Research university with strong programs in public policy, economics, and Asia-Pacific studies.
The Australian National University (ANU) is a public research university located in Canberra, Australia. Founded in 1946, ANU is Australia's national university and one of the country's leading research institutions.
ANU's Crawford School of Public Policy and Research School of Economics conduct extensive research in public policy, governance, economic development, and Asia-Pacific studies, contributing significantly to policy discourse in the region and globally.
ANU conducts extensive research in public policy, governance, economic development, Asia-Pacific studies, and institutional analysis. The university's research centers produce evidence-based policy analysis and contribute significantly to academic and policy debates in the Asia-Pacific region and globally.
Pakistan Business Forum® — Strategic Policy & Research Function collaborates with ANU on research projects, academic exchanges, and knowledge sharing initiatives. This partnership facilitates access to ANU's research expertise, academic resources, and policy analysis capabilities, enhancing collaborative research on governance, economic policy, and institutional development, particularly in the Asia-Pacific context.
Pakistan Business Forum® — Strategic Policy & Research Function maintains a special scholarship arrangement with the Australian National University to support exceptional researchers, policy analysts, and students from Pakistan and the broader Asia-Pacific region. This programme facilitates academic and research opportunities at Australia's national research university.
The scholarship programme covers various areas including public policy, economics, Asia-Pacific studies, and institutional analysis. Selected candidates receive support for research projects, academic courses, and collaborative research initiatives that align with Pakistan Business Forum's strategic research priorities, with particular focus on Asia-Pacific policy challenges and regional cooperation.
This special arrangement reflects the strong partnership between Pakistan Business Forum — Strategic Policy & Research Function and ANU, enabling knowledge exchange and capacity building in policy research and analysis, particularly relevant to Asia-Pacific development contexts.