Who We Are
Established in 2005, the Public Policy Research Centre (PPRC) is an interdisciplinary research unit within The Chinese University of Hong Kong's Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies. Its aim is to produce impactful public policy research with a global perspective. We focus on the critical challenges facing Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and the broader Asia-Pacific region, with dedicated programs in social innovation, city resilience, and university social responsibilities.
”Objectives
Promote Research Excellence
Encourage and support high-quality public policy research among CUHK scholars, with emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration.
Focus on Sustainability and Social Impact
Conduct research aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), city sustainability, and university social responsibility.
Inform Policy Development
Provide evidence-based insights to guide policy deliberation and formulation.
Engage and Educate Communities
Share research findings and sustainability knowledge through seminars, training workshops, and conferences, fostering dialogue among stakeholders and the public.
Research
Conduct data-driven policy research
Advocacy
Provide empirical evidence to inform policymaking
Knowledge-sharing
Connect scholars, practitioners and policymakers to build capacity
People
Director
Professor Carlos Lo
- School of Governance and Policy Science
- Faculty of Social Science, CUHK
Executive Committee
Professor Shui Yan Tang
Frances R. and John J. Duggan Professor in Public Administration, University of Southern California
Professor Jin Sun
Assistant Professor of Sociology, Faculty of Social Science, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Professor Michelle Miao
Associate Professor of Law, Faculty of Law, Chinese University of Hong Kong