I. FUNCTIONS AND
TASKS
As stipulated
in the Decision No.320/QD–KHXH dated 11 March 2005 of the President of
Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, IAMES has the following functions and
tasks:
1. Carry out research on basic
issues of the African and Middle Eastern region
2. Carry out research on
theoretical and practical issues concerning development policies of the African
and Middle Eastern region.
3. Set up long term, medium term
and annual research plans concerning the African and Middle Eastern region.
Organize and implement related research activities as assigned by the Vietnam
Academy of Social Sciences (VASS)
4. Connect research results with
training activities and implement post graduate training courses as stipulated
by the Law. Take part in the process of human resource development as requested
by the VASS in areas concerning the African and Middle Eastern region
5. Evaluate and take part in the
evaluation process of socio-economic development programs, projects of various
ministries, local authorities and enterprises as authorized by the VASS or as
ordered by the concerned ministries, local authorities and enterprises.
6. Cooperate with other research
organizations inside or out side VASS to apply research results to practical
operations of ministries, local authorities and enterprises.
7. Providing scientific
consulting services suitable to functions and tasks of IAMES.
8. Promote international
cooperation in the field of scientific research as stipulated by current law.
9. Exchange scientific
information with other partners inside or outside
Vietnam as stipulated by current
law. Manage research materials and printed matters of the Institute, make
public research results and provide scientific knowledge concerning the African
and Middle Eastern region to all interested organizations and individuals
10. Sign and implement scientific
research contracts with organizations and individuals inside and outside
Vietnam as
stipulated by current Law and by regulations of the VASS
11. Manage human resources and
other State properties following regulations of the VASS and stipulation of the
Law.
12. Carry out other tasks as
assigned by the President of Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences.
II. ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE.
IAMES consists
of the following units:
1. The Directorate of IAMES
IAMES is
directed by the Director General and Vice-Directors General who are nominated
by Decision of the President of Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences.
- Director General: Dr. Bui Nhat Quang
2. The Scientific Council
IAMES has a
Scientific Council as an advisory unit assisting the Directorate’s activities.
Members of the Scientific Council are decided by the Director General upon
approval of the President of VASS. Functions of the Scientific Council are
stipulated in the Regulations on Organization and Activities of Scientific
Councils promulgated by Decision of the President of VASS .
3. Research Department/Centre
- Department for African Studies
- Department for
Middle East Studies
- Department for Studies of
International Relations of Africa and
Middle East
- Centre for South – South
Studies
4. Research assistance unit
- The Library of the IAMES
5. Directorate Assistance Unit
- Department of Training and
Scientific Management
- Administrative and
Organizational Department
6. Journal of Africa and
Middle East
Studies (JAMES)
JAMES is a
scientific printed matters of IAMES that serves as a forum for researchers and
organizations, individuals that share common interests in issues of the African
and Middle Eastern region. JAMES is published monthly and operates in
accordance with regulations stipulated by current Law and other regulations of
the VASS.
- Acting
Editor in Chief: Prof.Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hien
- Secretary of
the Editor Board: Dr.Tran Thi Lan Huong
III. CONTACT
INSTITUTE FOR
AFRICA
AND MIDDLE EAST STUDIES
37 Kim Ma Thuong, Ba Dinh,
Hanoi,
Vietnam
Tel: 84-4-3762 5684
Fax: 84-4-3832 6653
Email: admin@iames.gov.vn
Website: www.iames.gov.vn
