Research Excellence
Foster high-quality research on firms, industries, and related policies, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
About
Association of Firms, Industries, and Policy
The Association of Firms, Industries, and Policy (FIPA) is an academic association dedicated to advancing high-quality research on firms, industrial growth, and policy, by bringing together insights from academic researchers, business professionals, and policymakers.
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- and business-decision making.
Objectives and Activities
How FIPA 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
- Support research by providing resources that strengthen high-quality academic work.
- Promote dissemination by organising academic conferences, seminars, as well as policy and industry events.
- Train the next generation of scholars by fostering research development in the field.
Leadership
Academic leadership
Founding Co-Chair
Dr Hongsong Zhang
Associate Professor of Economics, HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong