Faculty of Public Policy and Sustainable Development, AIT

28/09/2026

🤝 𝗔𝗜𝗧 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝘂 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲!

From September 11–18, 2026, students from Ochanomizu University (Japan) spent an impactful week at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT, Thailand) for an academic and cultural exchange celebrating years of collaboration in gender and development education!

𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠:
📚 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺: Opened by FPSD Deputy Dean Prof. Kyoko Kusakabe, students presented innovative research on "𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳, 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢," receiving feedback from GDS faculty and featured speaker Dr. Punam Yadav. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thi Phuoc Lai Nguyen, Dean of FPSD, then delivered the closing remarks, reaffirming the support for the academic exchange program.
🏙️ 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 & 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Visiting key Thai and international organizations, including Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand, iLaw, Asylum Access Thailand, IOM Thailand, and the Thai Transgender Alliance (Thai TGA) to learn about human rights, migration, and LGBTIQ+ advocacy.
🏛️ 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Exploring Thailand’s rich history with a day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya.

This mutual-learning experience provided incredible opportunities to build cross-border connections, learn from field practitioners, and inspire the next generation of researchers. 🌏✨

25/09/2026

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤 𝙬𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝘼𝙨𝙞𝙖?

On September 16, 2026, the Faculty of Public Policy and Sustainable Development (FPSD) at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) hosted its second Policy Dialogue of the year, titled "𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮". The event brought together academics, researchers, and students to examine how sustainable urban growth requires far more than physical infrastructure—it demands inclusive public policy, inter-agency governance, disaster preparedness, and attention to vulnerable communities.

Distinguished keynotes and regional panelists highlighted critical pathways for the region’s urban future. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pechladda Pechpakdee emphasized the need for stronger institutional coordination across city agencies; Prof. Pennung Warnitchai focused on earthquake risk reduction, structural vulnerability, and seismic standards; and Prof. Punam Yadav introduced the concept of "relational infrastructure," calling for inclusive urban planning centered on care networks, accessibility, and marginalized groups. Discussions also tackled the balance between smart city technologies, AI, data privacy, and meaningful citizen participation.

As FPSD Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thi Phuoc Lai Nguyen noted, policy dialogue is an essential necessity to bridge research, policy, and practice in an uncertain world. Full video proceedings are available on FPSD's YouTube Channel, with upcoming sessions scheduled for 𝘖𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳 21 (𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵) and 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 18 (𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘨𝘦𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯).

24/09/2026

𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙞 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙮: 𝙁𝙋𝙎𝘿’𝙨 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙮 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙈𝙊𝘼𝘾 & 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩

New students from the Development Innovation and Sustainability (DIS) and Public Policy (PP) programs at the Faculty of Public Policy and Sustainable Development (FPSD) participated in a fruitful study visit to two Royal Thai Government institutions on September 23, 2026. Accompanied by FPSD Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thi Phuoc Lai Nguyen and Dr. Panjadach Singtho, the delegation visited the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC) in Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, and the National Assembly of Thailand in Dusit, Bangkok.

During the visit to MOAC, students received an introductory briefing on the Ministry's core functions and responsibilities from Mr. Krongsak Songraksa, Deputy Secretary-General of MOAC, and representatives from the Office of Agricultural Economics. The briefing focused on Thailand's agricultural policies and strategic initiatives designed to build a sector resilient to economic, social, and environmental shifts. Additionally, Mr. Kiattiyos Thongsaga, Director of the Academic Affairs and Planning Bureau, presented on behalf of the Agricultural Land Reform Office, highlighting government policies and land allocation strategies aimed at ensuring equitable distribution of the country's land resources.

In the afternoon, the group proceeded to the National Assembly of Thailand, สำนักงานเลขาธิการสภาผู้แทนราษฎร , to observe an ongoing parliamentary debate firsthand.

The study visit provided our students with invaluable, real-world insights into national governance and policy formulation, laying a strong practical foundation for their academic journey at FPSD as future leaders in policy and sustainable development.

FPSD extends its sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC), Agricultural and Land Reform Office (ALRO) and the National Assembly of Thailand for their warm hospitality and for sharing their valuable expertise with our students.

22/09/2026

Following the successful MoU signing ceremony between AIT and the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), distinguished UEH delegates led by Vice President Dr. Dinh Cong Khai – alongside Dr. Thai Kim Phung, Dr. Truong Viet Phuong, and Dr. Ngo Tan Vu Khanh met with the Faculty of Public Policy and Sustainable Development (FPSD) Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thi Phuoc Lai and Deputy Dean Prof. Kyoko Kusakabe for a strategic post-ceremony discussion.

The meeting focused on key potential joint initiatives, including joint research projects and co-developed joint programs. Discussions also highlighted tailored specialized short training modules aimed at building crucial professional skills across different provincial organizations and sectors in Vietnam. Additionally, both teams laid the groundwork for collaborations in upcoming FPSD Policy Dialogue events to collaboratively drive insightful regional discussions.

To maintain this positive momentum, FPSD looks forward to a follow-up Zoom meeting on the 30th of September to map out actionable next steps.

21/09/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲?
Our PhD candidate Pratik Poudel with his academic advisor Prof. Mokbul Morshed Ahmad share key insights on Nepal’s human crisis and the push for climate justice at the UN General Assembly in their article published in the Daily Sun - a leading Bangladeshi English daily. Mr. Poudel is a PhD in our Development Planning Innovation and Management (DPMI) program at the Faculty of Public Policy and Sustainable Development, AIT

🌐👇Read the article from here:

Nepal’s Human Crisis and Fight for Climate Justice at UN

17/09/2026

Proud to share our recent graduate Dr. Sharmila Tamang impactful research.
🔗 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/y4zyfjnd

16/09/2026

Urban Development Infrastructure Policies

15/09/2026

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁!
We are delighted to share the most recent publication of Renz Prudenciado, a PhD candidate at our Gender and Development Studies (GDS) program here at the Faculty of Public Policy and Sustainable Development, AIT. The study reveals how caring masculinities emerge in rescue, reconstruction, and cremation toward disaster recovery and and building more inclusive, caring, and resilient communities.

Read more: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2026.107556

Full access to the paper until mid-October:
https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1njLcy5jP0ZXA

08/09/2026

𝗔𝗜𝗧 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 - 𝟭𝟲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Thinking about pursuing a Master’s or PhD? Join our online roadshow to explore academic programs, scholarships, admissions, and student life directly with our deans, faculty members, students, and admissions team.

✅ Register now: https://tinyurl.com/RSlive16Sep2026
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (Bangkok time)
💻 Venue: Zoom

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿!!!
🎁 Special Gift: Eligible participants who join the session will receive a FREE AIT English Entry Test voucher.

07/09/2026

🎓✨We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗣𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗬𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘃 as Visiting Faculty in our Gender and Development Studies (GDS) Program!

Prof. Yadav is an expert specializing in 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳, 𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. She brings a wealth of international experience to our department, serving as Director of the Humanitarian Institute at University College London (UCL) and Co-Director of the Center for Gender and Disaster at UCL's Institute of Risk and Disaster Reduction.

We are honored to have her expertise enriching our academic community at the Faculty of Public Policy and Sustainable Development, AIT. Join us in giving her a warm welcome! 🤝🌍