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ARRPET was initiated to conduct a study to assess the growing concern on environmental degradation in Asia by a working group, each tackling a specific problem in a structured manner. Funded by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and co-ordinated by Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), ARRPET involves National Research Institutions (NRIs) from 8 Asian countries namely, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. ARRPET I which commenced from January 1, 2001 was completed on June 30, 2004. ARRPET I aimed at conducting research on environmental issues relevant to Asia in the fields of wastewater, solid waste, air pollution and hazardous waste. ARRPET II aims at application of results from ARRPET I at pilot scale . The activities in ARRPET Phase II will be carried out from January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2010.
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