About Us

Vision & Mission • Areas of Work • Commitment

The Asia-Pacific Social Innovation Research Institute (APSIRI) is a regionally rooted and globally engaged academic and policy institution. It is dedicated to advancing social innovation as a catalyst for regional cooperation, good governance, and sustainable development. Guided by the principles of knowledge sharing, cross-sector collaboration, and inclusive growth, APSIRI integrates frontier research with practical action to contribute to regional transformation and the global public good.

• Frontier Research: Advancing interdisciplinary and cross-regional studies on social innovation.
• Policy Dialogue: Providing evidence-based recommendations for governments and international organizations.
• Capacity Building: Equipping young scholars, public sector actors, and industry leaders with innovation skills.
• Knowledge Sharing: Fostering international exchange through publishing, open-access platforms, and high-level forums.

Flagship Journal: The Journal of Advances in Social Sciences (ISSN 3105-899X [Print], 3105-9007 [Online]) is an open-access platform dedicated to interdisciplinary and practice-oriented research, enabling the broad dissemination and application of scholarly knowledge.

Through think tank development, publishing platforms, international forums, and targeted training, APSIRI continues to empower governments, enterprises, universities, and civil society. The Institute is committed to working in partnership to establish the Asia-Pacific as a hub of social innovation, making sustained contributions to regional prosperity and global sustainable development.