Yuen Pau Woo
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Yuen Pau Woo is a thought leader on contemporary Asia affairs and expert on Canada-Asia relations. He is currently the President and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
, a Vancouver
-based think-tank on Canada-Asia relations.
, Lester B. Pearson College
, the University of Cambridge
, and the University of London
. Mr. Woo has previously worked as a consultant on international marine affairs and as an economist for the Monetary Authority of Singapore
and the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation
.
and the University of British Columbia
, where he is also Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Asian Research
. He is an advisor to the Shanghai
WTO Affairs Consultation Centre and the Asian Development Bank
. He is also a member of the Greater Vancouver Advisory Board for the Salvation Army
, on the International Advisory Council of the Asia Society
in New York
and a board member of the Mosaic Institute. He is Canada's representative on the Standing Committee of the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council
(PECC) and Director of the APEC Study Centre in Canada.
In December 2008, Mr. Woo was appointed by the Premier of British Columbia
to the province's Economic Advisory Council.
, and Canada's relations with Asia. He publishes papers on topics ranging from Chinese investment to Asian regionalism. He also writes opinion-editorials.
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, created by an Act of Parliament in 1984, is an independent, not-for-profit think-tank on Canada's relations with Asia.-Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada:...
, a Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
-based think-tank on Canada-Asia relations.
Early Life, Education and Previous Work
Mr. Woo was born in Malaysia and grew up in Singapore. He was educated at Wheaton CollegeWheaton College
Wheaton College may refer to:* Wheaton College , private Christian, coeducational, liberal arts college in Wheaton, Illinois* Wheaton College , private, coeducational, liberal arts college in Norton, Massachusetts...
, Lester B. Pearson College
Lester B. Pearson College
Lester B. Pearson United World College of the Pacific is one of thirteen United World Colleges around the world. It is named after the late Canadian Prime Minister Lester Bowles Pearson, winner of the 1957 Nobel Peace Prize and originator of the United Nations Peace Keeping program...
, the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
, and the University of London
University of London
-20th century:Shortly after 6 Burlington Gardens was vacated, the University went through a period of rapid expansion. Bedford College, Royal Holloway and the London School of Economics all joined in 1900, Regent's Park College, which had affiliated in 1841 became an official divinity school of the...
. Mr. Woo has previously worked as a consultant on international marine affairs and as an economist for the Monetary Authority of Singapore
Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is Singapore's central bank and financial regulatory authority...
and the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation
Government of Singapore Investment Corporation
The Government of Singapore Investment Corporation Private Limited is a sovereign wealth fund established by the Government of Singapore in 1981 to manage Singapore's foreign reserves...
.
Current Positions and Affiliations
Mr. Woo is on the management board of the National Centre of Excellence in Immigration Research at Simon Fraser UniversitySimon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University is a Canadian public research university in British Columbia with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby, and satellite campuses in Vancouver and Surrey. The main campus in Burnaby, located from downtown Vancouver, was established in 1965 and has more than 34,000...
and the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia is a public research university. UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley...
, where he is also Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Asian Research
Institute of Asian Research
The Institute of Asian Research at the University of British Columbia is a research institute founded in 1978 and has been the foremost research centre in Canada for the inter-disciplinary study of Asia...
. He is an advisor to the Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
WTO Affairs Consultation Centre and the Asian Development Bank
Asian Development Bank
The Asian Development Bank is a regional development bank established on 22 August 1966 to facilitate economic development of countries in Asia...
. He is also a member of the Greater Vancouver Advisory Board for the Salvation Army
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a Protestant Christian church known for its thrift stores and charity work. It is an international movement that currently works in over a hundred countries....
, on the International Advisory Council of the Asia Society
Asia Society
The Asia Society is a non-profit organization that focuses on educating the world about Asia. It has several centers in the United States and around the world Hong Kong, Manila, Mumbai, Seoul, Shanghai, and Melbourne...
in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
and a board member of the Mosaic Institute. He is Canada's representative on the Standing Committee of the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council
Pacific Economic Cooperation Council
The Pacific Economic Cooperation Council is a network of member committees composed of individuals and institutions dedicated to promoting cooperation across the Asia Pacific region...
(PECC) and Director of the APEC Study Centre in Canada.
In December 2008, Mr. Woo was appointed by the Premier of British Columbia
Premier of British Columbia
The Premier of British Columbia is the first minister, head of government, and de facto chief executive for the Canadian province of British Columbia. Until the early 1970s the title Prime Minister of British Columbia was often used...
to the province's Economic Advisory Council.
Areas of Research
Mr. Woo's research focuses on AsiaAsia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
, and Canada's relations with Asia. He publishes papers on topics ranging from Chinese investment to Asian regionalism. He also writes opinion-editorials.
External links
- Official Biography http://www.asiapacific.ca/users/yuen-pau-woo