departments of the University of Rajshahi in research activities relevant to Bangladesh Studies

• To popularize Bangladesh Studies in and outside the country through seminars, conferences and publications

• To perform such other functions as will facilitate attainment of the objects of the Institute

Staff Profile • Dr. Md. Mahbubar Rahman, Professor, Ph.D. (History) • Dr. M. Zainul Abedin, Professor, Ph.D. (Economics, Research Methodology)

E-mail: mzabedin@yahoo.com • Dr. Swarochish Sarker, Ph.D. (Bengali Literature). E-mail: swarochishsarker@yahoo.com • Dr. M. Mostafa Kamal, Ph.D. (History of Indian Philosophy). E-mail: kamalm@bttb.net .bd • Mr. Jakir Hossain, M.Sc. E-mail: jakir1034@yahoo.co.uk • Professor Dr. Priti Kumar Mitra, Ph.D. (History, Historiography). E-mail: mitra_ibs@yahoo.com 17. National Academy for Primary Education (NAPE) Academy Road, Mymensingh - 2200. Bangladesh www.nape.gov.bd Date of Establishment 1978 Phone (+880)-91-66305 Fax (+880)-91-67132 E-mail dg_nape@yahoo.com Head of Institution Md. Nazrul Islam Designation Director General Status of Institution Autonomous Objectives As a Centre of Excellence, the primary objective of NAPE is:

• To improve the quality of primary education through offering effective programmes upholding the highest standard of competencies for the practitioners. Also planning, training, monitoring, evaluation and research in the primary education sub sector.

Area of Research Education and Human Resource Development Staff Profile • Md. Nazrul Islam, Director General • Md. Nazmul Hasan Khan, Director • Md. Abdul Aziz, Senior Specialist (DS)

• Khondoker Shaker Ahmed , Senior Specialist (DS) • Shah Md. Aburaihan, Al-beruni, Senior Specialist (DS) • Dr. Gopika Ranjan Chakraborty, Senior Specialist • Rangalal Ray, Senior Specialist • Md. Haidar Ali, Deputy Director Admin • Nazmun Nahar,Controller of Education 18. Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh (PRIB) Express House, 4th Floor, Road 10/A, Block H Banani, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh www.pri-bd.org Phone (+880)-2-9899759/06662801039 Fax (+880)-2-8817375 E-mail info@pri-bd.org/pri.bangladesh@gmail.com Head of Institution Dr. Zaidi Sattar Designation Chairman Status of Institution Private & Non-Profit Objectives The Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh (PRI) is a private, nonprofit,

nonpartisan research organization dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of the Bangladesh economy, its key policy challenges, domestically, and in a rapidly integrating global marketplace. PRI is committed to undertaking and disseminating unbiased policy-oriented economic research among public policymakers, business professionals, and the academic community PRI’s staff pursues this mission by performing timely, accurate research on key policy issues and effectively disseminating these findings to its primary audiences. PRI’s current areas of research include: • Macroeconomic management focusing, inter alia , on fiscal policy,

monetary management, interest rate, and exchange rate policies Poverty reduction approaches and strategies

• Trade, openness and competitiveness • WTO issues in a development perspective • Regional cooperation and issues of bilateral and multilateral trade

arrangements • Study of agriculture, industry and service sectors. • Private sector development

Area of Research Macroeconomic management focusing,monetary management, interest rate, and exchange rate policies Poverty reduction approaches and strategies, Trade, openness and competitiveness, WTO issues in a development perspective, Regional cooperation and issues of bilateral and multilateral trade arrangements

Staff Profile • Dr. Zaidi Sattar, Chairman, (PRIB), Ph.D. (Economics) • Dr. Sadiq Ahmed, Vice Chairman, Ph.D. (Economics) • Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, Executive Director, Ph.D. (Economics) • Dr. Salim Rashid, Professor, Ph.D. (Economics) • Dr. M. G. Quibria, Professor, Ph.D. (Economics) • Dr. S.R. Osmani, Professor, Ph.D. (Economics) • Rumana Islam, Economist. E-mail: rislam@pri-bd.org

• Md. Rafi Hossain, Economist. E-mail: rhossain@pri-bd.org • Ashikur Rahman, Sr. Economist. E-mail: arahman@pri-bd.org • Biplab Kumar Datta Economist. E-mail: bdatta@pri-bd.org 19. PROSHIKA –Centre for Human Development I/1-Ga, Section-2, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216,Bangladesh www.proshika.org Date of Establishment 1976 Phone (+880)-2-015812/8016015/8016759/8015945/8015946 /9005797 Fax (+880)-2-8015811 E-mail info@proshika.org Head of the Institution Prof. Dr. M. Muazzam Husain Designation Chairman Status of Institution Non-Governmental-Organization Objectives The objectives of the Centre include:

• Structural poverty alleviation • Environmental protection and regeneration • Improvement in women's status • Increasing people's participation in public institutions • Increasing people's capacity to gain and exercise democratic and

human rights Staff Profile Mr. Abdul Matin, Vice-Chairman Mr. Mahbubul Karim, Chief Executive Mr. Rafiqul Islam, Treasurer Professor Dr. M. Amjad Hossain, Member Advocate Md. Abdul Wadud, Member Mr. Ashfaque-Ul-Alam, Member Dr. Md. Rahmat Ullah, Member Ms. Rokeya Islam, Member Mr. Renuka Biswas, Member Mr. Shahjahan Howlader, Member

BHUTAN

20. College of Natural Resources Lobesa, P.O. Wangdue Punakha Dzongkhag, Bhutan www.cnr.edu.bt Date of Establishment 1992 Phone (+975)-2-480509 Fax (+975)-2-480505 E-mail webmaster@cnr.edu.bt Head of Institution Dorji Wangchuk Designation Director Status of Institution Government Objectives

The Institute aims to: • Provide technically capable personnel for the RNR Sector • Improve the technical capability of RNR staff • Prepare and implement rural development training programs • Provide professional services for rural development

Area of Research Education

Staff Profile • Dorji Wangchuk, Director, M.Sc. E-mail: nrti-dir@druknet.bt/director@cnr.edu.bt • Dr. Jamba Gyeltshen, Dean (Student Affairs), Doctor of Plant Medicine. E-mail: jamba@cnr.edu.bt • Dr. Phub Dorji, Dean (Academic Affair), M.Sc. (Animal Production). E-mail: phub@cnr.edu.bt • Dr. Dhan Bahadur Gurung, Sr. Lecturer, Ph.D. E-mail: dhan@cnr.edu.bt • Ugyen Dorji, Sr. Lecturer, M.Sc. (Forest Science). E-mail: ugyen@cnr.edu.bt • Sonam Tashi, Lecturer, M.Sc. (Agriculture). E-mail: sonam@cnr.edu.bt • R. B. Chhetri, Lecturer, B.Sc. E-mail: ran@cnr.edu.bt • Thubten Sonam, Sr. Lecturer, undergoing Ph.D. E-mail: thubten@cnr.edu.bt • Bhakta Shangshon, Sr. Lecturer, M.Sc. (Extension in Natural Resources Based Livelihood)

E-mail: bhakta@cnr.edu.bt • Dr. Penjor, Sr. Lecturer, undergoing Ph.D. E-mail: penjor@cnr.edu.bt • Nidup Dorji Asst. Lecturer M. Sc.(Agriculture Animal Breeding and Genetics)

E-mail: nedup@cnr.edu.bt 21. Paro College of Education Paro, Bhutan www.pce.edu.bt Date of Establishment 1975 Phone (+975)-8-271487/ 478 Fax (+975)-8-271917 E-mail pce@pce.edu.bt Head of Institution Thubten Gyatsho Designation Director Status of Institution Government Objectives

The Paro College of Education aims to: • Prepare academically and professionally competent graduates of

international standard • Offer programs that are responsive to the diverse needs and aspirations

of the learners and of the society at large • Create a conducive environment that promotes a culture of learning

• Produce research publications and provide consultancy services • Promote visionary leadership and effective management • Develop a highly qualified, motivated and committed staff • Enhance reciprocal relationship with MoE, schools, and member

colleges of RUB, industry, alumni, international organizations and institutions

Area of research Education Staff Profile • Mr. Dorji Thinley, Dean, Academic Affairs. E-mail: dorji_thinley@pce.edu.bt • Ms. Phuntsho Dolma, Dean, Student Affairs. E-mail: phuntsho_dolma@pce.edu.bt • Mr. Kezang Tshering, Co-ordinator, M.Ed Program. E-mail: kezang_tshering@pce.edu.bt • Ms. Tsering Yangzome Nidup, Co-ordinator, Diploma Program. E-mail: ty_nidup@pce.edu.bt • Ms. Ugyen Tshomo , Head of English Department • Mr. L.N. Chhetrii , Head of Arts & Humanities Department • Mr. Karma Nidup, Head of Professional Studies Department • Mr. Jas Raj Subba, Head of Science Department • Mr. Thinley Wangchuk, Head of Information Technology Department • Mr. Karma Jigyel, Head of Mathematics Department

22. Royal Institute of Health Sciences Royal University of Bhutan, Thimphu P.O.Box: 298, Bhutan www.rihs.edu.bt Date of Establishment 1974 Phone (+975)-2-321210 Fax (+975)-2-323856 E-mail cdorji88@yahoo.com Head of Institution Dr. Chencho Dorjee Designation Director Status of Institution Government Objectives The objectives of the Institute are:

• To train and develop mid level human resource for health for the effective and efficient delivery of health services in the country

• Provide continuing education for the health workers • Conduct operational research relevant to teaching and practice

Area of Research Health Staff Profile • Ms. Diki Wangmo, Dean, Academic Affairs, M.A.(Nursing Science.

E-mail:dwangmo2005@yahoo.com • Mr. Kungzang Dorji, Dean, Student Affairs, M.A.(International Health)

E-mail:dorji.kunzang@gmail.com • Ms. Manikala Laygoi, Lecturer, M.A. (Nursing Science). E-mail:mlaygoi@yahoo.com • Ms. Passang Lhamo, Lecturer, M.A. (Food & Nutrition). E-mail:splham@gmail.com • Dr. Ripa Chakma, Lecturer, MBBS (Dhaka). E-mail:ripabh@yahoo.com 23. Royal Institute of Management (RIM) Post Box No. 416, Simtokha, Thimphu, Bhutan www.rim.edu.bt

Date of Establishment 1986 Phone (+975)-2-351013/351014 Fax (+975)-2-351029 E-mail namgay-om@rim.edu.bt Head of Institution Karma Tshering Designation Director Status of Institution Autonomous Objectives The Institute focuses on:

• Training and capacity development of the civil service in close coordination with the Royal Civil Service Commission

• Capacity development needs of local governance institutions and agencies aimed at facilitating the decentralization initiative of the Royal Government

• Supporting the private sector development through niche training interventions in support of their human resource development initiatives

Staff Profile • Karma Tshering, Director, MBA. E-mail: karmatshering@rim.edu.bt • Karma Tobgyel, Head of Department, M.A. (Professional Accounting) • Karma P. Loday, Head of Department, MBA • Dhanapati Mishra, Head of Department , M.A. (Human Resource Planning and Development) • Kuenga Jurmi, Head of Department , M.A. (IT) • M. P.Sharma, Sr. Lecturer, PGD (Management Accounting) • Indraman Chhetri, Chief Planning Officer/Sr. Lecturer, M.A. (Public Administration) 24. Samtse College of Education Post Box No. 329, Samtse, Bhutan www.sce.edu.bt Date of Establishment 1968 Phone (+975)-5-365274 Fax (+975)-5-365363 E-mail director@sce.edu.bt/admin@sce.edu.bt Head of Institution Mr. Kaylzang Tshering Designation Director Status of Institution Government Objectives The objectives of the Institute are to:

• Offer programs that are responsive to the diverse needs aspirations of the learners and the society at large.

• Develop a highly qualified motivated and committed staff having a minimum qualification of master degree.

• Promote visionary leadership and effective management ensuring transparency efficiency and accountability.

Area of research Education Staff Profile • Ms.Deki C Gyamtso, Dean, Academic Affairs, M.A. (Geography). E-mail:dgyamtso@yahoo.com • Mr. Nandu Girihttp, Dean, Student Affairs, M.Sc.(Inorganic Chemistry)

E-mail:nandugiri25@yahoo.co.in

• Mr.N. B. Gajmer, Assistant Professor, M. A. (English Literature) E-mail:nbgajmer@yahoo.com/ nbgajmer@sce.edu.bt

• Mr.G.Ram Mohan, Lecturer, BSC (Hons). E-mail: raja_ram.mohan@yahoo.co.in • Mr. kezang Wangchuk, Lecturer, M.A. (Dzongkha Dratsang). E-mail: kezangwangchuck@sce.edu.bt 25. College of Science and Technology Post Box :450 Rinchending, Phuentsholing, Bhutan www.cst.edu.bt Date of Establishment 2001 Phone (+975) -5-240056 FAX (+975) -16478518 E-mail director@cst.edu.bt Head of Institution Dr. Cheki Dorji Designation Director Status of Institution Government Objectives • To be a centre of Excellence in Science and Technology

• To create an environment to foster the growth of intellectually capable, professionally competent, ethically sound and innovative professional technical personnel who will be able to contribute to the development of Bhutan, and in particular to the growth of Science and Technology in the Country

Area of Research Education Staff Profile • Om Kafley, Dean of Academic Affairs, MBA. Ph: (+975)-16553720 • Nima Dukpa, Dean of Student Affairs. E-mail: nimadukpa@cst.edu.bt • Tsheten Dorji, Head of IT Department / Associate Lecturer. Ph: (+975)-16553382 • Ugyen Dorji, Head of Department /Associate Lecturer /Construction Manager. Ph: (+975)- 16551120 • Roshan Chhetri, Head of Electrical Engg. Department / Lecturer. Ph: (+975)-16552690 • Rajesh Subedi, Head of Department / Lecturer • Karma Kelzang Eudon, Head of Department / Lecturer

26. Administration Staff College of India Bella Vista, Raj Bhavan Road, Khairatabad, Hyderabad-500082, India www.asci.org.in Date of Establishment 1956 Phone (+91)-40-66533000 Fax (+91)-40-23312954 E-mail niti.anand@asci.org.in/ skrao@asci.org.in Head of Institution Dr. Siripurapu Kesava Rao Designation Director General Status of Institution Semi-Government Objectives The primary objectives of the Institute are:

• To synergize a symbiotic blend of management development [training], consultancy and research

• To develop strategic thinking, reformist leadership, and state-of-the-art skills among practicing managers in India and the developing world

• To achieve competitive dominance by confronting existing and emerging challenges and effectively managing regulatory, government, commercial and non-commercial organizations

