Mission
The mission of the Faculty of Public Policy is to advance evidence-based, inclusive, and innovative public policy and governance through grounded high-quality education, interdisciplinary research, and policy engagement.
Building on its long-standing strengths in development studies and interdisciplinary research, the Faculty is committed to generating and applying scientific knowledge to address environmental sustainability, climate change, social and gender equality and justice, human rights, peace, governance transformations, as well as broader development challenges in Asia and beyond.
Vision
The Faculty of Public Policy envisions becoming a leading regional center of excellence in public policy and governance, recognized for integrating scientific research, interdisciplinary scholarship, and policy/program practices.
By strengthening the interface between knowledge and decision-making, the Faculty aims to shape sustainable, equitable, fair, and resilient development pathways and to cultivate future policy leaders, researchers, practitioners and advocates/activists capable of addressing complex global and regional challenges.
Dean’s Foreword
It is with great pride that I welcome you to the Faculty of Public Policy and Sustainable Development at the Asian Institute of Technology. The Faculty was established in response to a moment of profound global change. Today’s world is marked by geopolitical uncertainty, climate emergencies, rapid technological transformation, and social and economic crises.
These global dynamics are reflected in environmental degradation, widening social and gender inequalities, regional conflicts and political instability, population mobility and displacement, and uneven development. These challenges are reshaping how policy is conceived, implemented, and contested, and they demand leaders, practitioners, activists, and researchers who can navigate complexity with integrity, evidence, and compassion.
Building on AIT’s long-standing strengths in development studies, governance, and interdisciplinary research, the Faculty of Public Policy and Sustainable Development is committed to advancing innovative, inclusive, and evidence-based policy solutions and preparing a new generation of leaders, practitioners, activists, and researchers.
At our Faculty, policy is understood as both an analytical and ethical endeavor — one that connects research, leadership, advocacy, and implementation to generate meaningful societal impact. Through strong partnerships with governments, international organizations, development agencies, civil society, and academic networks worldwide, we foster a dynamic learning environment that bridges theory and practice and connects local realities with global policy debates.
As Dean, I am committed to nurturing an inclusive, collaborative, and intellectually vibrant academic community, and I warmly invite you to join us in shaping more just, resilient, and sustainable futures.
— Dean, Faculty of Public Policy and Sustainable Development