The governing constitution of the Asia Economic Research Institute, establishing our principles, structure, and operational framework.
This organization is officially named the Asia Economic Research Institute (hereinafter referred to as "the Institute"), with its English name as "Asia Economic Research Institute" and the English abbreviation as "AERI." The Institute is a think-tank research institution registered and established in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, specializing in academic research, policy consulting, and international exchange and cooperation in the field of Asian economics.
The purpose of the Institute is to anchor itself in Asia while facing the world, promoting knowledge sharing, policy coordination, and practical cooperation in the economic sphere among Asian countries and regions through high-quality economic research, thereby providing intellectual support for sustainable Asian economic development and the building of an open Asian economic system. Its main objectives encompass:
The Institute upholds the core values of "Independence, Objectivity, Professionalism, and Innovation," adhering to academic freedom and rigorous scholarship, serving Asian economic development through scientific research methods and objective research conclusions.
The primary area of activity encompasses Asian countries and regions, with international exchange and cooperation conducted as needed for research purposes.
The supreme authority of the Institute is the Board of Directors. Board members are nominated by founding organizations, partner institutions, and the Academic Committee, serving three-year terms with the possibility of re-election.
The main responsibilities of the Board of Directors include:
Board meetings shall be held at least once a year and require the attendance of at least two-thirds of the members to convene. Resolutions require a majority vote of attending members to be valid.
The Institute establishes an Executive Committee as the standing executive body of the Board of Directors, responsible for the daily operational management of the Institute. The Executive Committee comprises the Director, Deputy Directors, Director's Assistants, Secretary-General, and heads of various departments, with the Director serving as the Committee Chair.
The Institute establishes an Academic Committee as an academic advisory and supervisory body, responsible for guiding and overseeing the Institute's academic research directions, major research projects, and academic outcome evaluations. The Academic Committee is composed of renowned domestic and international experts and scholars in the economic field, each serving terms as specified.
The Institute establishes the following internal functional and research departments based on operational needs:
Institute personnel include researchers, administrative staff, visiting researchers, and interns. Researchers are primarily full-time, with part-time and visiting researchers appointed as needed.
The Institute recruits personnel based on principles of openness, fairness, and impartiality, entering into employment contracts or engagement agreements in accordance with the law. A scientific evaluation mechanism is maintained for regular assessment of work performance and academic achievements.
Institute personnel enjoy the right to access necessary working conditions and research resources, participate in academic research and exchange activities, receive compensation and benefits, and provide suggestions on the Institute's work.
Personnel are obligated to comply with laws, regulations, and the Institute's rules; maintain academic integrity; fulfill their job responsibilities; and safeguard the Institute's reputation and interests.
The Institute's funding sources include: government, enterprise, and organizational grants and donations; research project funding; consulting service income; publication sales revenue; and other legitimate income.
The Institute establishes sound financial management systems, strictly implementing relevant financial regulations to ensure the proper and secure use of funds. Financial revenue and expenditure are subject to oversight and audit by the Board of Directors and relevant authorities.
The Institute's assets encompass fixed assets, current assets, and intangible assets, all owned by the Institute. Asset management systems are established to maintain and protect assets from loss.
Intellectual property rights for academic papers, research reports, monographs, patents, and other outcomes produced through the Institute's research activities belong to the Institute, with researchers retaining the right of authorship. Ownership of jointly produced research outcomes is governed by cooperation agreements.
The Institute actively promotes the application and transformation of research outcomes, providing support for government decision-making and socio-economic development through policy recommendations, consulting services, and academic exchanges.
Amendments to this Constitution require a motion from the Board of Directors and approval by at least two-thirds of attending members at a Board meeting. The right of interpretation of this Constitution belongs to the Board of Directors.