Area of Research Policy-Planning, Education, Health, Poverty Staff Profile • Prof. M. Chandrasekhar, Professor, Centre Director, PhD. E-mail: chandrasekhar@asci.org.in • Dr. Hemnath Rao, Dean of Management Programmes, Professor &Centre Director, Ph.D

E-mail: hemnath@asci.org.in • Dr. Lakshmi B, Prof. and Centre Director, Human Development & Area Chairperson, Ph.D

E-mail: lakshmib@asci.org.in • Dr. Yamini Atmavilas, Associate Prof. & Area Chairperson, Ph.D. E-mail: atmavilas@asci.org.in • Prof. Raj V. Ponnaluri, Centre Director for Health Care Management, M.S. MBA

E-mail: ryp@asci.org.in • Dr. Paramita Dasgupta, Professor, Centre Director & Area Chairperson, Ph.D

E-mail: pgd@asci.org.in • Prof. V Srinivas Chary, Prof. Centre Director & Area Chairperson. E-mail: schary@asci.org.in • Dr. Usha Ramachandra, Prof. & Area Chairperson of Energy Area, Ph.D, E-mail: ushar@asci.org.in

• Dr. Valli Manickam, Associate Professor & Area Chairperson, Ph.D. E-mail: vallim@asci.org.in

27. Advanced Training Institute Mumbai Ministry of Labour & Employment, DGE&T, V. N. Purav Marg Sion- Chunabhatti Mumbai-400022, India www.atimumbai.gov.in Date of Establishment 1963 Phone (+91)-22-24053560 Fax (+91)-22-24053560 E-mail atimumbai@nic.in Status of Institution Government Objectives The Institute aims at:

• Developing skilled manpower for industries, instructional staff for

28. Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS) Begumpet, Hyderabad-500016, India www.cess.ac.in Date of Establishment 1980 Phone (+91)-40-2340 2789/2341 6780 Fax (+91)-40-2340 6808 E-mail post@cess.ac.in/manoj@cess.ac.in Head of Institution Prof. Manoj Panda Designation Director Status of Institution Autonomous Objectives The objectives of the Centre are:

• To conduct interdisciplinary research in analytical and applied areas of social sciences, encompassing socio-economic and other aspects of development

• To undertake research projects sponsored by the state and central governments, as well as international agencies such as the World Bank, DFID, Ford Foundation, European Community, Rockefeller Foundation and Asian Development Bank

• To develop expertise on themes such as Rural Development and Poverty, Agriculture and Food Security, Irrigation and Water Management, Public Finance, Demography, Health and Environment

• To conduct M.Phil/Ph.D. programme in Development studies in collaboration with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, University of Hyderabad (Central University) and Osmania University

Area of Research Human Resource Development Staff Profile • Manoj Panda, Director, Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail: manoj@cess.ac.in • Alivelu G, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail: galivelu@cess.ac.in • Calindi Niranjan Rao, Fellow, Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail: niranjan@cess.ac.in • Babu K S, Associate Professor, Ph.D. (Anthropology). E-mail: ksbabu@cess.ac.in • N Chandrasekhara Rao, Associate Professor, Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail: ncrao@cess.ac.in • Chandrasekhar K, Assistant Professor, M.A (Economics). E-mail: chandrasekhar@cess.ac.in • Deepita Chakravarty, Associate Professor, M. Phil (Applied Economics). E-mail: deepita@cess.ac.in

29. Centre for SAARC Studies Andhra University, Visakhapatnam–530 003, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

www.andhrauniversity.com Date of Establishment 1987 Phone (+91)- 99594 07799, (+91) 891-2575328, (+91) 891-2844115 Fax (+91)-891-2575328 E-mail ksreeramamurty@yahoo.co.in

industrial training institutes & upgrading skill of in-service persons from the industry

Staff Profile • Shri V. M. Ghildyal, Director • Shri A.S.Kesai, Regional Director • Dr I.K.Jain, Deputy Director

Head of Institution Prof. K. Sreerama Murty Designation Honorary Director Status of Institution Government Objectives The main aim of the Centre is:

• To undertake inter-disciplinary research on regional cooperation among SAARC member countries for deepening the understanding, advancing the study of contemporary problems of the region, studying the South-east Asia/ASEAN and other regional blocs with a particular focus on India’s relations with these countries

Area of Research Demography, Gender, Economy Staff Profile • Prof. K. Sreerama Murty, Honorary Directo. E-mail: ksreeramamurty@yahoo.co.in • Mr.V. Sreemannarayana Murthy, Assistant Professor. E-mail: sreemanv@gmail.com • Prof. T. Nirmala Devi, Adjunct Professor. E-mail: ndtripurana@gmail.com 30. Centre for Studies in Social Sciences R-1, Baishnabghata Patuli Township, Kolkata, West Bengal, India www.cssscal.org Date of Establishment 1973 Phone (+91)-33-2462 7252/5794/5795, (+91)-33-2436 8313/7794/95/97 Fax (+91)-33-2462 6183 E-mail info@cssscal.org / tapati @cssscal.org Head of Institution Prof. Tapati Guha Thakurta Designation Director Status of Institution Government Objectives The objectives of the Centre are:

• To undertake, aid, promote and co-ordinate research in social sciences, with special emphasis on the problems of the eastern region and West Bengal

• To provide academic and professional guidance to agencies, institutions and personnel engaged in research in social sciences

• To offer, on request, consultancy services to the Government of India, the Government of West Bengal and other State Governments and Union Territory Administrations, universities, colleges and other educational institutions and organizations in business, industry or trade

Staff Profile • Sibaji Bandyopadhyay, Professor of Cultural Studies, Ph.D. E-mail: sibaji@cssscal.org • Pranab Kumar Das, Fellow in Economics, Ph.D. E-mail: pkdas@cssscal.org • Priya Sangameswaran, Fellow in Environmental Studies, Ph.D. E-mail: priya@cssscal.org • Jyotsna Jalan, Professor of Economics, Ph.D. E-mail: jjalan@cssscal.org • Saibal Kar, Fellow in Economics, Ph.D. E-mail: saibal@cssscal.org • Somnath Ghosal, Fellow in Geography, Ph.D. E-mail: somnath@cssscal.org

• Dwaipayan Bhattacharyya, Fellow in Political Science , Ph.D. E-mail:dwai @cssscal.org

31. Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CIAE) Nabi Bagh, Berasia, Road, Bhopal-462 038, India

www.ciae.nic.in Date of Establishment 1976

Phone (+91)-755- 2737191 Fax (+91)-755-2734016 E-mail director@ciae.res.in Head of Institution Dr. Pitam Chandra Designation Director Status of Institution Government Objectives The main objectives of the Institute include:

• To undertake basic, applied and adaptive research leading to a development, improvement of equipment, technology, process for crop production, irrigation and drainage, post-harvest technology and processing, and energy-use in agriculture and rural industries

• To develop hardware and technology in cooperation with other ICAR Institutes in the area of crops, horticulture, aquaculture and animal husbandry for production and processing

• To provide leadership and co-ordinate network of research with state agricultural universities for generating location-specific technologies

• To provide input to ICAR on policy intervention with respect to agricultural mechanization, energy management in agriculture, irrigation and drainage and post harvest technology

• To provide consultancy and undertake sponsored research from industry and other organization

• To act as a repository of information on agricultural engineering • To act as a Centre for training in research methodologies and

technology and conduct post graduate education programme leading to Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Agricultural Engineering

• To collaborate with relevant national and international agencies in achieving the above objectives

Area of Research Basic and Applied Research Staff Profile • Dr. Pitam Chandra, Director. E-mail: pitam@ciae.res.in • Dr. S. D. Kulkarni, Project Director (Agro Produce Processing Division). Ph: 0091-2521061

E-mail: sdk@ciae.res.in • Dr. K. C. Pandey, Project Coordinator, AICRP on Renewable Energy Sources

E-mail: res@ciae.res.in • Dr. Surendra Singh, Project Coordinator, AICRP on Farm Implements and Machinery. Ph: 2521163

E-mail: fim@ciae.res.in • Dr. D. Chaudhuri, Project Coordinator, AICRP on Utilisation of Animal Energy

E-mail: uae@ciae.res.in • Dr. L. P. Gite, Project Coordinator, AICRP on Ergonomics and Safety in Agriculture

E-mail: lpgite@ciae.res.in • Dr. C. R. Mehta , Project Director/Head of Divisions, Agricultural Mechanization

E-mail: headamd@ciae.res.in • Dr. R. C. Singh, Project Director/Head of Divisions, Agricultural Energy and Power

E-mail: headaep@ciae.res.in • Dr. S. D. Kulkarni, Project Director/Head of Divisions, Agro Produce Processing Division,

E-mail: pdspu@ciae.res.in • Dr. P. C. Bargale, Project Director/Head of Divisions, Transfer of Technology,

E-mail: headttd@ciae.res.in

• Dr. Ramadhar Singh, Project Director/Head of Divisions, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering E-mail: headided@ciae.res.in

32. Dr. Marri Channa Reddy Human Resource Development Institute of Andhra Pradesh Road 25, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-500169, India

www.hrdiap.gov.in Date of Establishment 1976 Phone (+91)-23548487/23543727/23543453 Fax (+91)- 23557584/23548489 E-mail hrdiap@gmail.com/ hrdia@hrdiap.gov.in/ dg@hrdiap.gov.in Head of Institution Md. Shafiquz Zaman IAS Designation Director General Status of Institution Government Objectives The Institute aims at:

• Facilitating training and providing HRD inputs to all public functionaries of the State to achieve a CARING (Committed, Accountable, Responsive, Inspiring, Nationalistic & Genuine) Government

Area of Research Human Resource Development Staff Profile • Sri.Md.Shafiquz Zaman, IAS, Director General. Ph: (+91)-40-2354 8294, E-mail: dg@hrdiap.gov.in • Dr.Prasanta Mahapatra, IAS, Addl. Director General • Sri. Ranjeev R Acharya, IAS, Addl. Director General • Sri. M. Rama Prasad IFS , Addl. Director General • Sri. G.Chandrashekar Reddy, IFS, Joint Director General • Smt. B.Aruna Kumari, Joint Director (ATW) • Sri. Y.V.Subba Rao, Dy.Director • Sri. N.Kumar Babu, Sr.Lecturer • Dr.Chukka Kondaiah, Professor • Dr.O.Vijayasree, Director 33. Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDI) P.O. Bhat 382 428,Dist. Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India www.ediindia.org Date of Establishment 1983 Phone (+91)-79-23969151/23969153/23969163 Fax (+91)-79-23969164 E-mail info@ediindia.org/dinesh@ediindia.org Head of Institution Dr. Dinesh Awasthi Designation Director Status of Institution Autonomous Body, Non-Profit Institution Objectives The Institute focuses on:

• Creating a multiplier effect on opportunities for self-employment • Augmenting the supply of competent entrepreneurs through training • Augmenting the supply of entrepreneur trainer-motivators • participating in institution building efforts • Inculcating the spirit of 'Entrepreneurship' in youth

Area of Research Education Staff Profile • Dinesh N. Awasthi, Director, Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail: dinesh@ediindia.org • Pankaj Bharti, Ph.D. (Psychology). E-mail: pbharti@ediindia.org • Meena Bilgi, M.Phil. (Social Work). E-mail: meena@ediindia.org • Sasi Misra, Ph.D. (Psychology). E-mail: smisra@ediindia.org • Sunil Shukla, Ph.D. (Psychology). E-mail: sunilshukla@ediindia.org • B.B.Siddiqui, Ph.D. (Psychology). E-mail: siddiqui@ediindia.org • Binod Das, Ph.D. (Political Sociology). E-mail: binod@ediindia.org • Satya Ranjan Acharya, M.Sc. (Agri), MFC. E-mail: satya@ediindia.org • Ganapathi Batthini, M.L.I.Sc. E-mail: ganapathi@ediindia.org • Tarun Bedi, B.E. (Civil), M.A. (Sociology). E-mail: tarun@ediindia.org 34. Gujarat Institute of Development Research (GIDR) Gota, Ahmedabad-380060, Gujarat, India www.gidr.ac.in Date of Establishment 1970 Phone (+91)-02717-242366/242367/242368 Fax (+91)-02717-242365 E-mail gidr@gidr.ac.in Head of Institution Amita Shah Designation Director Objectives Being a premier organization the Gujarat Institute of Development

Research undertakes: • Analytical and policy-oriented research concerning development issues • Research in Natural Resource Management, Human Resource

Development and Industry and Infrastructure Area of Research Natural Resource Management, Human Resource Development,

Industry,Infrastructure and Trade Staff Profile • Amita Shah, Director and Professor, Ph.D. (Economics) • Keshab Das, Professor, Ph.D. (Economics) • N. Lalitha, Professor, Ph.D. (Economics) • P.K.Viswanathan, Associate Professor, Ph.D. (Economics) • Tara S. Nair, Associate Professor, Ph.D. (Economics) • Jharna Pathak, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Economics) • Rudra Narayan Mishra, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Economics)

• Itishree Pattnaik, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Economics)

• Biplab Dhak , Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Development Studies)

• Madhusudan Bandi , Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Political Science)

35. Indian Institute of Bank Management (IIBM) Khanapara, Jawaharnagar Guwahati-781 022, Assam, India www.iibm.ac.in Date of Establishment 1980 Phone (+91)-361-2363155/2363156/2363157/2363106

Fax (+91)-361-2363102/2363103 E-mail info@iibm.ac.in/iibm_ghy@sify.com Head of Institution Shri Harun Rashid Khan Designation Chairman Status of Institution Autonomous

Objectives The Institute aims at: • Developing sharp management skills of banks, financial institutions

and their customers all over the country Staff Profile • Shri P.K.Jena, Director • Dr. Abhijit Sharma, Associate Professor, Ph.D. Cell: 9435014109

E-mail: a.sharma.g@gmail.com/a.sharma.g@hotmail.com • Prof. J. Devi, Associate Professor, M. Phil. Cell: 9435014090/9435115368

E-mail: joshomayee@yahoo.co.in • Prof. Debabrata Sarma, Associate Prof./Chairman,Competency and Management Dev. Programmes

E-mail: debabratasarma@yahoo.com • Shri Dilip Sharma, Faculty Member M.A. (Economics) • Shri S G Bhattacharjee, Faculty Member, L.L.B, M.Sc. (Chemistry). Cell: 9435349427

E-mail: sgbhattacharjee@gmail.com 36. Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA ) Indraprastha Estate, Ring Road, New Delhi-110002.India www.iipa.org.in Date of Establishment 1954 Phone (+91)-11-23468300/23702400 Fax (+91)-11-23702440/23356528 E-mail contact-us@iipa.org.in Head of Institution Shri U.C.Agarwal Designation Honourary Director Status of Institution Autonomous Objectives The objectives of the Institute are:

