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17Joint ResearchResearch ResourcesTraining Young Scholars/Publicizing Research ResultsSummary Field Science Center (FSC)Overseas Satellite OfcesILCAA established two overseas satellite ofces as a part of activities of MEIS project.■Japan Center for Middle Eastern Studies (JaCMES)JaCMES is the rst overseas satellite ofce established in Beirut (Lebanon) by ILCAA. It was ofcially sanctioned by Lebanese government’s cabinet resolution of December 15, 2005. The inauguration ceremony of JaCMES took place on February 1, 2006. Activities of JaCMES are considered as both FSC (p.15) and MEIS (p.16) activities.The purposes of JaCMES are as follows:(1) To enhance academic foundation of Middle Eastern Studies in Japan(2) To promote academic exchange between Japan and the Middle East, especially Lebanon(3) To support young Japanese researchers of Middle Eastern StudiesWe have developed joint research project functions by conducting following activities:(1) International Symposia involving Lebanese Researchers(2) Workshops for young Japanese researchers(3) Dispatch of young Japanese researchers to the Middle Eastern Area(4) Conferences and Workshops for Academic Exchange(5) Introduction of Academic Information about Lebanon on the web siteThe director of JaCMES is Hidemitsu Kuroki, professor of ILCAA.Address: Japan Center for Middle Eastern Studies (JaCMES), 2nd Floor, Azariyeh Building, A2-1, Bashura, Emir Bashir Street, Beirut, Central District, Lebanon.Tel/fax: +961-1-975851■Kota Kinabalu Liaison OfceKota Kinabalu Liaison Ofce is now open in the Institute for Development Studies (IDS) which was established by the Sabah Provincial Government in 1985. It serves as an integrated base for social, economical and cultural studies and academic exchange activities in Sabah with the generous cooperation and assistance from IDS.This Liaison Ofce aims to promote international academic exchanges, forming international networks, strengthening joint research activities in order to advance the studies on Southeast Asian Countries. The director of the ofce is Ikuya Tokoro, associate professor of ILCAA.The address is: The Kota Kinabalu Liaison Ofce (TUFS-ILCAA), c/o Institute for Development Studies (Sabah), Suite 7CFO1, 7th Floor, Block C, Kompleks, Karamunsing 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, MalaysiaAt Institute for Development Studies, Sabah. March 2008.Workshop commemorating the opening of the Kota Kinabalu Liaison Ofce, March 2008.