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IAP Board and Advisory Committee convenes in Kuala Lumpur

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Our Joint Meeting of the Board and Advisory Committee, hosted by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia, is opening today!

The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) is convening its annual governance meeting on 7-8 October 2024, hosted by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM). This two-day event is bringing together leaders and representatives from various IAP networks and committees to discuss achievements, strategic updates and future initiatives.

IAP Board and Advisory Committee Meeting
Opening of the IAP Board and Advisory Committee Meeting on 7 October 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Photo: Sofia Nitti/IAP)

Day 1 Highlights: A Focus on Collaboration and Progress

The meeting kicked off on 7 October 2024 with a welcome address from ASM President, Academician Datuk Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen, followed by remarks from IAP Co-Presidents Margaret (Peggy) A. Hamburg and Masresha Fetene. Participants reflected on the year’s highlights, including staff updates, grants and collaborative activities, presented by Peter McGrath and Ourania (Rania) Kosti.

The agenda featured updates from the Advisory Committee and various programmatic and operational committees focusing on capacity building, policy advice and communication efforts. Regional network representatives also shared insights into their activities and contributions to the IAP.

A heartfelt thank you to all participants for their contributions and to the Academy of Sciences Malaysia for their generous hospitality.

Peggy Hamburg opening the IAP Board Committee
IAP co-President Peggy Hamburg at the opening of the Board and Advisory Committee meeting on 7 October 2024. (Photo: Sofia Nitti/IAP)
Masresha Fetene opening the IAP Board Meeting
IAP co-President Masresha Fetene at the opening of the Board and Advisory Committee meeting on 7 October 2024. (Photo: Sofia Nitti/IAP)
IAP Board meeting
Welcome address from ASM President, Academician Datuk Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen (Photo: Sofia Nitti/IAP)
IAP Secretariat
IAP Coordinator Peter McGrath and Executive Director Ourania Kosti (Photo: Sofia Nitti/IAP)
IAP Co-presidents
The IAP co-Presidents with the ASM President (Photo: Sofia Nitti/IAP)
AASSA
Ahmet Nuri Yurdusev, President of AASSA, IAP Regional Network in Asia and Oceania (Photo: Sofia Nitti/IAP)
Frances Separovich
Frances Separovic, member of the IAP Advisory Committee (Photo: Sofia Nitti/IAP)

 

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