• To promote and provide for the study of public administration and economic and political science with special reference to public administration and the machinery of government and for educational purposes incidental thereto

• To undertake, organize and facilitate study courses, conferences and lectures and research in matters relating to public administration and the machinery of government

• To undertake and provide for the publication of journals and of research papers and books

• To maintain information services to facilitate the study of public administration and spreading information in regard thereto

Staff Profile • Shri U.C.Agarwal, Director • Prof. (Ms.) Dolly Arora, Professor of Political Science. E-mail:aroradolly@hotmail.com • Prof. Pranab Banerji, Professor of Economics. E-mail: pranab_banerji@hotmail.com • Prof. Anil C. Ittyerah, Professor of Economics. E-mail: aci69iipa@gmail.com • Prof. P.K. Chaubey, Professor of Economic Administration. E-mail: pkchaubey@yahoo.com

• Prof. Aasha Kapur Mehta, Professor of Economic Policy. E-mail:aasha2006@gmail.com • Dr. K.N. Jehangir, Consultant of International Collaboration • Dr. S.N.M. Kopparty, Consultant of Research Institute & Regional Centre • Dr. G.S.Saun, Director, Research Project 37. Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) Gen. A.K.Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (E) Mumbai-400 065, India www.igidr.ac.in Date of Establishment 1987 Phone (+91)- 22-28400919-21/28416200 Fax (+91)- 22-28402752/28416399 E-mail profmahendra@igidr.ac.in Head of Institution Prof. S. Mahendra Dev Designation Director (Vice Chancellor) Status of Institution Established by Reserve Bank of India Area of Research: Development Studies Objectives The primary objectives of the Institute are to:

• Promote and conduct research on development from a broad inter-disciplinary perspective

• Serve as a centre for promoting cooperative endeavour and interaction between research scholars and institutions in India and abroad

• Undertake any other project or activity which the Institute may usefully carry out forth furtherance of development and social welfare

Staff Profile • S. Mahendra Dev, Director, Ph.D. (Economics) • Babu P.G, Professor, Ph.D. • Ganesh-Kumar A, Professor, Ph.D. (Economics) • Krishnan R, Associate Professor, Ph.D. (Economics) • Goyal Ashima, Ph.D. (Economics) • Mishra Srijit, Associate Professor, Ph.D. (Economics) • Motiram Sripad, Associate Professor, Ph.D. (Economics) • Mythili G, Professor, Ph.D. (Econometrics)

38. Institute for Human Development NIDM Building, IIPA Campus Indraprastha Estate, New Delhi-110002, India www.ihdindia.org Date of Establishment 1998 Phone (+91)-11-23358166/23321610 Fax (+91)-11-23765410 E-mail info@ihdindia.org/ihd@vsnl.com Head of Institution Dr. Alakh N. Sharma Designation Director Status of Institution Non-Profit Autonomous Institution Objectives The Institute aims to:

• Create an enabling environment for people to develop their full potential, lead productive lives, exercise their choices and participate in decision-making processes. Using the tools of intellectual inquiry, the Institute aspires to integrate quantitative and qualitative analysis with

micro and macro-level policy initiatives towards restructuring the framework of governance for greater empowerment of the people

Area of Research Human Resource Development Staff Profile • Dr. Alakh N. Sharma, Professor and Director, Ph.D. • Dr. Atul Sarma, Professor, Ph.D. • Dr. Dev Nathan, Professor, Ph.D. • Dr. Sheila Bhalla, Professor, Ph.D. • Dr. Preet Rustagi, Professor, Ph.D. • Dr. Sandip Sarkar, Professor, Ph.D. • Dr. Ashok Pankaj, Sr. Fellow, Ph.D. • Ms. Smita Gupta, Consultant, M.Phil. • Dr. Sumit Mazumdar, Fellow, Ph.D. • Dr. Sunil Mishra, Associate Fellow, Ph.D. • Mr. Balwant Singh Mehta, Associate Fellow, M.Phil. 39. Institute of Human Resource Development (IHRD) #505, II Floor, 4th Cross, R.T. Nagar, II Block, Behind BDA Complex Bangalore-560 032, India www.ihrd.in Date of Establishment 1995 Phone (+91)-80-65617338/23549645 E-mail hr@ihrd.in Head of Institution Mr.Siraj Ur Rahman Designation Director Status of Institution Autonomous Objectives

The Institute aims at: • Providing world class Human capital management solutions, including

HR Consulting, Research, Behavioural Assessment, Training and Development solutions to the leading organizations in India, Asia Pacific and the Middle East

Area of Research Human Resource Development Staff Profile • Mr Siraj, Director, MBA (Human Resource Management). Ph: 080-32414934, • Mr Aaron Watson, Principal Consultant , MBA • Dr.Winston Jacob, Chairman, Advisory Board, MBE, 40. Institute of Economic Growth University Enclave, University of Delhi(North Campus), Delhi-110 007, India www.iegindia.org Date of Establishment 1958 Phone (+91)-11-27666364/6367/27667101/7288/7365/7424 Fax (+91)-11-27667410 Email system@iegindia.org Head of Institution Mr. Nitin Desai Designation Chairman Status of Institution Autonomous

Objectives The objectives of the Institute are: • To serve as an advanced centre for research and training in economics

and allied subjects • To establish a fruitful exchange with distinguished scholars and

learned bodies in India and abroad • Promote cooperative research within its own faculty and collaborative

research with other institutions • Organise training courses and seminars • Undertake publication of research studies and disseminate them.

Area of Research: Development Policy, Planning and Social Change Staff Profile • Professor Bina Agarwal, Director, Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail:bina@iegindia.org • Prof. P. N. Dhar, M.A. (Economics) • Dr. Ashish Bose, Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail: ashishb@vsnl.com • Dr. T.N. Madan, Ph.D. (Social Anthropology). E-mail:tnmadan@iegindia.org • Dr. C.H. Hanumantha Rao, Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail: chhrao9@yahoo.com • Adi Bhawani T., Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail: adi@iegindia.org • Agrawal, Pradeep, Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail: pradeep@iegindia.org 41. Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS) P.O. Box No 9520, Jhilmil, Dilshad Garden Delhi-110095, India www.ihbas.delhigovt.nic.in Date of Establishment 1993 Phone (+91)-11-22112136,PABX No.22114021/22114029 Fax (+91)-11-22599227/22114066 E-mail directorihbas@vsnl.net /ihbas@nda.vsnl.net.in Head of Institution Dr. Nimesh G. Desai Designation Director Status of Institution Autonomous Objectives The objectives of the Institute are:

• To provide high quality super specialty care using state-of-art technology in psychiatry, neurology and behavioural sciences

• To conduct research in the field of psychiatry, neurology and behavioral sciences

• To provide comprehensive training for MD, DM, M. Phil. & Ph.D. level in psychiatry, neurology and behavioural sciences and research activities on current interest

Area of Research Health Staff Profile • Prof. Nimesh G. Desai, Director • Dr. Jahanara M. Gajendragad, Assistant Professor & Head, Ph.D. • Dr. C. B. Tripathi,, Assistant Professor & Head Biostatistics, Ph.D. • Dr. Deepak Kumar, Associate Professor & Head , D.N.B.(Psychiatry) • Dr. Om Prakash, Associate Professor , M.A.M.S. • Dr. Rupali Shivalkar, Associate Professor, D. P. M. (Psychological Medicine) • Dr. Ravinder Singh, Assistant Professor & Head Medical Anthropology, Ph.D.

42. Institute of Secretariat Training & Management (ISTM) Administrative Block, JNU (Old) Campus New Meharauli Road, New Delhi– 110067,India www.istm.nic.in

Date of Establishment 1948 Phone (+91)-11-26185316 Fax (+91)-11-26104183 E-mail istm@nic.in Head of Institution Sh Umesh Kumar Designation Joint Secretary & Director ISTM Status of Institution Government Primary Objectives The objectives of the Institute are:

• To plan, design and conduct post-entry foundational, refresher and specialized training programmes for different grades of officers up to the middle management level, so as to enable them to perform their duties more effectively and shoulder greater responsibilities in the future, by increasing their professional competence

• To assess the training needs at various levels in the Secretariat as well as the related field organizations and organize training programmes to meet these needs

• To create and foster among the participants a positive and innovative outlook to work, and a sense of fraternity and team-spirit

Staff Profile • Satyajit Mishra, Joint Directors, E-mail: satyajit.mishra@nic.in • K S Samarendra Nath, Joint Directors, E-mail: samar.nath@nic.in • Geetha Nair, Joint Directors, E-mail: nairgeetha63@hotmail.com • K Govindarajulu, Joint Directors, E-mail: kg.rajulu@nic.in • Manisha Bhatnagar, Deputy Director, E-mail:manisha@nic.in • Chandan Mukherjee Deputy Director, E-mail:chandan@nic.in • Rekha Sharma Deputy Director, E-mail:rekistm@gmail.com • Rajeev Kumar Kundi Deputy Director, E-mail:rajeevkundi@yahoo.co.in

Ranjan Kumar Deputy Director, E-mail:ranjan.adjustment@gmail.com Sikha Paul Deputy Director, E-mail:sikha.paul@nic.in Naresh Bhardwaj Deputy Director, E-mail:naresh_istm@yahoo.com R Gayathri Deputy Director, E-mail:gayathri532@gmail.com

43. Institute for Social and Economic Change Nagarabhavi, Bangalore 560072, India. www.isec.ac.in Date of Establishment 1972 Phone 080-23217010 E-mail director@isec.ac.in

Head of Institution Dr. R S Deshpande Designation Director Status of Institution Private

Objectives • To conduct interdisciplinary research in analytical and applied areas of social sciences, encompassing diverse aspects of development.

• To assist both central and state governments by undertaking systematic studies of resource potential, identifying factors influencing growth and examining measures for reducing poverty.

• To establish fruitful contacts with other institutions and scholars engaged in social science research through collaborative research programmes and seminars, and to conduct training courses and refresher programmes for university and college teachers and public functionaries.

Area of Research Education Staff Profile • Prof. Parmod Kumar, Professor & Head, Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail: pkumar@isec.ac.in • Dr. P. Thippaiah, Associate Professor, Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail: thippaiah@isec.ac.in • M. Devendra Babu, Associate Professor & Head, Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail: devendra@isec.ac.in • K.N.Ninan, Professor, Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail: ninan@isec.ac.in • K G Gayithridevi, Associate Faculty, Ph.D. (Development Studies). E-mail: gayathridevi@isec.ac.in • M R Narayana, Professor, Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail: mrn@isec.ac.in • Satyanarayana Sangita, Professor, Ph.D. (Politics, Administration and Rural Development).

E-mail: snsangita@isec.ac.in • D Rajasekhar, Professor, Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail: raja@isec.ac.in • K.S.James, Professor, Ph.D. (Population Studies). E-mail: james@isec.ac.in • M D Ushadevi, Professor, Ph.D. E-mail: mdusha@isec.ac.in • Meenakshi Rajeev, Professor, Ph.D. E-mail: meenakshi@isec.ac.in

44. International Institute of Management & Human Resource Development Kasarsai Road, Near Hinjewadi IT Park, Pune–411033, India www.iimhrd.edu.in/www.iimhrd.com Date of Establishment 2005 Phone (+91)-20-22919551/52 Fax (+91)-20-26709170 E-mail iimhrd@yahoo.com.in/Admissions@iimhrd.edu.in Head of Institution Dr. Mrs. Surya Ramdas Designation Director Objectives

The objectives include: • To impart holistic and industry oriented management training to

students thereby ensuring their evolution into industry professionals at the end of their selected management programme

• To mould students into physically fit mentally robust and professionally competent individuals, who are capable of assuming their rightful place as leaders in the industry and in the society of tomorrow

Staff Profile • Dr. Surya Ramdas, Director , Ph.D. (Commerce) • Prof. Sangeeta Rajput,Assistant Professor, MBA (Marketing) • Prof. Vijay Khode, Assistant Professor, MPM • Mrs. Mollykutty Reji, Lecturer ( HR ), MPM

45. Kunhali Marakkar Centre for Western Studies and Indian Ocean Studies

University of Calicut, Halappuram (UT), Kerala, PIN-673635, India www.universityofcalicut.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=67&Itemid=200

Date of Establishment 1999 Phone (+91)-494-2401080 E-mail pavithran.snc@gmail.com Head of Institution Dr. K. S. Pavithran Designation Professor Status of Institution Semi Government Objectives The Centre aims to:

• Study the socio economic & political experts, regarding WestAssam • Carry out study related to Indian Ocean region

Area of Research Economy, Policy/Planning and Development Studies Staff profile • Dr. K.S. Pavithran, Professor, Head of Department. Ph.D. • Sunil Kumar. K, Assistant Professor

46. Madras Institute of Development Studies 79, Second Main Road, Gandhinagar, Adyar Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India www.mids.ac.in Date of Establishment 1971 Phone (+91)-44-24412589/24411574/24412295/24419771 Fax (+91)-44–24910872 E-mail office@mids.ac.in Head of Institution Prof. K.L. Krishan Designation Chairman Objectives The objectives of the Institute are:

• To undertake studies and research pertaining to development problems, with special reference to the agro-rural aspects of Tamil Nadu and the socially and economically backward sections of the population throughout the country

• To conduct seminars and conferences on development issues concerning Tamil Nadu and the country at large

• To foster inter-university co-operation among social scientists of the universities of the four southern states

• To promote inter-disciplinary research, and disseminate information relating to the above activities

Area of Research Development Studies Staff Profile

• R. Maria Saleth, Director. E-mail: r.saleth@mids.ac.in • D. Jayaraj, Professor. E-mail: jayaraj@mids.ac.in • A.R. Venkatachalapathy, Professor. E-mail:chalapathy@mids.ac.in • Ajit Menon, Associate Professor. E-mail: ajit@mids.ac.in

• Mrs. Vibhuti H. Sharma, Lecturer, MBA (IB) • Ms. Ruchika Bammi, Lecturer, MBA • Mr. Girish S Chavan, Lecturer (SQT,FA) In Charge of Sport Department, MBA

• S. Anandhi, Associate Professor. E-mail: anandhi@mids.ac.in • L. Venkatachalam, Associate Professor. E-mail:venkat@mids.ac.in • Ananta Kumar Giri, Associate Professor. E-mail:ananta@mids.ac.in 47. Medical Council of India Pocket-14, Sector-8, Dwarka. Phase-1, New Delhi-110077, India www.mciindia.org Date of Establishment 1934 Phone (+91)-11-25367033, 25367035/25367036/25367037 Fax (+91)-11-25367024/25367028 E-mail mci@bol.net.in/ kktalwar@hotmail.com Head of Institution K.K. Talwar Designation Chairman Status of Institution Government Objectives The main objectives of the Council are:

• Maintenance of uniform standards of medical education, bothundergraduate and postgraduate

