Supporting the policy systems underpinning the future of Asia
The desire for evidence-informed policy is strong across the region, and INGSA-Asia provides a focal point for the development of individuals and institutions, tailored to the needs of our nations
Build
Providing local practitioners with a way to network with their peers, while utilising that collective knowledge to develop Asia-specific insight into the relationships, processes, and systems of science advice
Connect
Connect Asian practitioners and knowledge with the global conversation to ensure that Asian lessons and innovations are a part of developing best practice in science advice
Create
Enable INGSA-Asia members to create new knowledge, build new skills, and leverage unique opportunities to build the science advice and science diplomacy systems of the future
Grassroots Workshop – Policy on Women’s Leadership in Science, Technology, and Innovation – Malaysia, 2022
In Malaysia, the topic of women’s leadership in science, technology, and innovation was proposed and spearheaded by Associate Professor Dr. Chan Siok Yee. A forum was convened with leaders and…
Applications Open Now! INGSA-Asia Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Awards 2024
Building upon last year’s welcoming response, INGSA-Asia is now calling upon scientists, researchers, academics and practitioners across Asia to submit their proposals and applications for the INGSA-Asia Grassroots Science Advice…
Grassroots Workshop – MANT-PSC Stakeholder Consultation Workshop – India, February 2024
Link to report: https://ingsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grassroots-Workshop-Report_MANT-PSC-Stakeholder-Consultation-Workshop_Dr-Nirmalya.pdf The MANT-PSC Stakeholder Consultation Workshop, hosted by the People Science Centre (PSC, https://psc-mant.org/) under the Manbhum Ananda Ashram Nityananda Trust (MANT, https://mant.org.in/), took place in Laulara,…
Grassroots Workshop – Science Advice on Disaster Waste Management – Philippines, July 2023
Link to report: https://ingsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Workshop-Completion-Report-Dr-Glenn-Fernandez.pdf The project titled “Science Advice on Disaster Waste Management: Enabling Local Governments to Practice and Promote Building Back Better, Circular Economy, and Climate Change Mitigation,” funded…
INGSA-Asia team attends the INGSA2024 Conference in Kigali, Rwanda
On the30th April – 3rd May 2024, the INGSA-Asia team attended the 5th INGSA Conference which was held in Kigali, Rwanda. The conference titled “The Transformation Imperative: Expanded Evidence for…
Winners of Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Awards 2023
INGSA-Asia would like to congratulate the winners of its Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Awards 2023 on their exemplary achievements. As part of this award, the winners will receive a seed…
Grassroots Workshop – Science Diplomacy in conjunction with the ICGEB Training Course on the Molecular Microbiology and Microbiomes of Agricultural and Industrial Waste Utilisations – Malaysia, August 2023
Link to report: https://ingsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/END-REPORT_Dr-Firdaus_revised-1.pdf On 15th August 2023, winner of Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Awards 2022, Dr. Mohd Firdaus Abdul Wahab, organized a follow-up session on science diplomacy in conjunction…
Grassroots Workshop – Public sector and Urban Groundwater challenges and policy reform – Pakistan, June 2023
Link to report: https://ingsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/FINAL-POST-WORKSHOP-1_Ms-Yasmin-Raza_revised.pdf On 26th June 2023, winner of Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Awards 2022, Ms Yasmin Raza, organized a one-day workshop titled “The role of Public sector organization…
Grassroots Workshop – How to Use Science to Fight Marine Plastic Pollution in Cambodia? – Cambodia, May 2023
Link to full report: https://ingsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/WORKSHOP_REPORT_How_to_Use_Science_to_Fight_Marine_Plastic-revised_Dr-Hul-Seingheng-1-1.pdf On May 5, 2023, Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation and Cambodia University of Technology and Science hosted a workshop on “Using Science to…
Grassroots Workshop – Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia Workshop – Malaysia, November 2022
A science diplomacy training program for the members and affiliates of the Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM) was held on 1 November 2022, at the ASM Kuala Lumpur…
INGSA-Asia Spotlight Interview Series – Interview with Prof Hyun-Chin Lim – December 2022
INGSA-Asia has launched its inaugural Spotlight Interview Series, which features in-depth discussions with the Asian Chapter’s Steering Committee Members. Tackling a myriad of topics from the sustainability of electric vehicles, to switching…
Grassroots Workshop – Birth Defects, Development, and Disabilities data in policy design – India, March 2023
Link to full report: https://ingsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Report_INGSA-1_Dr-Mohua-Chakraborty-1.pdf On 3 March 2023, winners of Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Awards 2022, Dr. Mohua Chakraborty Choudhury and Dr. Pragya Chaube, organized a workshop titled “Workshop…
South East Asia Government Science Advice workshop – Johor, Malaysia – June 2017
WORKSHOP RESOURCES: Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) play a critical role in the attainment of national, regional and international development and public policy goals. To ensure effective and efficient policy…
Grassroots Workshop – How to Use Science to Fight Marine Plastic Pollution in Cambodia? – Cambodia, May 2023
Link to full report: https://ingsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/WORKSHOP_REPORT_How_to_Use_Science_to_Fight_Marine_Plastic-revised_Dr-Hul-Seingheng-1-1.pdf On May 5, 2023, Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation and Cambodia University of Technology and Science hosted a workshop on “Using Science to…
Science Advice and Diplomacy in the Battle against COVID-19 – Webinar – Nepal, January 2021
On the 21st of January 2021, INGSA-Asia co-organised a webinar titled “Science Advice and Diplomacy in the Battle against COVID-19” in collaboration with the Young Scientists Forum Nepal, the Nepal Academy…
