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The International Research Center for Asia -Pacific Studies. by Dr M. Sugandi - Ratulangi.
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The International Research Center for Asia-Pacific Studies by Dr M. Sugandi-Ratulangi
The International Research Center for Asia Pacific Studies (IRCAPS) serves as a facility for local and overseasresearechers to dedicatethemselves to studiespertaining to Asia Pacific matters • It operateswithdomestic and foreignhighestlevel experts on problemsaccording to urgenciesdetermined by an international scientific body
Researchtopics to be covered in work program • Envirenmental protection in the broadestsense • Communitydevelopment in broadestsense • Application and development of information and communication technology
Marine habitat control and coral reef protection Erosion control Renewable (energy) resources Community Technology centers a.o. subjects which will be identified soon Examples OF SPECIFIC SUBJECTS
In order to obtain optimum development, the International Research Center for Asia Pacific Studies (IRCAPS) should build a strategic alliance with a suitable overseas institution (or institutions) Preparation towards identification of eventual future partner(s) should be made at the earliest possible opportunity The need to develop a strategic alliance
Rapid development to international level research capabilities within the IRCAPS Mutual benefit of sharing of results with alliance partners Multiplier effect to local educational an research intitutions Benefits of the alliance
Diffusion of certain study results to local, national and regional legislative bodies, as well as NGOs Diffusion to executive bodies with regard to establishing policy matters Assistance to local and national media in their access to databanks Further benefits