• Recommendation for recognition/de-recognition of medical qualifications of medical institutions of India or foreign countries

• Permanent registration/provisional registration of doctors with recognised medical qualifications

• Reciprocity with foreign countries in the matter of mutual recognition of medical qualifications

Area of Research Health & Medical Staff Profile • Prof. Sanjay Shrivastava, Secretary. Email: secretary@mciindia.org • Dr. P. Prasannaraj, Additional Secretary. Email: pprasannaraj@mciindia.org • Mrs. Simmi R. Nakra, Chief Vigilance Officer. Email: cvo@mciindia.org • Dr. Davinder Kumar, Joint Secretary. Email: medmisc@mciindia.org . drdavinder@mciindia.org • Sh. Ashok Kumar Harit, Deputy Secretary. admin@mciindia.org, imr@mciindia.org • Dr.Reena Nayyar, Deputy Secretary. Email: ug@mciindia.org • Dr. Anshu Sethi Bajaj, Deputy Secretary. Email: anshu@mciindia.org • Sh Shikhar Ranjan, Law Officer. Email: legal@mciindia.org

48. National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) Parisila Bhawan, 11, Indraprastha Estate,New Delhi-110002, India www.ncaer.org Date of Establishment 1956 Phone (91-11) 23379861 /2 /3 /5 /6 /8, 23379857 Fax (91-11) 2337-0164 Email infor@ncaer.org Head of Institution Dr. Shekhar Shah Designation Director General Status of Institution Autonomous Objectives The Council aims to:

• Be an independent world class economic research institution Area of Research Growth, Trade and Economic Management; Investment Climate, Physical

and Economic Infrastructure; Agriculture, Rural Development and Resource Management; Household Behaviour, Poverty, Human Development, Informality and Gender

Staff Profile • Dr. Shekhar Shah, Director General, Ph.D. • Aradhna Aggarwal, Senior Fellow.E-mail : aradhnaaggarwal@ncaer.org • Shashanka Bhide, Senior Fellow, Ph.D. (Agricultural Economics). E-mail: sbhide@ncaer.org • Rajesh Chadha, Senior Fellow, Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail: rchadha@ncaer.org • Sonalde Desai, Senior Fellow, Ph.D. (Sociology). E-mail: sdesai@ncaer.org • Dr. Sanjib Pohit, Senior Fellow/ Chief Economist, Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail: spohit@ncaer.org • Anil Sharma, Senior Fellow, Ph.D. (Agricultural Economics). E-mail: aksharma@ncaer.org • Hari K Nagarajan, Senior Fellow. E-mail : hknagarajan@ncaer.org • Kanhaiya Singh, Senior Fellow. E-mail : ksingh@ncaer.org • Anushree Sinha, Senior Fellow. E-mail : asinha@ncaer.org

49. Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) Zone IV-B, Fourth FloorIndia Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003, India

www.ris.org.in Date of Establishment 1956 Phone (+91)-11-24682177-80 Fax (+91)-11-24682173-74 E-mail dgoffice@ris.org.in Head of Institution Dr Biswajit Dhar Designation Director General Status of Institution Government Autonomous Objectives • Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) is a

New Delhi based autonomous think-tank under the Ministry of External Affairs; Government of India is an organization that specializes in policy research in international economic issues and development cooperation. RIS is envisioned as a forum for fostering effective policy dialogue and capacity-building among developing countries on international economic issues. The focus of the work programme of RIS is to promote South- South Cooperation and assist developing countries in multilateral negotiations in various forums. RIS is engaged in the track II process of several regional initiatives. RIS is providing analytical support to the Government of India in the negotiations for concluding comprehensive economic cooperation agreements with partner countries. Through its intensive network of policy think tank RIS seek to strengthen policy coherence on international economics issues.

Staff Profile • Dr. Biswajit Dhar, Director General, Ph.D. E-mail: biswajit@irs.org.in • Dr S.K. Mohanty, Senior Fellow, Ph.D. E-mail: skmohanty@ris.org.in • Dr Ram Upendra Das, Senior Fellow, Ph.D. E-mail: upendra@ris.org.in • Dr Sachin Chaturvedi, Senior Fellow, Ph.D. E-mail: sachin@ris.org.in • Dr. Prabir De, Fellow, Ph.D. E-mail: prabirde@ris.org.in • Dr. Beena Pandey, Research Associate, Ph.D. E-mail: beenapandey@ris.org.in

MALDIVES

• Dr. Priyadarshi Dash, Research Associate, Ph.D. E-mail: pdash@ris.org.in

• Dr. U.S.Rana, Research Analyst, M.A. (Economics). E-mail: usrana@ris.org.in

50. Centre for Continuing Education Velaanaage ,2nd floor, Male,20-30, Maldives www.cce.edu.mv Date of Establishment 2002 Phone (+960)-3324622/322575/3321397 Fax (+960)-3322231 E-mail admin@cce.edu.mv/admin@cce.edu.mv Head of Institution Mr. Adam Shareef Umar Designation Deputy Director General Status of Institution Government Object ives

The objectives of the Centre include: • To be the leading learning institute in the Asia • The Centre for Continuing Education strives to excel in providing

professional support to schools and foster community education and life-long learning

Area of Research Education Staff Profile Not Available. 51. Centre for Maritime Studies Maldives National University, Shamsuddin Magu, Male' Villingilli, Maldives

Date of Establishment 1995 Phone (+960)-3390681 Fax (+960)-3392023 E-mail maritime@dhivehinet.net.mv Head of Institution Abdulla Luthfee Designation Deputy Director General Objectives The Maldives College of Higher Education aims to:

• Serve people and society, to maintain, increase and diffuse knowledge useful for the community by educating responsible committed citizen to participate in solving island, national and regional problems and to preserve and assert cultural identity

Area of Research Education, Development Studies, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Management

Staff Profile • Abdulla Luthfee, Deputy Director General. Ph: (+960)-3390983, E-mail: Luthufy@avasmail.com.mv • Ahmed Faisal, Principal Instructor. Ph: (+960)-3390984 • Ahmed Jabir, Assistant Lecturer. Ph: (+960)-3390984 • Mohamed Liraar, Assistant Lecturer. Ph: (+960)-3390984 • Abdullah Fahumee, Watcher. Ph : (+960)-3390681 • Aminath Fazeena Naseer, Administrative Officer. Ph: (+960)-3390681 52. Cyryx College MA. Light Corner#1, Kenery Magu, Male, Maldives www.cyryxcollege.edu.mv Date of Establishment 1993 Phone (+960)-3328396 Fax (+960)-3321012

E-mail info@cyryxcollege.edu.mv/chairman@cyryx.edu.mv Head of Institution Ahmed Shareef Designation Chairman Status of Institution Private Objectives The vision of the Institute is guided by the following objectives:

• Provide certificate, diploma and degree level courses in selected areas based on societal training needs, with a particular focus on Information Technology and Management

• Provide opportunities for cognitive, personal and social growth of students in the context of membership in a dynamic academic community

• Excel in teaching and learning by promoting classroom effectiveness; apply innovative strategies to enhance teaching and learning; increase student success as measured by learner outcomes and skills development; and apply systemic internal quality assurance policies and procedures

• Hire, train and retain high quality faculty and staff, and nurture a climate of leadership and professional development

• Continue to maintain and upgrade the physical, technical and academic facilities and resources to provide a state-of-the-art learning environment for students

Area of Research Education, Development Studies, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Management

Staff profile • Mr. Ibrahim Waheed, Director- Academics • Mr. N. Udayakumaran, Director- Finance • Mr. Akbar Ali. S, Head of Department- School of IT & School of Multimedia Arts and Design • Mr. Mebin Methew, Head of Department- School of Business & School of Humanities and Education • Mr. Gilbert George, Chairman- Course Development Committee • Mr. Sijo Joseph, Chairman- Examination Board and Quality Assurance • Ms. Aminath Najwa, Student Counselor 53. Kulliyya GVT-120, Violet magu, Male, Kaafu P. O. Box 2138, Maldives www.kulliyya.net Date of Establishment 1980 Phone (+960)-3325485/3322718 Fax (+960)-3317660 E-mail info@kulliyya.net Head of Institution Ibrahim Rasheed Moosa Designation Rector Status of Institution Government Objectives The objectives of the Institute are:

• To preserve and continue the Islamic character of the nation • To prepare responsible, well educated and well disciplined citizens • To protect the Islamic faith and Islamic culture • To work for the development of the country

Area of Research Education

Staff Profile Not Available 54. The Maldives National Univeristy Rahdhebai Higun, Machangolhi, Maldives www.mnu.edu.mv Date of Establishment 2011 Phone (+960)-3345101/3345118 Fax (+960)-3344091 E-mail vc@mnu.edu.mv/ info@mnu.edu.mv/ Head of Institution Dr. Hassan Hameed Designation Vice Chancellor Status of Institution Government Objectives The objectives of the Institute include:

• To perform and be acknowledged as the outstanding academic Institution of the nation and one of the finest in the region

• To serve people and society, to maintain, increase and diffuse knowledge useful for the community by educating responsible committed citizen to participate in solving island, national and regional problems and to preserve and assert cultural identity

Area of Research Education Staff profile • Dr Ali Fawaz Shareef, Deputy Vice Chancellor. E-mail: fawaz.shareef@mnu.edu.mv • Sh Fayyaz Ali Manik, Deputy Vice Chancellor. E-mail: fayyaz.ali@mnu.edu.mv • Hussain Haleem, Deputy Vice Chancellor. E-mail: hussain.haleem@mnu.edu.mv 55. Mandhu College ( Former Mandhu Learning Centre) Bougain Villea, Rah’dhebai Hin’gun, Machachangolhi, Male, Maldives www.mandhu.com Date of Establishment 1998 Phone (+ 960)-3330055 Fax (+ 960)-3320603 E-mail info@mandhu.com Objectives The objectives of the Institute are:

• To provide learning opportunities for adults which are relevant to the social and economic development of Maldives

• To provide learning opportunities for adults in the Maldives which are in line with their learning aspirations

• To provide an alternate pathway into post secondary education and training for those who have not had success in formal education

• To engage in academic and practical research which will contribute to the socioeconomic and intellectual development of the Maldives

• To work towards obtaining a healthy and reasonable pecuniary return for those who have invested in this venture

Staff Profile Not Available

56. AJ Wild Institute Of Advanced Studies 140, Rup Bahadur Galli, Panipokhari Maharajgunj, P.O. Box 23243, Kathmandu, Nepal www.ajw.com.np Date of Establishment 2001 Phone (+977)-1- 4002547/4428197/4413137/6207595 Fax (+977)-1-4002547 E-mail info@ajw.com.np Head of Institution Dr. Kedar Nath Uprety Designation Chairman Status of Institution Private Objectives The objectives of the Institute are:

• To provide quality education of truly international standard which makes individuals intellectually competent, morally sound and psychologically a complete being

• To create opportunities to all including the disadvantaged and the underprivileged section of the society

• To acquire the best result out of the ordinary: providing them an optimal conducive environment and the best resources available

Staff Profile Not Available 57. B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) Dharan, P.O. Box 7053, Kathmandu, Nepal www.bpkihs.edu Date of Establishment 1993 Phone (+977)-25-525555 Fax (+977)-25-520251 E-mail bpkihs@bpkihs.edu/vc@bpkihs.edu Head of Institution Prof. Dr. Balbhadra Prasad Das Designation Vice Chancellor Status of Institution Autonomous Objectives The objectives of the Institute are:

• To achieve the educational goals of the Institute both the present curricula and future educational programmes to be need-based, integrated, community-oriented and partially problem solving in line with innovative medical education programmes epitomized in the Edinburgh Declaration of 1988

• To provide services not only to those coming to its teaching hospital but also to those who are not able to do so

• To promote positive health and through improvement in the status of the community health that will serve as a measure of attainment of our service goals

• To monitor health indicators such as Infant Mortality Rate, Crude Birth Rate, Crude Death Rate, Blindness, Deafness and Disability rates etc., individual patients in terms of established clinical parameters

Staff Profile • Prof. Dr. Rupa Rajbhandari, Rector. E-mail: rupasingh@live.com • Prof. Dr. Balbhadra Prasad Das, Hospital Director. E-mail: hospitaldirector@bpkihs.edu • Mr. Nand Kumar Thapa, Registrar. E-mail: registrar@bpkihs.edu

58. Centre for Economic Development and Administration (CEDA) Kathmandu, P.O. Box 797, Nepal www.ceda.org.np Date of Establishment 1969 Phone (+977)-1-4331721 Fax (+977)-1-4331722 E-mail info@ceda.org.np Head of Institution Bharat Pokharel Designation Executive Director Status of Institution Semi Government, Non-Profit Objectives The objectives of the Centre are:

• To assist the policy makers in formulating and implementing the development policies, plans and programmes

• To provide the policy-makers with conceptual, empirical and value premise for shaping the development policies, plans and programmes

• To recommend the policy makers /alternative policies, ideas and options

• To foster intelligent and informed discussions on the issues and problems in the Nepalese public affairs so as to promote and establish an enlightened, conscious and influential public opinion

• To help various agencies of the TU in their diverse programmes and to enhance their roles in national development

• To engage oneself with international collaboration in the study and pursuit of development changes

Area of Research Demography, Gender, Economy, Policy/Planning, Poverty, Development Studies, Human Resource Development and Human Resource Management

Staff Profile • Mr. Bharat Pokharel, Executive Director, Academic and Administrative, M.A. (Economics) • Dr. Durga Lal Shrestha, Professor, Ph.D. (Economics)

• Mr. Arun Kumar Lal Das, Professor, M.Sc. (Statistics) • Dr. Ramesh Chandra Chitrakar, Professor, Ph.D. (Project Planning) • Dr. Hari Dhoj Pant, Associate Professor, Ph.D. (Economics) • Mrs. Menaka Shrestha, Associate Professor, MBA (Diploma in Law) 59. Centre for Nepal and Asian Studies (CNAS) Tribhuvan University P. O. Box no. 3757, Kathmandu, Nepal www.cnastu.org.np Date of Establishment 1969 Phone (+977)-1-4332078/4331740 Fax (+977)-1-4331184 E-mail info@cnastu.org.np Head of Institution Yagya Prasad Adhikari Designation Executive Director Objectives The objectives of the Centre include:

• To plan and conduct research on the problems of national integration

and the impact of modernization • To promote and undertake studies on current development issues,

ethnic diversity, tradition and change in political values, and cultural studies within Nepal and across other Asian countries

• To undertake issue-specific research on environment studies, gender studies, population studies, migration studies, applied linguistics and sociolinguistic studies

Staff Profile • Yagya Prasad Adhikari, Executive Director, Professor, Ph.D. (Political Science)

E-mail: yagya.adhikari@cnastu.org.np • Novel Kishor Rai, Professor, Ph.D. (Nepali Language). E-mail: novel.rai@cnastu.org.np • Dilli Raj Sharma, Professor, Ph.D. (Culture). E-mail: dilliraj.sharma@cnastu.org.np • Dhruba Kumar Shrestha , Professor, M.A. (Political Science). E-mail: dhruba.shrestha@cnastu.org.np • Nirmal Man Tuladhar, Professor, M.A. (Linguistics. E-mail: nirmal.tuladhar@cnastu.org.np

60. Centre for Self-Help Development (CSD) Maitighar Height, Thapathali Post Box 8852, Kathmandu, Nepal www.csdnepal.org.np Date of Establishment 1991

Phone (+977)-1-4256786/4265635 Fax (+977)-1-4265634 E-mail csd@mos.com.np Head of Institution Mr. Mukunda Bahadur Bista Designation Executive Director Status of Institution Non-Governmental Organization

Objectives The objectives of the Centre are to: • To promote social, economical and environmental initiatives through

participatory development process for economic growth, social capital formation and environment management

• To help create appropriate community organizations and develop human resources to plan, implement and monitor the activities carried out through mobilizing internal and external resources

• To help empower access to control over and benefit from the resources in an equal and, equitable manner through participation and inclusion in decision making process, economic growth, social capital formation and environment management

• To enhance the capacity of microfinance institutions and strengthen microfinance sector through capacity building of MFIs and other stakeholders to improve the delivery of inclusive financial services in Nepal

• To undertake studies and impact assessment related to the community development and microfinance initiatives

Staff Profile • Mr. Mukunda Bahadur Bista, Executive Director, M.A. (Economics) • Mr. Keshar Bahadur Shrestha, Director, M.Com. • Mr. Ram Kumar Shrestha, M. A. • Mr. Shanker Nath Kapali, Deputy Director, M.Com.

