The School also excels in research. Generous research funding is one of our strongest assets. The multidisciplinary faculty produces excellent research in several fields, from social policy to China-India relations; from water policy to international trade. Four research centres complement the research of the faculty, creating an ecosystem of research excellence that also benefits the students. For a small school, we have already created a substantial global footprint. Our partners and donors have contributed significantly to the School’s growth. Our collaboration with the Harvard Kennedy School is long-standing. We are also the first Asian school to join the Global Public Policy Network (GPPN) established by Columbia SIPA, the LSE and Sciences Po. We are blessed by the strong continuing support we receive from our donors, many of whom are driven by the noble mission of the School to inspire leaders, improve governance and transform Asia.