Research Excellence
Foster high-quality research on firms, industrial growth, and related policies, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
About
Association of Firms, Industries, and Policy
The Firms, Industries, and Policy Association (FIPA) is an academic association dedicated to advancing high-quality research on firm dynamics, industrial growth, and policy, with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region. FIPA brings together researchers, business professionals, and policymakers to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and support evidence-based policy discussion. Through workshops, research dissemination, and institutional partnerships, the association promotes rigorous scholarship on firms, industries, and public policy.
Mission
What FIPA aims to advance
Dialogue and Collaboration
Facilitate dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among researchers, business professionals, and policymakers.
Policy Application
Promote the application of research to support evidence-based policy-making.
Objectives and Activities
How the association works
Objectives
- Advance high-quality research on firm dynamics, industrial growth, and public policy.
- Encourage scholarly collaboration across the Asia-Pacific region.
- Support evidence-based policy discussion through rigorous research.
Activities
- Organise workshops and research meetings.
- Disseminate research findings and foster academic exchange.
- Build institutional partnerships across universities and policy communities.
Leadership
Academic leadership
Dr Shengyu Li
Associate Professor of Economics, School of Economics, UNSW Sydney, Australia
Dr Hongsong Zhang
Associate Professor of Economics, HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong