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NAS RA V. Ambartsumian Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO)
Press release 31.01.2023

IAU OAD STEERING COMMITTEE AND ROADS MEETING

On January 30, a meeting between the IAU regional center representatives (ROAD) and the steering committee of the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) was held. Each regional center presented its activities, current situation and problems, budget and offers. The meeting was also devoted to finding the most effective ways of developing the centers. The BAO director Areg Mickaelian and Gayane Baleyan represented Armenia at the meeting.

The IAU coordinates Astronomy development through 11 regional offices and language expertise centres that are located in Armenia (South West and Central Asia), Colombia and Chile (Andean Region), Jordan (Arab World and Arabic Language), Ethiopia (East Africa), China (East Asia and Chinese Language), Netherlands (Europe), USA (North America), Portugal (Portuguese Language), Thailand (South East Asia), Zambia (Southern Africa), and Nigeria (West Africa). Each of the offices are hosted by a local institution or consortium of institutes and supported in their efforts by regional partners.

Meline Asryan