
ABOUT HAPRI
Health and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (HAPRI) is the first health economics & agricultural economics research institute ever established in Vietnam.
Founded with the vision to inform and shape policy through rigorous analysis and evidence-based studies, HAPRI dedicates itself to understanding and addressing the unique challenges at the nexus of healthcare and agriculture within the country.
The institute engages in a wide range of research areas, encompassing public health, environmental impacts, agricultural policy, and socio-economic factors affecting rural communities.
By leveraging interdisciplinary expertise and fostering collaborations, HAPRI aims to contribute significantly to the development of effective strategies and sustainable practices that can improve the well-being of not only the Vietnamese population but also for South East Asia and pave the way for a resilient and prosperous agricultural sector.
Institutional identity & registration
The Health and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (HAPRI) is a research institute affiliated with UEH, established on 13 November 2019.
Established under UEH
13 November 2019
Established by the Rector of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City under Decision No. 3037/QĐ-ĐHKT-NS.
First registered
24 April 2020
Science and technology activity registration certificate No. 438/ĐK-KHCN, issued by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology.
Certificate updated
24 November 2023
The updated certificate reflects UEH’s institutional conversion. HAPRI’s registration number and registered activities remain unchanged.
Legal documents
Founding decision · 2019 — 3037/QĐ-ĐHKT-NS · PDF
Registration certificate · 2023 — 438/ĐK-KHCN · Public copy with personal identification details removed.
OUR VISION
By 2030, HAPRI will become one of the most influential research institutions of Vietnam in the field of health economics and agricultural policy, recognized by international research institutions and universities around the world.
OUR AIMS
The institute aims to improve health and agricultural policies in a rapidly changing environment through
Rigorous, collaborative, data-driven research
Innovative technology
Innovative educational programs
High-quality research design consultation services.
Facilitates cross-institutional research and educational collaborations with many domestic and international institutions, along with establishing relationships with industry leaders, especially in the South-East Asia region.
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