• Mr. Satish Kumar Shrestha, Deputy Director (Consultant), M.A. (HRM) • Mr. Sanu Raja Shreshta, Diploma in Engineering • Mr.Pradimna Mudbhari, M.A.Sociology,M.A.Public Administration • Mr.Sopan Bista, B.E., M.B.A. 61. Institute for Social and Environmental Research (ISER) P.O. Box. 57, Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal www.isernepal.org.np Date of Establishment 2001 Phone (+977)-56-591054/592406 Fax (+977)-56-592407 E-mail iser@wlink.com.np Head of Institution Dirgha Jibi Ghimire Designation Executive Director Status of Institution Non Government Objectives The Institute aims to:

• Build social and environmental research capacity to improve human lives and environmental conditions through high quality scientific research, policy advocacy, and effective programme interventions

Area of Research Population and Environmental Dynamics, Education and Empowerment Staff Profile • Ms. Indra K. Chaudhary, Study Manager • Mr. Rajendra Ghimire, Research Supervisor • Mr. Prem Prakash Pandit, Research Supervisor • Mr. Ram Bahadur Rijal, Asst. Research Supervisor • Ms. Adina Gurung, Team Leader • Mr. Binoj Kumar Shrestha, Research Associate • Mr. Krishna Lama, Research Supervisor • Ms. Nira Gurung, Team Leader 62. Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS) Office of the Dean, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal www.iaas.edu.np Date of Establishment 1957 Phone (+977)-56-591141 Fax (+977)-56-591021 E-mail admin@iaas.edu.np Head of Institution Dr. Sundar Man Shrestha Designation Dean Status of Institution Government Objectives The objectives of the Institute are:

• To design and implement educational programs in agriculture in order to obtain an appropriate balance among established and emerging needs of the agricultural sector in Nepal

• To promote excellence in teaching, research and technology dissemination in agriculture

• To develop technically competent agricultural graduates ready to

apply the knowledge and skills in technical agriculture, agricultural extension, agricultural education, agribusiness and agricultural and rural development programs.

• To encourage and support faculty members and students for research and scholarly activities relevant to the needs of Nepalese agriculture and farmers

Staff Profile • Dr. Sundar Man Shrestha, Dean, Professor of Plant Pathology, Ph.D. E-mail: shresthasm@yahoo.com • Dr. Dainik Bahadur Nepali Karki, Asst. Dean (Administration), Professor of Animal Science, Ph.D

E-mail: dainikn@yahoo.com • Dr. Resham Bahadur Thapa, Asst. Dean (Academic Affairs), Professor of Entomology, Ph.D

E-mail: profrbthapa@gmail.com • Dr. Santa Man Shakya, Asst. Dean (Examination), Professor of Horticulture, Ph.D

E-mail: santa_shakya06@yahoo.com 63. Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) Ward No. 11, Tripureshwor, Kathmandu, P.O.Box: 23674, Nepal www.ifa.org.np Date of Establishment 1993 Phone (+977)-1-4266954/4266955 Fax (+977)-1-14266956 E-mail ifa@mail.com.np Head of Institution Mr. Tika Jung Thapa Designation Executive Director Status of Institution Semi Government Objectives The objectives of the Institute include:

• To provide suggestions and recommendations to the Government of Nepal on short and long-term foreign policy formulation

• To prepare concept papers, including strategic analysis on foreign affairs, and submit them to the Government of Nepal

• To organize seminars, workshops, meetings and conferences to discuss and deliberate on foreign policy issues and come up with recommendations

• To undertake study and research programmes on more vital foreign policy related issues of the country

• To conduct briefing cum interaction programmes for Ambassadors designate

• To conduct training programmes for officials of MoFA and other ministries on foreign policy issues

• To update and systematically compiling all historic documents and information on foreign policy issues and publishing them as required

Area of Research Policy/Planning Staff Profile • Mr. Tika Jung Thapa, Executive Director • Mrs. Anjan Shakya, Deputy Executive Director • Mr. Binod Prasad Bista, Advisor 64. Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS)

Mandikhatar, P.O. Box 2254 Kathmandu, Nepal www.iids.org.np Date of Establishment 1990 Phone (+977)-1-4378831/4371006 Fax (+977)-1-4378809 E-mail info@iids.org.np ,iids@wlink.com.np Head of Institution Bishnu Dev Pant Designation Executive Director Status of Institution Non-Governmental Objectives The objectives of the Institute are to:

• Contribute to more informed public policy and action by conducting empirically based policy-oriented research on Nepal's economic and social development in national, regional and international contexts

• Foster informed debate and discussion on key development issues facing the nation

• Provide training and technical assistance for government and non-governmental agencies in areas of the Institute's expertise

• Facilitate access to and exchange of experience with institutions within and outside the country

Staff Profile • Dr Bishnu Dev Pant, Executive Director, Ph.D. (Applied Statistics)

• Mr Shankar Aryal, Research Fellow, M.A. (Political Science) • Mr. Manbar S. Khadka Economist, M.S. (Agricultural and Resource Economics) • Mr Nanda Kaji Budhathoki, Economist, M.A. (Development and Resource Economics) • Ms. Priyanka Malla Economist, M.A. (Economics) • Mr. Binod Shrestha Statistician M.S. (Mathematics and Statistics) • Mr. Madhu Ram Maharjan B.Sc. (Agriculture) 65. National Productivity and Economic Development Centre (NPEDC) Post Box 1318, Balaju Industrial District, Kathmandu, Nepal www.npedc-nepal.org Date of Establishment 1994 Phone (+977) -1-4 350 522/350566/350567 Fax (+977) -1-4 350530 E-mail npedc@wlink.com.np Head of Institution Mr. Medani Prasad Neupane Designation General Manager Status of Institution Public Company Objectives The objectives of the Centre are:

• To develop mass awareness for productivity improvement. • To promote productivity in industry and related economic activities • To render study, research, training and consultancy services for

productivity and quality management • To undertake studies on policy planning and programs in industry and

related sectors • To function as the secretariat of the National Productivity Council,

Government of Nepal

Area of Research Human Resources Development, Productivity Promotion and Management, Green Productivity, Quality Management, Information Technology

Staff Profile Not Available 66. Nepal Administrative Staff College 5, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, P.O. Box: 2152, Nepal www.nasc.org.np Date of Establishment 1982 Phone (+977)-1-5522160/5523517/552002 Fax (+977)-1-5524906 E-mail nasc@wlink.com.np/info@nasc.org.np Head of Institution Punya Prasad Neupane Designation Executive Director Status of Institution Autonomous Objectives The main objectives of the College as per the Nepal Administrative Staff

College Act, 1982, are to: • Provide necessary training for the civil servants of Nepal Government

and the employees of public enterprises • Identify measures of enhancing the managerial capability of

administration of Nepal Government and management of public enterprises to contribute towards development programmes of the country

• Undertake problem-oriented research, consulting and information service programmes for preparing training materials and making training more useful

Area of Research Gender, Economy, Policy/Planning, Poverty, Development Studies Human Resource Development and Human Resource Management

Staff Profile • Mr. Punya Prasad Neupane, Executive Director, M.A. • Dr. Shankar Prasad Rajbhandari, Senior Director of Studies & Director, Centre for HRM,

M.A. (Management Learning) • Mr. Ram Bhakta Shrestha, Senior Director of Studies, M.A. (Management Learning), M.Com. • Mr. Kedar Bahadur Rayamajhi, Senior Director of Studies, M.Sc. (Pop. Policies), M.A. (Psychology)

• Dr. Tarak Bahadur KC, Senior Director of Studies, Ph.D. (Development Administration) • Dr. Dileep Kumar Adhikary, Senior Director of Studies, Ph.D.(Commitment & Performance) 67. Nepal Development Research Institute (NDPI) Shree Durbar Tole, Pulchowk, Lalitpur P.O.Box: 8975, EPC 2201, Kathmandu, Nepal www.ndri.org.np Date of Establishment 2004 Phone (+977)-1-5537362/5554975 Fax (+977)-1-5537362 E-mail info@ndri.org.np Head of Institution Dr. Divas B Basnyat Designation Executive Director Status of Institution Independent, Non-Partisan/Non-Profit Institution

Objectives

The main objectives of the Institute are: • To carry out research and academic activities on the contemporary

issues related to the national development and advancement of society • To contribute to rational opinion building by disseminating

information and findings • To conduct activities to develop and enhance Human resources

essential for policy making and research • To exchange resources, technology and information with both national

and international institutions • To implement development activities

Staff Profile • Dr. Jagannath Adhikari, Coordinator, Ph.D. (Human Geography). E-mail: jadhikari@mail.com.np • Dr. Punya Prasad Regmi, Executive Director, Ph.D. (Regional and Rural Dev.Planning)

E-mail: regmi@ndri.org.np • Dr Basu Dev Pandey, President, Ph.D., Department of Virology. E-mail: basupandey@ndri.org.pk • Dr. Divas Bahadur Basnyat, Vice President, Ph.D. (Engineering, Water Resources Eng.)

E-mail: divas@ndri.org.np • Dr. Bal Bahadur Parajuli, Ph. D. (Water Environment and Dev.). E-mail: bparajuli@ndri.org.np 68. Nepal Institute of Development Studies (NIDS)

House No.: 23, Madhur Marg, Chun Devi, Maharajgunj, P.O. Box: 7647, Kathmandu, Nepal www.nids.org.np

Date of Establishment 1998 Phone (+977)-1-4721277/4721278 Fax (+977)-1-4721982 E-mail nids@mail.com.np Head of Institution Dr. Jagannath Adhikari Designation Executive Director Status of Institution Non-Governmental Objectives The objective of the Institute are to:

• Contribute to socio-economic development by undertaking innovative research and supporting alternative development models

• Implement programs to raise awareness and alleviate poverty in Nepalese society

• Empower local institutions in order to implement sustainable development programs in Nepal

• Conduct research on migration patterns to find aspects of its related vulnerability and recommend alternatives to bring to the attention of the policy-making officials in the country

• Conduct research/implement programs on marginalized communities such as Women, Janjati, Dalit, Remote areas and so forth

Staff Profile • Dr. Jagannath Adhikari, Executive Director, Ph.D. (Agrarian Change) • Dr. Ganesh Gurung, The founding Chairperson of NIDS, Ph.D. • Dr. Anita Manandhar, Executive Director, Ph.D. (Community Forestry) • Ms. Radha Ghotane , Deputy Director • Ms. Durga Gurung, Senior Program Coordinator, M.A. (Public Health)

69. Nepal Institute for Policy Studies (NIPS) 90 Mahadevsthan Marga, Baneshwor (near RR School) KMC-10, Kathmandu, Nepal www.nipsnepal.org

Date of Establishment 2008 Phone (+977)-1-4482530 Fax (+977)-1-4462811 E-mail nips@nipsnepal.org Status of Institution Independent, Non-Profit Objectives The objectives of the Institute are to:

• Conduct research on various policy issues particularly on international relations, security and democracy

• Provide a venue for independent and critical studies, research and dialogue on relevant policy issues

• Promote interaction and collaborative research among scholars, policy makers and other professionals inside and outside the country

• Link academic research and public policy on various national and international issues

• Publish a regular journal on international relations, security and other current relevant issues

• Foster linkage and collaboration between institutions devoted to studies on similar issues in South Asia and beyond. Doctor of Engineering, Water Resources Engineering and Management (AIT)

Staff Profile Not Available 70. Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) Red Cross Marg, Kalimati, P.O. Box No. 217, Kathmandu, Nepal www.nrcs.org Date of Establishment 1963 Phone (+997)-1-4272761 Fax (+997)-1-4271915/4273285 E-mail nrcs@nrcs.org, info@nrcs.org Head of Institution Mr. Sanjeev Thapa Designation Chairman Status of Institution Non-Governmental Organization Objectives The NRCS aims at:

• Alleviating or reducing human suffering without discrimination on grounds of religion, race, sex, class, caste, tribe, nationality or political belief

Area of Research Health & Care, Disaster Management, Organizational Development Staff Profile • Mr. Sanjeev Thapa, Chairman. E-mail: sanjeev.thapa@nrcs.org • Mr. Hari Niroula, Vice-Chairperson. E-mail: hari.niraula@nrcs.org • Dr. Bishwakeshar Maskey, Vice-Chairperson. E-mail: bishwa.maskay@nrcs.org • Mr. Shashi Panthi, Vice-Chairperson. E-mail: shashi.panthi@nrcs.org • Mr. Ajit Kumar Sharma, Vice-Chairperson. E-mail: ajit.sharma@nrcs.org • Mr. Hemraj Ojha, Vice-Chairperson. E-mail: hemraj.ojha@nrcs.org • Mr. Dev Ratna Dhakwa, Secretary General. E-mail: dev@nrcs.org • Mr.Bhakta Khawas , Treasurer, E-mail: bhakta@nrcs.org

