about kenan institute asia (october 2014)
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Vision To become the leading provider of services for sustainable development in Asia. Mission To promote results-oriented, sustainable development in Asia with emphasis on the Greater Mekong Subregion by providing project management, consulting, training, and research services on behalf of our corporate, government and multilateral clients; To provide opportunities for our team of professionals to make meaningful contributions to society.TRANSCRIPT
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About Kenan Institute Asia
History, Vision, Mission, Values, Services and Expertise
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What is Kenan?
A knowledge and capacity building organization
Results-oriented
Well respected, established organization
Experts in multi-sector partnerships
Locally Based Regional Reach
Professional team of highly qualified permanent staff
International Level of Expertise &
Service
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Overview of Kenan Institute Asia
Kenan has been bridging the gap between companies, communities and governments for social and economic development since 1996.
We have a 55-person strong team of development professionals.
We have charitable status in Thailand, with offices in Bangkok, Songklah, Pattani, Hanoi and Vientiane.
We were founded by Mr. Anand Panyarachun and run by an international, all-volunteer board of trustees.
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Kenan History
1920 1994 1996 1999 2006 2011 2016
USAID Project to Link US and Thai
Businesses by UNC
Kenan Established – Independent,
local organization
Re-organization, Promotion of CSR and Stakeholder
Engagement
Planned Regional Growth
King Rama VII & Mr. Charles Grey (Kenan) meet in
Arizona
AERA Project - Thai and Region
Regional Operations
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Born out of a historical relationship between the Kenan family and Thailand
A member of the family, Mr. Charles Grey, met the future King Rama VII in Arizona during the 1920s
The Kenan family has been active in Thailand since the 1920s
Out of this friendship grew the cooperation that would create Kenan in 1996
Officially founded in 1996 with support from UNC, Kenan family, USAID and TICA
King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) and the Kenan Family
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Our Partners and Key Clients
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand International
Development Cooperation Agency
The Foundations and Charitable Trust of the
Kenan Family
US Agency for International Development
United Nations Development Programme
Current and Former Corporate Clients
BanpuBoeingChevronCiti (Citibank)Colgate-PalmoliveDiageo DTACEGATFuture ParkMerck (MSD Thailand)MicrosoftMitr PholThaiBevVinyThai
European Union
United Nations Democracy Fund
OSMEP – Ministry of Industry
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Vision
To become the leading provider of services for sustainable development in Asia.
Mission
To promote results-oriented, sustainable development in Asia with emphasis on the Greater Mekong Subregion by providing project management, consulting, training, and research services on behalf of our corporate, government and multilateral clients;
To provide opportunities for our team of professionals to make meaningful contributions to society.
Vision and Mission
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KenanStakeholder ownership
Good governance
Results oriented
Service to society
Commitment to employees
Respect for local cultures
Belief in free market
mechanisms for
development
Core Values
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Main Services
Project Design and
Implementation
Training and Capacity Building
Consultancy & Stakeholder
Assessments
Action Research
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Technical Areas of Expertise
Business and Economic
Development
• M-SME Development
• Entrepreneurship• Financial literacy• SME Policy
Innovative Education
• STEM• Education standards• Vocational education• IT in the classroom• Curriculum
development
Public Health
• Behavior change• Disease specific
(Malaria, API, NCDs)• School-based
prevention models
Sustainable Tourism, CSR, Civil Society Capacity Building
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The Kenan Difference
Professional Service for Clients and Beneficiaries
• Match client objectives to real development needs
• Timely, accurate and useful reporting
• Advocacy on the client’s behalf key stakeholders
• Highest service levels
Impactful Programming
• Measurable and documented results
• Projects that meet real sustainable development needs
People, organizations, communities, countries and
the ASEAN region.
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Queen Sirikit National Convention Center2nd Fl., Zone D, Room 201/2, 60 New Ratchadapisek RoadKlongtoei, Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel +662-229-3131 or 3132Fax +662-229-3130www.kiasia.org
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