Asia-Pacific Research Centres Directory

This Directory comprehensively provides unparalleled access to all government, university, independent, nonprofit and commercial research and development activities throughout Asia and the Pacific.

The Asia-Pacific Research Centres Directory's listings are organized into 17 sections by subject. Each section is then grouped into one of the following five broad categories:

• Life Sciences
• Physical Sciences and Engineering
• Private and Public Policy and Affairs
• Social and cultural studies
• Multidisciplinary Programs and Research Coordinating Centres

The Asia-Pacific Research Centres Directory listings include full organization contact information, including email and URL addresses. In addition, most Research Centres Directory entries feature a wealth of descriptive information, including year founded; affiliation; budget; key staff; financial support; research activity; publications; educational activities; scholarships and awards bestowed; library holdings; and services offered.

Entries include:

• The name of center, address, and full contact details including Email and URL
• Senior personnel names
• Center affiliations
• Staff numbers
• Description of the research program
• Publications
• Services and special facilities

Countries covered include: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vanuatu and Vietnam. The directory includes master, subject, name and country indexes.

The Directory would be an important reference resource to organizations, public and academic libraries, NGOs, and all agencies and institutions concerned with research and international affairs.