Information Session on AIPE 2013 (HKU)

Dr. Y.F. Luk

Academic Director, AIPE

Feb 22, 2013

Asia Institute for Political Economy (AIPE) 2013

Some Background

AIPE was first launched in summer 2002 Co-sponsors of AIPE

School of Economics and Finance, HKU The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) George Mason University

Location: The University of Hong Kong Institute dates: July 5 to July 27, 2013 Other ventures by TFAS: Washington, DC;

Czech Republic; Greece; Chile

First Thing to Clarify

“Political Economy” in AIPE does not refer to the narrowly defined viewpoints of the Marxist persuasion

It is broadly taken as the modern day political and economic ideas that affect individual freedom, social interaction and international affairs

Second Thing to Clarify

AIPE is not vacation time; it is a both academic and cultural exchange program

It is academic, so participants are required to attend class, do the readings, take part in discussion, study and take an exam

It is cultural exchange, so participants are required to think, express, share, discuss, argue, clarify, interact, …

Participants are expected to study, live and get together with each other throughout the three weeks

The Basic Elements

Key components Free market economy Democracy

Other components Rule of law Freedom of speech

Cultural and regional exchange East-west (Asia-US) dialogues Intra-Asia understanding

What Are There For Participants

Intellectual enrichment and development Deeper understanding of relevant ideas Broadening personal horizons

Interpersonal connections In touch with more than 60 future Asian

leaders of your generation Full-time close and intensive encounter with

teachers, guest speakers and fellow students Close alumni network

What Are There For Participants

3 units of academic credit awarded by George Mason University

On the whole, it will be 3 weeks of memorable lifetime experience

Scholarship will be offered to successful HKU candidates to cover the program fee of US$3,750, which includes tuition fee, textbooks, accommodation fee and meals

The Three Weeks

Lectures

2 courses on economics and American studies taught by some of the finest professors from USA

Interactive teaching and learning style (with free and open discussion, debates, games, etc.)

Students learn to think analytically and from various perspectives

Students learn to express their views with confidence, understand and consider others’ views, and appreciate cultural differences

The Three Weeks

Guest lectures Close contact with a wide array of prominent speakers and share their professional

insights and experiences. Some previous guest speakers:

Mrs. Anson Chan, Former Chief Secretary, HKSAR Mr. Bernard Chan, President, Asia Financial Group and Member, Executive Council

and Legislative Council, HKSAR, Member, National People’s Congress, Hong Kong Deputy

Mr. Ronnie Chan, Chairman, Hang Lung Group and Executive Committee, Better Hong Kong Foundation

Prof. Edward K.Y. Chen, Distinguished Fellow, Centre of Asian Studies, The University of Hong Kong, and Former President, Lingnan University

Mrs. Regina Ip, Former Secretary for Security, HKSAR Mr. Alan Kah-kit Leong, Member, Legislative Council, HKSAR Mr. Peter Lo, Chief Country Officer, Deutsche Bank AG, HK Ms. Christine Loh, Chief Executive Officer, Civic Exchange Ms. Margaret Ngoi-yee Ng, Member, Legislative Council, HKSAR Mr. Andrew Sheng, Former Chairman, HK Securities and Futures Commission Mr. Joseph Yam, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority Mr. Andrew Work, Executive Director, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in

Hong Kong, Co-Founder, Lion Rock Institute Prof. Richard Wong, Chair of Economics, The University of Hong Kong

The Three Weeks

Guest lectures

Prof. Richard Wong, Chair of Economics, School of Economics and Finance, The

University of Hong Kong

Mr. Andrew Work, Executive Director, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, and Co-Founder, Lion Rock Institute

The Three Weeks

Social and cultural activitiesTrip to Victoria

Peak

Outing to Lantau Island

Trip to Repulse Bay

Site Visit to Crown Worldwide Group

Dinner with Dr. Luk

The Three Weeks

Social and cultural activities

and more…

The Three Weeks

Residence at HKU hall

Students will stay together at one of HKU’s residential halls

Students will develop international friendship that can last a lifetime

AIPE students have close ties with each other, and will be connected to AIPE alumni of other years

Participants in AIPE 2012

HKU (12) Bangladesh (1) Chinese mainland (15) Cambodia (5) Canada (1) India (1) Indonesia (3) Malaysia (1)

Myanmar (2)Nepal (3)Singapore (3)South Korea (2)Sri Lanka (1)Thailand (2)United States (12)Vietnam (3)

Total: 67

Admission and Application

Selection criteria Good academic standing Good English communication skills Open-minded and outgoing character

What to submit Application form, resume, transcript, 1 writing,

reference letters, English proficiency proof, photo, statement of how much financial support would be needed

Admission and Application

For applicants studying in Hong Kong, send to: School of Economics and Finance Room 908, K.K. Leung Building The University of Hong Kong

Admission and Application

Please mark “Application for AIPE 2013” on the envelop

Submission deadline: March 11, 2013

Interview: applicants will be interviewed (group and individual)

Interviews will be held in around late March, the exact date/time to be arranged

Enquiries

Ms. Annie Lam

School of Economics and Finance

Room 908, 9/F, K.K. Leung Building

The University of Hong Kong

Tel: 3917 5750

Fax: 2548 1152

Email ： ifasasia@sef.hku.hk

Web: www.sef.hku.hk/aipe2013/

Student Sharing

Mr. Adrian Lam BEcon&Fin (Year 3) AIPE 2012

Miss Serena Wu BEcon&Fin (Year 2) AIPE 2012

Thank you!

Q & A