• Mr. Umesh Prasad Dhakal, Executive Director. E-mail: umesh@nrcs.org 71. Non-Formal Education Centre Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, P.O. Box 21045, Nepal www.nfec.gov.np Date of Establishment 1999 Phone (+977)-1-6631288/6634362 Fax (+977)-1-6631280 E-mail info@nfec.gov.np Head of Institution Mr. Jibachha Mishra Designation Director Status of Institution Government Objectives The main objectives of the NFEC are to:

• Upgrade and extend literacy, post literacy and skill-oriented activities by integrating different NFE programmes

• Make Annual work Plan, programs and implement them throughout the country

• Fulfil the needs of the certain target communities through effective implementation of result oriented non-formal education programmes

Area of Research Education, Gender, NFE Policy Planning, Human Resource Development Staff Profile Not Available. 72. SANN International College SANN Research Institute, GPO Box: 5582, Gairidhara, Kathmandu, Nepal www.sann.edu.np Date of Establishment 1989 Phone (+977)-1-4420509/4430840/ 4414565 Fax (+977)-1-4421803 E-mail info@sann.edu.np Head of Institution Dr. Subhash Ghimire Designation Chairman/Principal Objectives

The objectives of the Institute are: • To provide foreign students with opportunities to study and

understand Nepal • To provide quality education to Nepalese students • To provide Nepalese students with exposure to international

education and communities • To conduct research in social sciences and other areas

Staff Profile • Dr. Subash Ghimire, Chairman/ Principal • Mr. Jagat Krishna Shrestha, Secretary • Mr. Mahendra K Joshi, Treasurer • Mr. Maheswor Shrestha, Member • Dr. Mukunda Ranjit, Member

PAKISTAN

73. Akhtar Hameed Khan National Centre for Rural Development & Municipal Administration (AHKNCRD&MA) Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad, Pakistan www.ncrd.gov.pk Date of Establishment 1979 Phone (+92)-51-9255154 Fax (+92)-51-9255157 E-mail ahkncrd@gmail.com Head of Institution Dr. Zafar Iqbal Qadir Designation Director General Status of Institution Government Objectives The objectives of the Centre are:

• Training of mid-level officials/ functionaries of Nation Building Departments

• Training of local government functionaries • Special focus on orientation Training Courses • Assistance to local government and rural development training

institutions in curriculum planning and training programmes • Liaison with national and international organizations & NGOs • Training of elected representatives of Local Governments • Training of representatives of NGOs and members of civil society

Staff Profile • Mr. Muhammad Ikram Kayani, Director (Training).Ph: (+92)-51-9255158 • Mr. Ayaz Akhtar Ansari, Director (Admin. & Research). Ph: (+92)-51-9255153 • Mr. Israr Mohammad Khan, Deputy Director (Admin & Training) .Ph: (+92)-51-9255150 • Mr. Abdur Razaq, Deputy Director (Research). Ph: (+92)-51-9255124 • Mr. Fayyaz Aslam, Deputy Director (Training). Ph: (+92)-51-9255189 • Mr. Abdur Rehman Niazi, Research Officer. Ph: (+92)-51-9255197 • Mr. Farooq Shahzad, Assistant Director (Admin). Ph: (+92)-51-9255156 • Mr. Mubasshir Zaman Khan, Assistant Director (Training). Ph: (+92)-51-9255187 • Mr. Mansoor-ul-Hassan Siddique, Deputy Director (IT). Ph: (+92)-51-9255231 74. Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Engineering (CEWRE) University of Engineering and Technology, GT Road, Lahore -54890,Pakistan www.cewre.edu.pk Date of Establishment 1976 Phone (+92)-42-99050257-58 Fax (+92)-42-99050259 E-mail cewre@cewre.edu.pk Head of Institution Professor Dr. Muhammad Latif Designation Director Status of Institution Semi-Autonomous Federal Institute Objectives It is realized that training at Bachelor's level is not enough to solve intricate

and complex engineering problems being faced in the development and management of water resources. To solve water resources problems, a team of hydrologists, irrigation and drainage engineers, water resources managers, water resources engineers, geologists, economists, social

scientists, agronomist, soil scientists and environmentalists is required. The basic training that an engineer receives during his initial degree is limited and cannot cope with the highly specialized and rapid technological advancement in the development and management of water resources. He cannot solve complex water resources problems with the knowledge of the elementary principles learnt in the basic degree programmes. The Centre started two M.Phil degree programmes in 1979 in the fields of Hydrology (HYD) and Water Resources Management (WRM). A 3rd M.Phil degree programme was started in 1994 in the discipline of Water Resources Engineering (WRE). The degree program in Hydrology was redesigned as Engineering Hydrology (EHY). In addition M.Sc. degree was initiated in the fields of Water Resources Management WRM, Engineering Hydrology EHY, and Water Resources Engineering WRE. The Centre offered a 4th postgraduate M.Sc. degree programme in the discipline of Hydropower Engineering (HPE) in 2000.

Staff Profile • Prof. Dr. Muhammad Latif, Director and Professor, Ph.D. (Agricultural and Irrigation Eng.)

Ph: (+92)-42-99250256-58, E-mail: drmlatif@yahoo.com • Prof. Dr. Ata-ur-Rehman Tariq, Professor, Ph.D. (Agri. Eng.). E-mail: atatariq@yahoo.com • Dr. Sajid Mahmood, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. E-mail: drsajid_pk@yahoo.com • Dr. Ghulam Nabi, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. E-mail: gnabi60@hotmail.com • Dr. Muhammad Tousif Bhatti, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. E-mail: tousifbhatti@hotmail.com • Engr. Muhammad Masood, Assistant Professor, M.Sc (WRM).E-mail: massooud@gmail.com • Engr. M.Kaleem Sarwar, Assistant Professor, M.Sc. (Hydropower Engineering)

E-mail: engrkaleemsarwar@hotmail.com • Engr. M.Babar, Lecturer, M.Sc. E-mail: mbbandeshah@gmail.com • Waqqas ur Rehman Butt, Lecturer/ Network Admin, MS in Advance Computer Network

E-mail: wkbutt@hotmail.com 75. Health Services Academy

Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad, Pakistan www.hsa.edu.pk

Date of Establishment 1988 Phone (+92)-51-9255590-4 Fax (+92)-51-9255591 E-mail academy@hsa.edu.pk Head of Institution Dr. Huma Qureshi Designation Executive Director Status of Institution Government Objectives The key objectives are to:

• Produce competent, committed and skilled public health professionals • Discover and disseminate new knowledge in the field of public health • Assist in the translation of the knowledge into the sound evidence-

based policies and practices Area of Research Health, Demography, Gender, Policy/Planning, Development Studies,

Human Resource Development, Human Resource Management Staff Profile

• Dr. Shehzad Ali Khan , Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Management Sciences) E-mail: shahzad@hsa.edu.pk

• Dr. Shafqat Shahzad , Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail: shafqatshehzad@gmail.com • Dr. Hamayun Rashid Rathor, Professor/Deputy Dean/ Project Coordinator, Ph.D.

E-mail: hamayun_r@hotmail.com • Dr. Chaudhry Muhammad Amjad, Assistant Professor, MPH. E-mail: cmamjad@hsa.edu.pk • Dr. Shafqat Shehzad, Head of Health Ecnomoics Department. Ph.D. Economoics

E-mail: shafqatshehzad@gmail.com • Dr. Zahid Ahmad Butt, Head of Epidemiology & Biostatistics Department, Ph.D.

E-mail: zahid@hsa.edu.pk • Dr. Babar Tasneem Shaikh, Head of Health System & Policy Dept. E-mail: babar@hsa.edu.pk 76. Human Resource Development Network H. No. 41, Street 56, F-6/4, Islamabad, Pakistan www.hrdn.net Date of Establishment 2002 Phone (+92)-51 - 2828259 - 2821767 Fax (+92)-51-2826540 E-mail info@hrdn.net Head of Institution Fauzia Bilqees Malik Designation Executive Director Objectives The ojectives include:

• To sensitize organizational leadership on the importance of effective HRM

• To facilitate CSOs in developing and improving HR systems • To enhance access of HRDN members to professional development

opportunities for upgrading their skills and competence • To provide HR policies to development sector organizations

Staff Profile • Shaheer Elahi , Program Officer • Sadia Ejaz, Program Officer Training • Khalid Rasheed , Program Officer Web and Drafting

• Hashim Shinwari , Program Officer Training

77. Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) House 12, Street 84, Ataturk Avenue,G-6/4, Islamabad, Pakitan www.irs.org.pk Date of Establishment 1982 Phone (+92)-51-9203974 Fax (+92)-51-9204055 E-mail irspak@comsats.net.pk Head of Institution Mohammad Ashraf Azim Designation President Status of Institution Non-Profit

Objectives The objectives of the Institute are to: • Enlighten public opinion and other institutes in Pakistan by

disseminating knowledge which can bring about a better appreciation and understanding of neighboring countries

• Assist other official and non-official establishments, agencies and institutions in carrying out studies and analyses of strategic issues and allied problems

• Establish and maintain close liaison with similar institutes at the national and international level

• Establish and maintain a library for research and reference work Area of Research Research in foreign and internal affairs, economy and industry, science

and technology, socio-cultural and security related issues Staff Profile • Bashir Ahmad, Senior Fellow • Dr. Shaheen Akhtar, Reasearch Fellow • Rizwan Zeb, Research Analyst • Farhat Perveen, Reasearch Fellow • Aarish U. Khan, Research Analyst • Basharat Hussain, Research Scholar • Seher Abbas, Research Analyst • Humera Iqbal, Research Scholar • Sidra Tariq, Research Scholar • Syed Imran Sardar 78. National Commission for Human Development 14th Floor, Shaheed-e-Millat Secretariat, Jinnah Avenue, Islamabad, Pakistan

www.nchd.org.pk Date of Establishment 2002 Phone (+92)-51-9216200 Fax (+92)-51-9216164 E-mail info@nchd.org.pk Head of Institution Khusro Pervaiz Khan Designation Director General Status of Institution Non-profit Organization Objectives

The NCHD as the leading organization for Literacy in Pakistan is striving to empower the people at the grassroots to become the agents of social change. Its mission is to support the government by filling the implementation gaps and improve public sector delivery mechanisms to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and “Education For All” with focus on: Goal 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education Goal 3: Promote Gender Equality and empower women Goal 4: Reduce Child Mortality Goal 5: Improve Maternal Health It is deeply committed to promoting learning for all people-especially for the most vulnerable adults and children who are most difficult to reach. The basic NCHD strategy is to introduce a process complimenting the ongoing efforts to achieve MDGs in Pakistan.

Staff Profile • Mr.Tehseen Chohan, Director HR • Mr. Hamood Ur Rehman, Director Finance • Mr. Iqbal ur Reaman, Director Education

79. National Educational Equipment Centre (NEEC) Wahdat Colony, Lahore, Pakistan www.neec.edu.pk Date of Establishment 1964 Phone (+92)-42-9260082-83, 99238159 Fax (+92)-42-9260081 E-mail info@neec.edu.pk Head of Institution Shahid Khursheed Kunwar Designation Director Status of Institution Government Objectives The main objective of this center is to:

• Develop teaching aids and to meet the increased demand of educational equipments at National level. This center prepares prototypes, standard lists of equipments in accordance with the new syllabus and curricula, prepares the manuals and also imparts training to science teachers about the use and maintenance of science equipments

Area of Research Education Staff Profile • Mr. Saeed Ahmad, Deputy Director • Mr. Liaquat Nawaz, Subject Specialist (Physics) • Mr. Tariq Mirza, Subject Specialist (Industrial Arts) • Ms. Rashda Sohail, Subject Specialist (Biology) • Ms. Sajida Abdul Sattar, Subject Specialist (Zoology) • Mr. Naeem Zia, Subject Specialist (Mathematics) • Ms. Saima Ilyas, Subject Specialist (Education) • Ms. Uzma Kayany, Subject Specialist (English) 80. National Institute of Food Science & Technology University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-38040, Pakistan www.uaf.edu.pk Date of Establishment 1959 Phone (+92)-41-9201105 Fax (+92)-41-9201439 E-mail dgnifsat@ymail.com Head of Institution Dr. Masood Sadiq Butt Designation Director General Status of Institution Government Objectives The objectives include:

• To bring the National Institute of Food Science and Technology to international standards of education for human resource development

• To develop and provide technical information, training and services to

public and private sectors in the discipline • To provide appropriate cost effective technology packages for

handling, processing and storages of agriculture produce to curtail post-harvest losses

• To achieve maximum value addition and by-product utilization of food industries for local and export markets

Area of Research: Education Staff Profile • Dr. Allah Rakha, Assistant Professor , PhD • Dr. Salim-ur-Rehman, Professor, Ph.D • Dr. Aamir Shehzad, Assistant Professor, Ph. D • Dr. Moazzam Rafiq Khan, Assistant Professor, Ph.D • Dr. Ali Asghar, Assistant Professor, Ph.D • Dr. Muhammad Saeed, Assistant Professor , Ph.D • Dr. Mian Kamran Sharif, Assistant Professor, Ph.D • Dr. Muhammad Asim Shabbir, Assistant Professor, Ph.D • Dr. Aysha Sameen, Assistant Professor, Ph.D • Dr. Muhammad Issa Khan, Assistant Professor , Ph.D • Dr. Muhammad Inam-ur-Raheem, Lecturer, Ph.D • Dr. Muhammad Atif Randhawa, Assistant Professor , Ph.D • Dr. Imran Pasha, Assistant Professor, Ph.D • Dr. Nuzhat Huma, Assistant Professor , Ph.D • Dr. Tahir Zahoor, Assistant Professor, Ph.D 81. NRSP-Institute of Rural Management 6, Street # 56, F-6/4, Islamabad, Pakistan www.irm.edu.pk Date of Establishment 1993 Phone (+92)-51-2822752/2822792 Fax (+92)-51-2823335 E-mail info@irm.edu.pk Head of Institution Roomi Saeed Hayat Designation Chief Executive Officer Objectives The Institute aims at:

• Enhancing human productivity • Reducing poverty • Conservation of environment • Upgrading the technical and managerial skill of rural poor • Efficient use of local resources and reduce dependency on external

resources • Innovating and developing courses to meet evolving community and

staff needs • Strengthening village infrastructure to support economic growth

Staff Profile • Anwar ul Haq, Programme Manager, Email : anwar@irm.edu.pk • Ijaz Khaliq, Programme Manager, Email : ijaz@irm.edu.pk • Aasim Reza, Deputy Programme Manager , Email : aasim@irm.edu.pk

• Samia Imran, Manager HR, Email : aasim@irm.edu.pk • Bilal Azhar, Manager Finance, Email: bilal@irm.edu.pk 82. Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) Quaid-i-Azam University Campus, P.O. Box. 1091, Islamabad,Pakistan www.pide.org.pk Date of Establishment 1957 Phone (+92)-51 9248051 Fax (+92)-51 9248065 E-mail pide@pide.org.pk Head of Institution Dr. Asad Zaman Designation Vice Chancellor Status of Institution Autonomous Objectives The Institute aims to:

• Function as a World Class Centre of Excellence for Research and Teaching, a world class research and teaching institute building on the strengths and high standards it has achieved over the last fifty years

Area of Research Education Staff Profile • Dr. Musleh-ud-din, Acting Vice Chancellor, Ph.D. (Economics). Email: muslehuddin@pide.org.pk • Ejaz Ghani, Chief of Research & Dean of Economics, Ph.D. (Agri. Economics)

E-mail: ejaz@pide.org.pk • Fazal Hussain, Chief of Research. Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail: fazal@pide.org.pk • Dr. Zafar Mahmood, Foreign Professor. Ph.D. (Economics). • Dr. Usman Mustafa, Head of Department, Ph.D. (Economics). E-mail: usman@pide.org.pk • Zafar Mueen Nasir, Chief of Research & Dean of Business Studies, Ph.D.

