China Reform Foundation (CRF)
China Research Foundation for Economic Reform (CRF) is a non-profit and non-governmental institution based in Beijing .Founded in 1995, CRF is under the supervision of the National Development and Reform Commission and is registered with the People’s Bank of China and the Ministry of Civil Affairs (Registration No. 50001847-7).
Mission
The main goal of the Foundation is to promote scientific and policy-oriented research activities on a broad range of important issues concerning China’s current economic reform and development, to encourage high-quality economic analyses of subjects of interest to business, government, and the general public, so as to contribute to the process of China’s modernization.
Guiding principles
All activities of the Foundation and the Institute are guided by the following principles:Public interests: Dedication to China’s national prosperity and the welfare of general public through financial and intellectual independence of special interests.
Goal orientation: Focus on both scholarly excellence and practical value.
Objectivity: An open-minded approach and well-balanced presentation.
Creativity: Emphasis on exploring new frontiers and new ways of thinking.
Benefits for donors
The Foundation’s functions depend fully on contributions from a variety of sources. To ensure its financial and intellectual independence, the Foundation solicits donations from all types of donors, including individuals, corporations, governments and other foundations.
In addition to the satisfaction of making valuable research activities possible and receiving up-to-date economic information through the Foundation, major donors will receive special recognition and benefits according to the following categories:
Grand Patron For major endowments of US$1million or more. Donors receive special recognition in all publications sponsored by the Foundation, including its newsletters, books, monographs, programs and conference proceedings; receive all the latest research reports, close contact with all researchers affiliated with the Foundation; and invitations to all functions and conferences supported by the Foundation (Grand Patrons may also allocate part of their donation for a “Program endowment” and/or “Fellowship endowment”, see categories below).
Program Sponsor For endowments of US$400,000 per specific research program. The Program will bear the donor’s name, such as, “ABC” (company or individual) Program of Corporate Finance”. Donors also receive all reports generated by the research program, close contact with researchers in the program, and invitations to all conferences sponsored by the Foundation.
Fellowship Sponsor For endowments of donation of US$200,000 each. The fellowship will bear the donor’s name, such as” ABC (company or individual) Fellowship of Macroeconomics”. Donors receive all reports written by the research fellow(s), close contact with the fellow, and invitation to conferences.
General Contributor For endowments of US$30,000 or more. Donors receive research publications by request and invitations to conferences.
The Foundation will institutionally secure proper and efficient management and allocation of the endowment fund according to national laws and regulations. All donors have full rights to audit and to monitor the programs supported by the Foundation.
Organization
Board of Trustees, the highest decision-making authority of the Foundation composed of senior economists, former government officials, major donors and outstanding social figures.
Advisory Board, the main connection of the Foundation to high-profile scholars, statesmen, business CEOs, inside and outside China, providing guidelines and advice on Foundation’s activities.
Academic Committee, the academic executive responsible for selection and approval of research programs and researchers;
Finance Committee, responsible for management of the endowment fund.
President : Mr. Song Xiaowu
Vice President: Mr Ren Zhiqiang & Mr.Qiao GangSecretary General: Mr. Yang Guansan
Contact Information
Add: 4 Zaojunmiao, Haidian District, Beijing, China
Postcode: 100081
Website: www.crfoundation.org
Fax: 86-10-62123481
Tel: 010-62123481, 86-10-62123427
Email: crfoundation@yeah.net |