The Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia (AASA) is a non-profit international organization with science and technology interests. It is formed by academies of Asian and Australasian countries.

The AASA provides a forum for scientists and technologists to discuss and provide advice on issues related toscience and technology, research and development, and the application of technology for national development.

develop cooperation in the domain of science and technology and create a network of interdisciplinary and international contacts among academies in Asia and Australasia,

provide advice on the role of science and technology in the national innovation systems of member countries,

help initiate and conduct studies and research on scientific and technological issues, and their economic and social implications, relevant to national development agenda of member countries,

facilitate exchange of scientists and information among the AASA countries in cooperation with international scientific organizations,

hold symposia, workshops and roundtable meetings on specific issues in science and technology of the AASA countries,

provide opinions, proposals and recommendations on scientific and technological issues to international scientific organizations, and

AASA countries are defined as the countries holding the membership of the AASA in Asian and Australasian countries.  

Membership of the AASA consists of eligible organizations from the AASA countries. An eligible organization is defined as an academy of science and technology, or an academy of engineering of special case. The Associate members of AASA are chosen among the organizations for quasi-academy of natural sciences of countries which do not have academies for the regular members. In addition to regular and associate member-academies, honorary members and honorary sponsors are newly added. The honorary members of AASA are chosen among the Distinguished Members of academies of sciences of Asian and non-Asian countries. The honorary sponsors of AASA are chosen among the distinguished persons, companies and organizations, which promote and assist AASA activities.

Application for membership as member organization of the AASA will be considered by the General Assembly of the AASA which may approve the application if it conforms to the following criteria :

The applicant is an academy of science and technology, or an academy of engineering of special case, in Asian or Australasian countries.

AASA shall be governed by a General Assembly composed of two delegates from each member-organization, one designated as Chief Delegate and the other Deputy Delegate. The General Assembly elects among its Members, a President, two Vice Presidents, a Secretary General, a Treasurer and up to five members of the AASA Board, whose terms each shall be 2 years and may be extended for another 2 years by election. Only the founding President of AASA will serve as “Honorary President” for life. Immediate past president will be “ex-officio” after his/her term, during the term(s) of present president.

The Board of Members (the Board) shall consist of a President, an Honorary President, an Immediate Past President, two Vice Presidents, a Secretary General, a Treasurer and up to five members elected by the General Assembly. Executive Director is ex-officio Board member without voting rights. The President acts as Chairman of the Board.

The General Assembly can establish Regional Coordination Centres which should act in accordance with the Regulations for Regional Coordination Centres approved by the General Assembly.

Working Parties of a reasonable and sufficient size, composed of experts, will be set up to deal with specific topics selected by the Board.

Workshops, Roundtable Meetings and Task Forces may be used as working method for subjects not suitable for consideration by the working parties.

A Secretariat shall be established at the Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST) which shall assist the work of the General Assembly and the Board. The Secretariat shall be led by an Executive Director, who will be appointed by the president of KAST. The Executive Director shall be under the direction of the Secretary General.

elect among its members a President, two Vice Presidents, a Secretary General, a Treasurer and five Members of the Board,

approve other important matters concerned with the establishment of AASA rules and regulations.

The Board determines the annual membership fee of the members in accordance with the rules and regulations. The membership fee for a financial year must be determined prior to the financial year and be based upon an approved plan of activities and related budget.

Donations from members and other similar bodies, governments, public or private organizations, corporations or funds and private individuals will be sought and extended as the activities and recognition of AASA become more firmly established.

The General Assembly shall delegate the responsibility to the Secretary General to have minutes kept of all proceedings, and the Treasurer to have proper accounts kept of the financial transactions and affairs of AASA.

After the close of each financial year, the accounts of AASA shall be presented to the Board, then audited by independent professional auditors before presentation to the General Assembly for approval.

Members of the General Assembly, the Board and the Working parties will not be paid for the exercise of their mandate. No part of the income or assets of AASA or of the finances or assets administered by AASA shall be used for the benefit of any member or any person involved in AASA.
Payment from AASA may cover expenses, contracts, employment of staff and any associated cost approved in principle by the Board.

The General Assembly is conferred with full powers to govern AASA. The General Assembly shall

to adopt, amend and alter the rules and regulations, in such ways that are consistent with this Constitution, for the regulation of AASA,

to hold, control and administer property of whatever nature, necessary or proper for achieving the objectives and tasks of AASA,

to make contract for the performance of services and for the disposal of funds or property that are in the possession and under the control of AASA and this with power of delegation, or

to do any other acts or to use any other factors, not inconsistent with this Constitution, as may be necessary to achieve the objectives and tasks of AASA and this with power of delegation.

It is understood that all actions, dealings in property and finance, contracts and employment, shall be consistent with the legal requirements of the country in which AASA has its legal headquaters.

Any proposed amendments to this Constitution shall be considered by the General Assembly only if there is a quorum present representing at least two thirds of the members. Members of the General Assembly or alternates not present may vote by proxy. It shall require a vote in favour representing at least two thirds of the members for any amendment to be carried. All members of the General Assembly shall be informed at least two months before any amendment is considered by the General Assembly.

Upon dissolution or liquidation of AASA by decision of the General Assembly obtained under the same voting conditions as stipulated in Article 15 and after discharge or disposal of all outstanding obligations, liabilities and financial responsibilities, the residual finances or assets, if any, shall be given to similar organization chosen by theGeneral Assembly.