E-mail: zafarmueen@pide.org.pk • Dr Abdul Qayyum, Registrar, Ph.D. (Applied Econometrics). E-mail: abdulqayyum@pide.org.pk • Dr. Durr-e-Nayab, Head, Department of Population Sciences and Chief of Research

Ph.D. (Demography). E-mail: nayab@pide.org.pk • Dr Rehana Siddiqui, Joint Director, Ph.D. (Economics). Email: rehana@pide.org.pk • Dr. G. M. Arif, Joint Director/Dean & Chief of Research , Ph.D. (Economics/Demography)

Email: gmarif@pide.org.pk • Dr. Idrees Khawaja, Associate Professor, Ph.D. (Economics). 83. Pakistan Medical Research Council (PMRC) Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, G-5/2, Islamabad, Pakistan www.pmrc.org.pk Date of Establishment 1962 Phone (+92)-51-9216793- 51-9207386 Fax (+92)-51-9216774 E-mail pmrc@comsats.net.pk Head of Institution Dr. Huma Qureshi Designation Executive Director Status of Institution Autonomous

Objectives The key objectives are to: • Organize, coordinate and promote scientific research in various

disciplines of medical sciences and public health • Establish its own institutions for undertaking medical research • Publish and otherwise disseminate technical and general information

on scientific matters relating to the research work of the Council through holding seminars, meetings and conferences

• Establish scientific liaison with other national and international organizations connected with the scientific activities of the Council

• Advise the Federal Government and Provincial Governments on all matters related to medical research

• Carry out, when called upon, evaluation of different health programme in the country

Area of Research Health and Policy/Planning Staff Profile • Dr. Huma Qureshi, Executive Director, MBBS, MD. (Medicine).

Ph: 051-9217146 E-mail: drhumapmrc@gmail.com • Dr. Muhammad Arif Munir, Senior Research Officer, Ph.D. (Entomology). Ph: 51-9206092,

E-mail: pmrc.rdc@gmail.com 84. Postgraduate College of Nursing Punjab I, Birdwood Jail Road, Lahore, Pakistan Date of Establishment 1988 Phone (+92)-42-99203615-16-18 Fax (+92)-42-99203617 E-mail pgcnlahore@hotmail.com Head of Institution Mrs. Ishrat Ishaaque Designation Principal Status of Institution Government Objectives The objectives of the Institute include:

• To educate nurses to provide holistic, safe and competent nursing care to individual, family & community

• To provide leadership in nursing education practice, administration and research

• To provide resource centre for continue education which will enable nurses to meet the present needs and future challenges in the future

Area of Research Education Staff Profile Not Available 85. Provincial Health Development Centre I, Birdwood Jail Road, Lahore, Pakistan Date of Establishment 1994 Phone (+92)-42-99203611/9203612/99203614 Fax (+92)-42-99203613 Head of Institution Dr. Muhammad Javed Shah Designation Director Status of Institution Government

Objectives Research & Capacity Building Area of Research Health Staff Profile • Dr. Naseem Ahmad Raja, Programm Director • Dr. Amir Salman, Course Director • Dr. Masood Mirza, Course Director • Dr. Sara Khan, Course Director • Dr. Mateen Malik, Programm Director • Dr. Muhaamd Khalid, Assistant Chief • Mrs Shaheen Akhtar, Research Officer

87. Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) 38 Embassy Road, G-6/3, Islamabad, Paksitan www.sdpi.org Date of Establishment 1992 Phone (+92)-51-2278134 Fax (+92)-51-2278135 E-mail main@sdpi.org/ed@sdpi.org Head of Institution Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri Designation Executive Director Status of Institution Non-Government Objectives The oibjectives are to:

• Catalyze the transition towards sustainable and just development in

86. Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Sector G-8/3 Islamabad, Paksitan www.pims.gov.pk Date of Establishment 1985 Phone (+92)-51-9260500 Fax (+92)-51-9260724 E-mail ed.pims@hotmail.com Head of Institution Prof. Riaz Ahmed Warraich Designation Executive Director Status of Institution Semi- Government Primary Objectives Objectives of PIMS are to:

• Provide a tertiary level patient care and serve as referral hospital also to conduct teaching /training of doctors and other health workers at various levels in the field of medicine and surgery

Area of Research: Health Staff Profile • Dr. Altaf Hussain Quershi, Joint Executive Director, MBBS (Pb), MPH & TM (Tulane USA)

Ph: 051- 9260470 • MAJ (R) Jahanzeb Khan, Joint Executive Director (NM). Ph:051-9261592 • Dr Hashim Raza, Deputy Executive Director (IH). Ph: 9261188. Ext 2466 • Dr. M. Zulfiqar Ghouri, Deputy Executive Director. Ph: 9260997. Ext. 2604 • Dr. Raja Amjad Mahmood Joint Executive Director, MBBS, DPH, MBA (Exe). Ph:051-9260187

Pakistan • Serve as a source of expertise and advisory services for the

government, private sector, and non-governmental initiatives supporting the implementation of Pakistan's environment and development agenda

• Conduct policy-oriented research on sustainable development from a broad multi-disciplinary perspective

• Provide policy advice on matters relating to the mission of the Institute • Contribute to strengthening the social and physical infrastructure for

research in Pakistan • Initiate, establish and participate in collaborative advocacy and other

activities with like-minded organizations in and outside the country Area of Research Economic Development, Energy, Environment, Food Security and

Drinking Water, Governance, Peace and Conflict / Human Security, Social Sector Development, Sustainable Livelihoods

Staff Profile Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri, Senior Research Fellow / Executive Director Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, Deputy Executive Director Syed Qasim Ali Shah, Director Program Development Muhammad Salim Khawaja (Ahmed Salim), Senior Advisor Education & Religious Diversity Dr. Mahmood A. Khwaja, Senior Advisor, Chemical and Sustainable Industrial Development Dr.Nuzrat Yar Khan, Senior Advisor- Sustainability Sciences Ejaz Haider, Senior Advisor Policy Outreach & Peace and Conflict Programme Arshad H. Abbasi, Advisor/Head Energy and Water Unit Mome Saleem, Research Co-ordinator Shakeel Ahmad, Head of Compliance Unit Kanwar Muhammad Javed Iqbal, Senior Research Associate Kashif Majeed Salik, Research Associate Duaa Shabbir Sayed, Research Associate Anam Anwar Khan, Research Associate Fayyaz Yaseen, Research Assistant Muhammad Akbar Ali Malik, Research Assistant Safyan Kakakhel, Research Assistant Fareeha Mehmood, Research Assistant Asif Saeed Memon, Consultant on Awaz Project 88. Social Policy and Development Centre (SPDC) 15, Maqbool Cooperative Housing Society, Block 7 & 8, Karachi–750350, Pakistan www.spdc-pak.com Date of Establishment 1995 Phone (+92)-21-111 113 113 Fax (+92)-21-34534285 E-mail info@spdc.org.pk spdc@cyber.net.pk Head of Institution Dr. Khalida Ghaus Designation Managing Director Status of Institution Non-Profit Objectives The objectives of SPDC are as follows:

• Contribute to national goals of social development addressing basic human needs through research and policy advice

• Undertake research and policy analyses on both core and emerging issues related to social sectors in Pakistan

• Provide policy advice and technical assistance in social service planning and delivery to civil society organizations and to the government at federal, provincial, and local levels

• Contribute to increased knowledge and awareness of social development issues through wider and well-targeted dissemination of research findings

• Contribute and encourage gendered interpretation of all developmental issues

Area of Research Gender, Governance, International Trade, ISP & MM, Poverty, Public Finance

Staff Profile • Prof. Dr. Khalida Ghaus, Managing Director. E-mail: khalidaghaus@spdc.org.pk • Ms. Iffat Ara, Principal Economist. E-mail: iffatara@spdc.org.pk • Mr. Muhammad Asif Iqbal, Principal Economist , M.P.A. (Development)

E-mail: asifiqbal@spdc.org.pk • Mr. Haroon Jamal, Technical Advisor • Mr. Muhammad Sabir, Principal Economist, E-mail: muhammadsabir@spdc.org.pk • Mr. Nadeem Ahmed, Senior Economist , MES (Political Economy)

E-mail: nadeem@spdc.org.pk • Ms. Rafia Ghaus, Principal Economist. E-mail: rafiaghaus@spdc.org.pk • Naveed Aamir, Economist • Tabinda Areeb, Economist • Manzoor H. Memon, Economist • Rafea Anis, Researcher • Naeema Kazmi, Researcher

Sri Lanka

89. Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Inst itute Suit 3G 07 BMICH Street Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo 07, Sri Lanka www.bidti.org Date of Establishment 1995 Phone (+94)-11 2682110/2682109 Fax (+94)-11 2682111

E-mail bidtilk@gamail.com Head of Institution Mrs. Sarala. Fernando Designation Director General Objectives The aim of the Institute is to:

• Serve as an International and Regional Centre to foreign participants and foreign experts and scholars as visiting lecturers

Area of Research: Education Development Studies Staff profile • Mrs Sarala Fernando, Director General-BIDTI • Mrs Tamara De Silva, Programme Officer 90. Ceylon-German Technical Training Institute 582, Galle Road, Mount Lavinia, (Moratuwa), Sri Lanka www.cgtti.lk Date of Establishment 1959 Phone (+94)-11-2605625, 2605535 Fax (+94)-11-2632391 E-mail cgtti @sltnet.lk Head of Institution Mr. M.D.S.B. Karunarathna Designation Director/Principal( Acting) Status of Institution Government Objectives Primary objective of the institute is to develop the technology related to

Automotive and other technical trades and to provide training to students to be appropriately equipped to perform at the highest level of acceptance and there by maintain the standard as the centre of excellence for training in the automotive sector: • Incorporate the CGTTI as a separate Institute by an ACT of Parliament. • Update Curriculum Development and increase the training capacity at

CGTTI complex. • The CGTTI whilst maintaining its present status would aspire to achieve

Diploma Level in Technical Education for the CGTTI trainees which would qualify them to obtain a Degree in their professional career.

• Develop CGTTI income generating status through Production oriented training and Part -Time Training Courses.

• Develop modern Technology Training Centre (MTTC) at the CGTTI to meet future industry requirements.

Staff Profile Mr. M.D.S.B. Karunarathna, Director/Principal (Acting). E-mail: cgtti @sltnet.lk Mr. M.D.S.B. Karunarathna, Dy. Director/Dy. Principal. E-mail: dydp @cgtti.lk Mr. A. Abeygunawardhana, Manager Human Resources & Administration. E-mail: hrm@cgtti.lk Mr. B.A.D.R. Jayawardhana, Registrar. E-mail: registrar@cgtti.lk Mr. J.D.Y.B. Jayasinghe, Accountant. E-mail: acct@cgtti.lk Mr. S.P.K. Amarasinghe, Chief Training Engineer. cte@cgtti.lk

Mr. A.S.A. Gunathilaka, Chief Engineer - Production & Maintenance. E-mail: cgtti@sltnet.lk Mr. E.A.P.S. Jayasooriya, In-plant Training. E-mail: inplant@cgtti.lk Mr. S.R. Singalakshana, S.T.E. - Career Guidance. E-mail: cgtti@sltnet.lk 91. Coconut Research Institute Bandirippuwa Estate, Lunuwila 61150, Sri Lanka www.cri.lk Date of Establishment 1928 Phone (+94)-31 2257419/2255300 Fax (+94)-31-2257391 E-mail director@cri.lk Head of Institution Dr. C. Jayasekera Designation Director Status of Institution Government Objectives The objective of the Institute are to:

• Conduct research to develop and improve coconut cultivation and coconut product and process technologies

Area of Research Development Studies Staff Profile • Dr. (Mrs.) C Jayasekeare, Director, Ph.D. • Mr. J M D T Everard, Deputy Director (Research) , M.Sc. • Mr. E P Gunapala, Deputy Director (Adm. & Fin.) B Com (SP), Dip (Accounting) • Dr. (Mrs.) L C P Fernando, Head/Principal Crop Proc. Officer, Ph.D. • Dr. A A F L K Perera,, Head/Principal Geneticist/P. Breeder, Ph.D. • Dr. H A J Gunathilake, Principal Agronomist, Ph.D. • Dr. N P A D Nainanayake, Principal Plant Physiologist, M.Phil, Ph.D. 92. Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute (HARTI) 114, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka www.harti.lk Date of Establishment 1972 Phone (+94)-11-2696981/2696437/2698539-40 Fax (+94)-11-2692423 E-mail hartidir@slt.lk/director@slt.lk/lalithjayasekaraa@gmail.com Head of Institution Jayasekara,Lalith Kantha Designation Director/ Chief Executive Officer Status of Institution Government Objectives The objectives are:

• Timely dissemination of market information to policy makers, farmers and traders

• Identification of agrarian policy perspectives • Research planning-priority setting in agrarian issues • Building relationships with public/private sector organizations,

universities and regional & international research institutes/agencies • Widen and strengthen the scope of agrarian database • Acquiring the required skills individually and collectively • Having a committed, competent and contented team of employees

Area of Research Human Resource Development

Staff Profile • Dr. L.P.Rupasena, Deputy Director (Research). Ph: (+94)-11-2689553, E-mail: hartiddir@sltnet.lk • Mr. J. K. M. D. Chandrasiri, Research Fellow, Agricultural Policy and Project Evaluation Division.

E-mail: hartiape@sltnet.lk • Mr. M.M. Aheeyar, Research Associate, Environmental & WRM Division.

