About Us

A non-profit think tank driving Macao's diversified development

Purpose of the Macao Financial Technology and Education Development Association

Based in Macao, backed by the motherland and open to the world, we actively respond to the central government’s strategic plans to support the appropriate diversification of Macao’s economy and its integration into the country’s overall development. We work to advance financial innovation, e-commerce, business globalization, the integration of culture and technology, and cooperation in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area; to promote the innovative development of Macao’s modern financial sector, deepen cross-border financial cooperation and help Macao develop into an international financial center; to build broad ties across all sectors of society, deepening practical cooperation between Macao, the mainland and the Portuguese-speaking countries in the economy, finance, technology, education, culture and other fields, enriching the substance of the China–Portuguese-speaking Countries platform and serving the Belt and Road Initiative and the new “dual-circulation” development pattern; to advance scientific and technological research and the application of its results, accelerate the cultivation of high-tech industries, support the deep integration of industry, academia and research in fields such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy and financial technology, and strengthen Macao’s international competitiveness in talent; and to vigorously support the development of Macao’s cultural industries, promote the innovative integration of culture and technology, and develop new forms of business such as digital cultural creation, technological applications of intangible cultural heritage and immersive cultural tourism experiences, helping Macao build itself into a “City of Culture” and a base for exchange and cooperation among diverse cultures. In so doing, we contribute to the appropriately diversified, sustainable and high-quality development of Macao’s economy, help Macao better integrate into the country’s overall development, serve as a precise link in a higher level of opening-up, achieve shared prosperity and progress, and contribute our wisdom to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

Mission & Purpose

Our vision and strategic objectives

Vision

To become a leading think tank driving Macao SAR development, serving national strategy, and promoting international exchange.

Mission

Through high-quality research, policy recommendations, and international cooperation, we promote Macao's economic diversification, Greater Bay Area integration, and China-Portuguese platform cooperation.

Strategic Objectives

Promote modern finance and digital economy development

Facilitate cross-border cooperation and regional governance

Support policy innovation and institutional integration

Cultivate professional talent and academic exchange

Focus Areas

Financial Innovation
E-commerce
Business Globalization
Culture & Technology Integration
Greater Bay Area Cooperation

Key Initiatives

Modern Finance Development
Cross-border Financial Cooperation
Scientific Research & Technology Commercialization
AI & Digital Economy
Fintech Innovation
Talent Development
Macao Cultural Industry Innovation