Our mission, history and the community we serve
The IAPSIT is a non-profit scientific association of sugar crop scientists, technologists, managers, institutions and companies concerned with the holistic improvement of the sugar industry and integrated industries in the developing countries.
The association organizes an international conference every three years and also conducts seminars, workshops and training programs suited to the requirements of the industry of the host country. IAPSIT has organized 6 international conferences in China (3), Egypt (1), India (1) and Thailand (1), along with many workshops and training programs across the globe.
“Holistic development of sugar and integrated industries in developing countries through exchanges of scientific knowledge and technology applications.”
“Profitable and sustainable development of the sugar and integrated industries in developing countries encompassing agricultural, industrial, environmental and socio-economic concerns through sharing of scientific knowledge and technological advancement.”
To bring together professionals and organizations related to sugar crops research, production, processing, energy, socio-economic and environmental issues.
To facilitate linkages and a network among members, scientific organizations and non-government organizations to disseminate up-to-date and relevant technology/information needed for the sugar industries through organizing specialized workshops, seminars, meetings and the exchange of professionals.
To identify a host country and extend technical support in organizing the International Symposium every two years.
The IAPSIT Secretariat will approach the government, sugar industry and integrated organizations of the host country to obtain sponsorship for such a symposium.
To publish a newsletter as part of the Sugar Tech journal, highlighting sugar and integrated industries news from across the developing sugar-producing countries, technological updates, scientific meetings, workshops and other relevant environmental and socio-economic issues.
To support research and development projects and extend services in the environmental and social welfare activities, especially in the areas and communities supported by the sugar industry, and to assist in relief work in times of need.
To provide a base for the affiliation with and of international, national or local relevant societies of sugar crops with the IAPSIT.
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