Propelling Asia and the Pacific to become global leaders in sustainable development

Griffith Asia Institute (GAI) is an interdisciplinary research institute at Griffith University addressing new opportunities and major challenges in Asia and the Pacific to foster the region’s progress and leadership in sustainable development.
GAI is dedicated to creating societal and academic impact through research excellence, partnership, capacity building, and engagement on strategic issues, such as sustainable economics, business and finance, policy and governance, international relations, as well as inclusive and rural development.

We embrace the complexity and diversity of the Asia-Pacific region, with an emphasis on the strategic trends and dynamics that impact on regional order. Our inter-disciplinary advantage lies in Griffith University’s commitment to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across the region through comprehensive initiatives that promote economic prosperity, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and good governance for all.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is committed to advancing sustainable development through comprehensive initiatives that promote economic prosperity, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and good governance for all.

The GAI approach

At GAI we believe in creating real-world impact through research excellence and partnerships. Accordingly, we have built an interdisciplinary research team, engage in student education and capacity building across the region, and share our knowledge in our publications and events

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Our partners

Below is a selection of our partners:

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  • Citi Foundation
  • Foundation for Development Cooperation
  • Gates Foundation
  • Tara Foundation
  • Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
  • Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
  • Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
  • Queensland Art Gallery / Gallery of Modern Art
  • Reserve Bank of Australia
  • Trade and Investment Queensland
  • Access Advisory
  • APEC Business Advisory Council
  • Asia Beef Network
  • Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
  • Australia China Business Council
  • Australian Institute of International Affairs
  • Meat and Livestock Australia
  • Pasifika Women's Alliance
  • Queensland Futures Institute
  • Asian Development Bank
  • Asian Development Bank Institute
  • Banco Central de Timor Leste
  • Bank of Papua New Guinea
  • Central Bank of Samoa
  • Central Bank of Solomon Islands
  • Climate Smart Ventures
  • Development Bank of Samoa
  • Development Bank of Solomon Islands
  • Federated States of Micronesia Development Bank
  • Lingkar Temu Kabupaten Lestari
  • MicroSave Consulting
  • Mobiva
  • National Research and Innovation Agency
  • National Reserve Bank of Tonga
  • Pakistan-China Institute
  • Palau Ministry of Finance
  • Regov Technologies
  • Republic of Marshall Islands Office of the Banking Commission
  • Reserve Bank of Fiji
  • Reserve Bank of New Zealand
  • Reserve Bank of Vanuatu
  • Sancy Solutions
  • Solomon Islands Ministry of Finance and Treasury
  • United Nations Children's Fund
  • United Nations Capital Development Fund
  • United Nations Development Program
  • United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
  • World Bank Group
  • Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre
  • Center for Southeast Asian Studies
  • Curtin University
  • East Asian Institute
  • Green Finance and Development Center
  • Independent Research Institute of Mongolia
  • Institute for Essential Services Reform
  • Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development
  • International Law Institute
  • Massey University
  • Monash University
  • National Institute of Banking and Finance Pakistan
  • National University of Laos
  • National University of Singapore
  • Race for 2030
  • United States Institute of Peace
  • Universitas Gadjah Mada
  • University of Queensland
  • University of San Francisco

Our history

1971

Griffth established under the Griffith University Act 1971

1975

Foundation schools student intakes (School of Modern Asian Studies being one of four foundation schools)

1978

Centre for Study of Australia-Asia Relations established as a research centre

1997

Griffith Asia Pacific Council (Advisory Body) established

2001

Griffith Asia Pacific Council (Advisory Body) established

2003

Griffith Asia Pacific Research Institute recognised as a full research institute

2004

Griffith Asia Pacific Research Institute renamed to Griffith Asia Institute (GAI)

2005

Perspectives:Asia series launched in partnership with QAGoMA

2008

Asia Future Fellows program launched in partnership with Peking University

2018

Ranked #1 nationally and #16 globally university-affiliated research centre by GoTo Think Tank Index

2019

Griffith Asia Business Internship (GABI) launched

2019

Pacific Hub established

2021

Inclusive Growth Hub established

Contact details

Email
gai@griffith.edu.au
Address
Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University
Room 1.30, Macrossan Building N16
170 Kessels Road
Nathan QLD 4111

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