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7 Administration

 

7.1 Personnel


The following is the staffing situation in 2000:
 

  1. Prof. Zhou Chaochen, Director
  2. Prof. He Jifeng, Senior Research Fellow for Research
  3. Mr. Chris George, Senior Research Fellow for Advanced Development
  4. Mr. Murray Singer, Administrative and Programme Services Officer
  5. Dr. Dang Van Hung, Research Fellow for Research
  6. Dr. Xu Qiwen, Research Fellow for Research 2
  7. Dr. Richard Moore, Research Fellow for Advanced Development
  8. Dr. Tomasz Janowski, Research Fellow for Advanced Development
  9. Mr. Tian Siyuan, Computer Assistant
  10. Ms. (Wendy) Hoi Iok Wa, Senior Administrative Assistant
  11. Ms. (Anna) Chiu Chi On, Administrative Assistant
  12. Ms. (Michelle) Ho Sut Meng, Finance Assistant
  13. Ms. (Alice) Pun Chong Iu, Programme Assistant
  14. Ms. (Coffee) Ieong Soi Cheng das Dores, Library Clerk
  15. Ms. Lei Sao Chi, Messenger


The following were Visiting Researchers at UNU/IIST during 2000:
 
 
Dr. Henning Dierks 30 May 2000 -- 29 June 2000  Germany
Dr. Liu Zhiming  29 June 2000 -- 29 July 2000 UK
Dr. Paritosh Pandya  24 April 2000 -- 25 May 2000 India
Prof. Dines Bjorner  22 May 2000 -- 26 May 2000 Demark
Dr. Ramaswamy Ramanujam 04 August 2000 -- 10 August 2000  India

7.2 Premises

7.2.1 Office premises

Since UNU/IIST began to occupy its new office premises on 27 March 1999, renovation and reconstruction work has been ongoing to correct numerous construction faults. As of 4 October 2000, all major faults have been corrected. Aside from the few remaining minor faults, Casa Silva Mendes is a beautiful historic building and a very inviting place to work and learn.

A variety of new furnishings have been generously provided by the Macau Foundation to enhance UNU/IIST's office environment and increase its capacity to host international meetings and conferences.

UNU/IIST is very grateful to the Macau Government and the Macau Foundation for their generous support in paying for recent renovations and providing additional office furnishings.
 

7.2.2 Fellows' apartments

During the first quarter of 2000, the Macau Government provided UNU/IIST with 6 additional apartments for a total of 18 single occupancy apartments. At present, UNU/IIST has a sufficient number of apartments to meet its accommodation requirements.

UNU/IIST has purchased new household items for each apartment ranging from major appliances to cookware. The total value of these assets is US $ 14,000.

In order to preserve and maintain the condition of these newly renovated apartments, UNU/IIST provides fellows with a comprehensive cleaning supplies package. Because of high fellow turnover, all apartments are also cleaned for 2 hours each week by commercial cleaners to ensure that major appliances, furnishings, walls and floors are well maintained.

The Macau Foundation also provides UNU/IIST with one guest apartment. This apartment is used to accommodate visiting lecturers and their families.
 

7.3 Finance

7.3.1 Endowment fund

Since 1998 investment restrictions have been lifted to allow for the voluntary contributions received from China, Macau and Portugal to be invested in global markets. The total net contribution from these three donor countries amounts to US$ 30,000,000.
 

7.3.2 Biennium budget

The following budget for the year 2000 and 2001 was approved by the UNU Council at its annual meeting held in November 1999:
 
 
2000-2001 BUDGET AND ALLOTMENT BREAKDOWN - UNU/IIST
AS AT 1 JANUARY 2000
     
 
APPROVED BUDGET
TOTAL ALLOTMENT
Personnel Costs 
Salaries for Established Posts 
1,581,000
1,581,000
Temporary Assistance
10,000
10,000
Overtime
5,000
5,000 
Common Staff Costs
568,000
568,000 
Sub-total
2,164,000
2,164,000
General Expenses
Travel of Council/Board Members
70,000
70,000
Travel of Staff
20,000
20,000
Contractual services
10,000
10,000
General operating expenses
450,000
450,000
Supplies and materials
120,000
120,000
Acquisition of furniture and equipment
74,000
74,000
Sub-total 
744,000
744,000
TOTAL Personnel Costs & General Expenses: 
2,908,000 
2,908,000
UNU/IIST Academic Activities 
Training and fellowships
764,000
764,000
Research/scientific meetings
161,000
161,000
Contractual research
40,000
40,000
Programme development/evaluation
238,000
238,000
Dissemination/publications
11,000
11,000
Training and fellowships
50,000*
0
Research/scientific meetings
50,000*
0
Sub-total 
1,314,000
1,214,000
TOTAL Academic Activities:
1,314,000
1,214,000
TOTAL UNU/IIST:
4,222,000
4,122,000

* These figures represent contributions anticipated from implementing partners or governmental organizations. As at 31 December 2000 US$ 78,000 has been received and allocated.
 

7.3.3 Expenditure in 2000

As at 31 December 2000, 47% of the budgeted Personnel Costs, 46% of the budgeted General Expenses and 54% of the budget for Academic Activities have been expended.
info@iist.unu.edu, 08 Feb 2001
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