E-mail: hartiiar@sltnet.lk • Dr. T. A. Dharmaratne, Research Fellow, E-mail: dharmartne@harti.lk • Hathurusinghe, C.P Research Fellow, Marketing Food Policy and Agri-business Division

E-mail: chitrah@harti.lk • Senanayake,Dr. M.S, Research Associate, HR&ID Division.E-mail: senamervin@hotmail.com 93. Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka HR HOUSE, No.43, Vijaya Kumaranathunga Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka www.ipmlk.org Date of Establishment 1959 Phone (+94)-11-2768278, 2809902, 4511138 Fax (+94)-11-2819988 E-mail ipminfo@ipmlk.org Head of Institution Air Vice Marshal Rohitha Ranasinghe Designation President Status of Institution Private Objectives

The objectives are: • To promote and develop the principles, techniques and practices of

Human Resource Management in order to ensure optimum utilization of Human Resource at organizational as well as international level

• To ensure a high level of professional standards and competence among membership and those aspiring to become members

• To promote the Study of Human Resource Management and to encourage research into the best means and methods of applying the Principles and techniques of Human Resource Management

• To promote the image of the Institute and its membership and to provide leadership to the Human Resource Management profession in Sri Lanka

• To influence National Policy formulation in areas related to the Human Resource Management profession

Area of Research Human Resource Management Staff Profile Not Available 94. National Institute of Education (NIE) P.O. Box. 21, High Level Road, Maharagama, Sri Lanka www.nie.lk Date of Establishment 1986 Phone (+94)-11-7601601 Fax (+94)-11-7601800 E-mail nie.lk@hotmail.com/ info@nie.lk/dg@nie.lk Head of Institution Prof. W.M. Abeyratne Bandara Designation Director General

Status of Institution Government Objectives The objectives are to:

• Advise the Minister regarding plans, programmes and activities for the development of education in Sri Lanka

• Provide and promote postgraduate education in the several specialties of education

• Conduct and promote studies on the education system including its performance, goals, structures, content and methodology and on the social, economic and other aspects of education

• Initiate and promote innovative practices in the education system, including adaptation of technology for educational purposes

• Provide for the development of professional and general competence of personnel in the education system

• Make available to the Government and other approved organizations, specialist services in education

• Carry out education development programmes approved by the Minister

Area of Research Education Staff Profile • Dr. (Mrs.) T.A.R.J.Gunasekara, Assistant Director General (Research, Planning & Teacher

Education), Ph.D. E-mail: junawicks@gmail.com • Mr. G.K. Iddamalgoda, Assistant Director General (Administration & Finance)

E-mail: gemunuiddamalgoda@nie.lk • Dr. (Mrs.) Nanda Wanniarachchi, Assistant Director General (EFA), Ph.D.

E-mail: wanni613@gmail.com • Dr. Godwin Kodituwakku, Director / Research & Development, Ph.D. Email: tuwakku@yahoo.com • Mr. Sidney Jayawardena, Assistant Director General (Curriculum Development), M.A.

E-mail: sjayawardena@hotmail.com • Mrs. M.A.A.S. Dias, Director (Planning & Evaluation), M.Phil. E-mail: sarojinidias@yahoo.com • Professor S. Chandrasekaram, (Member of the council) • Professor. Arjuna de Silva, (Member of the council) • Professor Mudiyanse Dissanayake, (Member of the council) • Professor Roland Abeypala, (Member of the council) • Dr. A.T. Piyasiri, (Member of the council) • Mr. Manjula Makumbura, (Member of the council 95. National Institute of Business Management 120/5, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka www.nibm.lk Date of Establishment 1968 Phone (+94)-11-2693404/2692272/ 2685805 Fax (+94)-11-2685808/2693403 E-mail nibmpro@sltnet.lk/infomis@nibm.lk Head of Institution Prof. Lakshman Jayathilake Designation Chairman Status of Institution Government

Objectives The objectives of the Instute are: • To provide Business Management Education and Training • To provide Management Consultancy and Advisory Services • To facilitate improvement of Productivity

Area of Research Education Staff Profile • Dr. E A Weerasinghe, Director General. Ph: (+94)-11-2678264 • Ms. Wijesiriwardana K, Director (MIS), Management Information Systems.

Ph: (+94)-11-2685804 E-mail : kishani_w@yahoo.com • Ms. Karanayake K, Deputy Director, Management Information Systems

E-mail : kalyani@nibm.lk • Mr. Kulasooriya D M, Director, Productivity and Management Development. Ph: (+94)-11-2678263

E-mail : kulasooriyadma@yahoo.com

• Mr. T.K Deheragoda, Director - HR & Admin. Ph: (+94)-11-2678263 • Mr. Bernard Silva, Director – Finance • Ms.G C Wickramasinghe. E-mail : gangani_w@yahoo.com • Mr. Manchanayke R G. E-mail : rukshan@nibm.lk • Ms. R L De Zoysa. E-mail : lakmali@nibm.lk • Mr. A Amarasinghe. E-mail : amarasingheasanka7@gmail.com • Mr. O K G C Weerasekara. E-mail : contactgihan@gmail.com • Mr. T S P Weerasinghe. E-mail : thisaratsp@gmail.com 96. National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS) No: 267, Pannipitiya Road, Pelawatta, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka

www.nils.gov.lk/ Date of Establishment 2007 Phone (+94)-11-2786547 Fax (+94)-11-2786547 E-mail admin@nils.gov.lk /dg@nils.gov.lk Head of Institution Mr. H.M.B.C. Herath Designation Director General Status of Institution Government Objectives The NILS aims to:

• Strengthen Employer-Employee Relations • Enhance Labour Productivity • Increase awareness on labour laws • Facilitate the creation of a decent work environment • Empower workers and assist them to build up self dignity • Strengthen trade unions and enable to face emerging challenges • Encourage tripartite constituents for a productive social dialogue

Area of Research Planning Staff Profile Not Available 97. National Science Foundation (NSF) 47/5 Maitland Place, Vidya Mawatha, Colombo-7, Sri Lanka www.nsf.ac.lk Date of Establishment 1998 Phone (+94)-11-2696771-3

Fax (+94)-11-2694754 E-mail info@nsf.ac.lk Head of Institution Prof. Sirimali. Fernando Designation Chairperson Status of Institution Semi Government Objectives The objectives of the NSF are:

• To initiate, facilitate and support basic and applied scientific research by universities , science and technology institutions and scientists

• To foster the interchange of scientific information among scientists in Sri Lanka and foreign countries

• To award scholarships and fellowships for scientific study or scientific work at science and technology institutions

• To maintain a current register of scientific and technical personnel • To popularise science amongst the people by funding programmes for

that purpose Area of Research Funding Research related Science & Technology Staff Profile • Prof. Sirimali Fernando, Chairperson. E-mail: chm@nsf.ac.lk • Ms.Anusha Amarasinghe, Director NSF.E-mail: dir@nsf.ac.lk • Dr. Geethika Yapa, Head of the Research Division. E-mail: geethika @nsf.ac.lk • Mr. S.M.A.W.Auruddha, Scientific Officer Research Division.E-mail: anurudha@nsf.ac.lk • Dr. Seetha I. Wickremasinghe, Head of the Science & Research Division.E-mail: seetaiw@nsf.ac.lk • Dr. Thamara F. Dias, Head of Technology Division. E-mail: thamarafd@nsf.ac.lk • Ms. P.A.S.F. Perera, Head of Science Popularization Division. E-mail: sunethra@nsf.ac.lk • Ms. .H.A.U.Amarasinghe, Head of International Liaison Division. E-mail: anuama@nsf.ac.lk 98. Non-Formal & Special Education Branch Ministry of Education, Isurupaya, palawaththa, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka www.moe.edu.lk Date of Establishment 1970 Phone (+94)-11-2784847 Fax (+94)-11-2784847 E-mail nfseb.moe@gmail.com Head of Institution Mr. H.P.N. Lakshman Designation Director of Education Status of Institution Government Objectives The objectives of the Institute are to:

• Provide education facilities for the children age 5-16 years • Provide education facilities for youth and adults • Provide education facilities for children with special needs.

Monitoring and evaluation of all NFC and SP Education programmes

Area of Research Education Staff Profile • Mr. H.P.N. Lakshman, Director of Education. E-mail: nfseb.moe@gmail.com • Mrs. P.S.Wijesinghe, Deputy Director • Ms. K.A.D.U.Dilushani, Assistant Director

• Mr. R.M.J.C. Kumara, Assistant Director 99. Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) 28, Lesley Ranagala Mawatha, Colombo 08, Western Province, Sri Lanka www.pim.lk Date of Establishment 1986 Phone (+94)-112 689639 Fax (+94)-112 689643 E-mail pim@lanka.com.lk Head of Institution Prof. Uditha Liyanage Designation Director Status of Institution Semi-Autonomous Objectives The Institute aims to:

• Promote advanced education and professionalism in management in Sri Lanka through the provision of postgraduate instruction, training, research, and development in the various branches of management and administrative studies

Area of Research Education Staff Profile • Mr. Sisira Athuraliyage, Consultant Computing & IT, Managing Information, MCP, MBCS • Dr. Ajantha Dharmasiri, Senior Consultant Human Resources Management, Ph.D. (Sri J.) • Dr. Lloyd Fernando, Director Distance Learning PIM, Ph.D. (Economics) • Prof. A T Fonseka, Attorney-at-Law, Senior Lecturer Economics, Ph.D. (Sri J.) • Dr. A K L Jayawardana, Senior Consultant Productivity and Quality Management, Ph.D. • Prof. Uditha Liyanage, Professor of Management, Ph.D. (Sri J.) • Prof. Gunapala Nanayakkara, Founder Director & Senior Professor , Ph.D. (Carleton),

Professor of Management Studies, RM • Dr. Travis Perera, Senior Consultant, Ph.D. (Operations Management, Strategic HRM

Entrepreneurship, Theories of Human Development) • Dr. Wickrema Weerasooria, Senior Consultant, Ph.D. (Business Law) 100. Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA) No: 28/10, Malalasekara Mawatha, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka www.slida.lk Date of Establishment 1979 Phone (+94)-11-2582181-5 Fax (+94)-11-2584406 E-mail mail@slida.lk/director@slida.lk Head of Institution Mr. B. Wijayaratne Designation Director Status of Institution Government Objectives The Institute aims to:

• build a centre of innovation in Public Administration learning to improve institutional and managerial performance

Area of Research Public Policy, Public Administration Staff Profile • Mr.M.Thilakasiri, Additional Director (Post Graduate Studies), MBA. E-mail: thilak@slida.lk

• Dr.I.H.K. Mahanama, Additional Director (Training & Learning), Ph.D.(Dev. Econ) E-mail: mahanama@slida.lk

• Mr.D.V Bandulasena, Additional Director (Administration & Finance), M.A. (Econ). E-mail: bandulasena@slida.lk

• Mr.Sujan Nanayakkara, Additional Director (Administration & Finance), M.A. (Sociology), MBA. E-mail: sujan@slida.lk

• Mr.Sunil Medagama , Senior Consultant, M.A. (Gender and International Development) E-mail: medagama@slida

• Mr.W.M.M.G.D. Wijekoon, Senior Consultant/Head, Centre for Project Management, M.Sc. (Urban Environmental Management).E-mail: wijekoon@slida.lk

• Mrs.N.J. Jayasundera Senior Consultant, M.Sc. (Environ. Economics PGIA) E-mail: neranjala@slida.lk

• Mr.A.Lokugamage, Senior Consultant, E-mail: lokugamage@slida.lk • Mrs.N.J.Jayasundera, Senior Consultant, E-mail: neranjala@slida.lk 101. University of Vocational Technology No.100, Kandawala Road, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka www.univotec.ac.lk Phone (+94)-11-2630700 Fax (+94)-11-2630705 E-mail univotec@univotec.ac.lk/chancellor@univotec.ac.lk Head of Institution Prof. Dayantha Wijeyesekera Designation Chancellor Status of Institution Government Objectives The Institute aims at:

• Conducting pre-service and in-service technical teacher training programmes

• Developing computer-based and audio-visual learning aids and instructional materials

• Developing curricula for the technical education and vocational training programmes

• Training managerial staff and non-academic staff of the tertiary and vocational education sector

• Conducting skills development training programmes for academic staff in technical colleges and other training organisations

• Providing consultancy services on request for the state and non-governmental organisations

• Conducting research and development activities for TVET system • Developing linkages between similar institutes at national and

international levels Area of Research Education Staff Profile • Prof. K.G.A. Goonasekere, Vice Chancellor. E-mail : vc@univotec.ac.lk • Mr. A.W. Silva, Director General. E-mail : dg@univotec.ac.lk • Eng. D.S. Hettiarachchi, Director Media & Information Services. dmis@univotec.ac.lk • Mrs. Aruni Aluthge, Director Finance. E-mail : dfinance@univotec.ac.lk • Mrs. W.P.G.C. Pramila, Assistant Registrar – FTT. E-mail : pramila@univotec.ac.lk • Mrs. A.K.U.N. Kodituwakku, Assistant Registrar –FIVT. E-mail : upeksha@univotec.ac.lk

• Mrs. M.S.S. Rizana, Students Services Unit • Eng. D.S. Hettiarachchi, Continuing Education Center • Mr.U.K.D. Sugathadasa Dean-FIT 102. Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka (VT A) 354/2, Elvitigala road, P. O. Box 514, Colombo, Sri Lanka www.vtasl.gov.lk Date of Establishment 1995 Phone (+94)-11-2581904 Fax (+94)-11-2581904 E-mail chairman@vtasl.gov.lk Head of Institution Colonel Dharshana Rathnayake Designation Chairman Status of Institution Semi Government Objectives The main objectives of the Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka

are to: • Pave the way for youth to acquire skills needed to gain employment,

either wage, self or foreign and thus lead a contended life and contribute towards the country's economic development

• Provide vocation training for school-levers, students who do not enter in to higher education and for the unemployed youth to meet demand of local and foreign job markets

• Upgrade skills of the personal in the industry and of the self employed

• Explore acquiring of new resources and income to achieve sustainability

Area of Research: Human Resource Development Staff Profile • Mr. W.D.Fernando, Director, Training. E-mail: training@vtasl.gov.lk • Mr. W.A.Ranaweera, Director, Career Guidance & Job Placement. E-mail: cgjp@vtasl.gov.lk • Mr. K.J.Koralage, Director, Research. E-mail: research@vtasl.gov.lk • Miss.L.P.Manoja S Pathirana, Director, Administration. E-mail: admin@vtasl.gov.lk • Mr. Lokugalappaththi, Director, Finance. E-mail: finance@vtasl.gov.lk • Mr. N.K.Ilesinghe, Deputy Director, Training. E-mail: ddtraining@vtasl.gov.lk • Mr.N.S.D.Nawarathna, Deputy Director, Administration. E-mail: admin@vtasl.gov.lk • Ms.G.H.P.Damayanthi(TM), Deputy Director,Planning. E-mail: planning@vtasl.gov.lk

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