Based at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University,[1] it coordinates a network of think tanks and research institutions throughout the region including representatives from Japan, China, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia[2] and Australia.

Bringing together expertise from across the region, EABER also hosts a series of academic conferences and public policy events to share and disseminate ideas on the Asian economy.

EABER was established by Professor Peter Drysdale, the current Director,[4] to provide greater access to quality economic analysis through building research capacity and developing partnerships within the academic and policy community throughout the region.

EABER establishes links between academics and institutions throughout the Asia-Pacific region, seeking to promote debate, encourage cooperation, and improve the communication of ideas.

[5] Recent events have included: EABER also organises the Pacific Trade and Development (PAFTAD) conference series.