About AETDEW

The Academy of Engineering And Technology for the Developing World (AETDEW) is an independent institution focused on engineering and technology capacity, framework development, and professional collaboration across the developing world.

The Academy’s work is aligned with the principles of South-South cooperation, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and the broader engagement of institutions such as UNESCO ISTIC in supporting engineering and technology development across regions.

Strategic Mandate

AETDEW engages with government, academic, and industry institutions to support engineering and technology development, framework alignment, and regional collaboration. The Academy convenes professionals and institutional partners to support knowledge exchange, technical capacity development, and the development of validation frameworks across regions.

Governance & Council

Governing Body

AETDEW Council

The AETDEW Council is the governing body of the Academy, drawn from Fellows across Asia, Africa and the developing world.

Choo Kok Beng President · Malaysia
Lee Yee Cheong Immediate Past President · Malaysia
Yong Ah Huat Deputy President · Malaysia
Louis Tay Chee Siong Secretary General · Malaysia
Lawrence Tan Koon Peng Treasurer · Malaysia
Xie Ou Member · China
Manzoor H Soomro Member · Pakistan
Charlie Than Member · Myanmar
Han Li Qun Member · China
Jenny Yan Member · China
Chhem Kieth Rethy Member · Cambodia
Mourad Ahmia Member · Algeria
Mustafa Shehu Member · Nigeria

Committees

Fellowship Committee, Frameworks Committee, and Regional Coordination Committee support the Council’s mandate.

Fellowship Pathway

The AETDEW Fellowship pathway provides structured progression for professionals contributing to engineering and technology systems across the developing world.

Young AETDEW Society Early-career professionals entering the AETDEW system

Junior Fellow Emerging professionals engaging with AETDEW engineering and technology activities

Associate Fellow Professionals contributing to AETDEW engagement and activities

Fellow (FAETDEW) Senior professionals with sustained contributions to AETDEW activities

Honorary Fellow Distinguished recognition for exceptional contribution

Learn about Fellowship pathways →

Strategic Relationships

AIFTIS

The Academy of Interdisciplinary and Future Technologies and Innovation Systems

Sister academy focused on interdisciplinary technology and innovation systems. AETDEW and AIFTIS maintain strategic alignment on workforce mobility frameworks and cross-sector engagement.

Strategic Alignment

REACH2050

Long-term Engineering Capacity and Development Strategy

A long-term strategy supporting engineering capacity development and sustainable development objectives. AETDEW engages with REACH2050 on shared regional engineering and technology development priorities.

Integration Partner