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Macao Association for the Promotion of Exchange between Asia-Pacific and Latin America (MAPEAL)
Macao Association for the Promotion of Exchange between Asia-Pacific and Latin America (MAPEAL)
MAPEAL was founded in 2005 as a non-profit organization. In response to new developments in regional and international dynamics, our Association was formed under the encouragement and support of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, alongside public and private entities both locally and overseas.
In alignment with the Macao SAR Government’s strategic framework to develop Macao as a regional service platform, MAPEAL is dedicated to strengthening Macao's role as a bridging hub. We promote comprehensive exchange and deep cooperation between the Asia-Pacific region and Latin America across key areas, including culture, academic research, publishing, science and technology, trade and economics, tourism, and professional training.
Our Key Initiatives
To fulfill our mission, MAPEAL carries out a wide range of targeted activities:
Regional Connectivity: Strengthening Macao's role as a platform connecting the Asia-Pacific region and Latin America.
Academic Research & Publications:
Conduct strategic research on Macao's platform functions and China-Latin America relations, and publish conference proceedings, monographs, books, and related research papers .
Conferences & Forums:
Hosting international conferences, symposiums, seminars, and workshops centered on regional development and cooperation.
Trade Delegation & Field Trips: Organizing overseas visits to promote cultural and academic exchanges, establish business ties, and help local and international enterprises explore new markets.
Soft-Landing & Corporate Services: Assisting overseas enterprises in establishing a presence in Macao and leverage its unique trade status to enter Mainland China (particularly the Greater Bay Area and Hengqin).
Exhibitions & Global Outreach: Hosting local and overseas events, seminars, and exhibitions to strengthen international partnerships with Macao.
Education & Training:
Partnering with local and international educational institutions to offer specialized training programs.
Information Exchange: Creating and maintaining a dedicated database to facilitate cross-regional networking and collaboration.
Flagship Annual Events
Latin American Cultural Festival : Features 9 to 14 vibrant events highlighting cultural exchange, paired with targeted business matching opportunities.
Latin American Pavilion & Seminars: Organized annually at the Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo, the Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) to drive tourism, regional trade, investment, and business cooperation.
With the support of the Macao SAR Government, MAPEAL has organized a variety of activities to foster connections between Macao, Mainland China, and Latin America.
Among these, the 13th Congress of the International Federation of Latin American and Caribbean Studies (FIEALC), held in 2007, was Macao’s first major international academic conference dedicated to Latin American and Caribbean studies. Over the four-day event, more than 400 participants from 34 countries and regions gathered in Macao to exchange insights and discuss key regional topics.
The conference was officially opened by Dr. Edmund Ho Hau-wah, then Chief Executive of the Macao SAR. It featured a distinguished lineup of keynote speakers delivering daily thematic addresses, including:
Dr. Wu Jianmin: Former President of China Foreign Affairs University and prominent Chinese diplomat.
Ms. Katya Gonzalez Rosales: Former Minister of Culture of Colombia.
Prof. Fernando de Trazegnies Granda: Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru and renowned author.
Prof. Riccardo Campa: President of FIEALC.
Mr. Huang Shikang: Former Chinese Ambassador to Mexico and Chile.
Mr. Su Zhenxing: President of the Chinese Association of Latin American Studies.
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澳門亞太拉美交流促進會
澳門亞太拉美交流促進會
澳門亞太拉美交流促進會 (MAPEAL)成立於2005年，為一所非牟利機構。本會順應區域與國際發展的新形勢，在澳門特別行政區政府及境內外各界機構的鼓勵與支持下應運而生。
本會秉持配合澳門特區政府建設「區域服務平台」的戰略構想，致力深化澳門作為中介橋樑的角色，促進亞太地區與拉丁美洲於文化、學術研究、出版、科技、經貿、旅遊及專業培訓等領域的全方位交流與深度合作。
主要工作方針
為實現本會宗旨，澳門亞太拉美交流促進會（MAPEAL）積極開展各類具針對性的活動：
促進區域聯動： 強化澳門作為連接亞太地區與拉丁美洲之樞紐平台角色。
學術研究與出版： 聚焦澳門平台功能以及中拉關係展開戰略性研究，並出版專著、會議論文集與相關學術論文。
會議與論壇： 舉辦聚焦區域合作與發展之國際會議、高峰論壇、專題研討會及工作坊。
經貿考察與交流訪問： 組織外訪團，促進文化與學術交流，並搭建商貿合作橋樑，建立商務聯繫，助力境內外企業拓展區域商機。
企業落戶支援（Soft-Landing）： 協助海外企業在澳門設點立足，並善用澳門獨特的貿易優勢，進一步拓展中國內地市場（特別是粵港澳大灣區及橫琴）。 。
全球推廣與展覽： 在海內外舉辦各類講座、論壇及展覽活動，拓展並鞏固澳門之國際合作網絡。
教育與培訓： 推動產學合作培訓， 與本地及海外教育機構合作，提供專業培訓項目。
資訊交流： 建置跨國資訊資料庫，促進資源高效對接 ，並維護專屬資訊平台，以促進跨區域的網絡交流與合作。
年度旗艦盛事
拉丁美洲文化節： 每年舉辦 9 至 14 項精彩多元的活動，著重推廣文化交流，並輔以精準的商務對接活動。
拉丁美洲館及專題研討會： 每年配合「澳門國際旅遊（產業）博覽會」及「澳門國際貿易投資展覽會（MIF）」設立，旨在推動旅遊業發展、區域貿易、投資及經貿合作。
MAPEAL在澳門特區政府的支持下進行了不同的活動以促進澳門、中國與拉丁美洲之間的連系。
其中於2007年舉辦的 “第十三屆國際拉美及加勒比研究聯盟大會” 是澳門首個有關拉美及加勒比研究的大型國際學術會議，為期四天的會議聚集了來自34個國家和地區共四百多人在澳門就相關議題進行討論和交流。
大會由時任澳門特別行政區長官何厚鏵博士主持開幕，並有來自多國的主講嘉賓每天輪流發表專題演說，如中國外交學院吳建民院長、哥倫比亞前文化部長Katya Gonzales Rosales女士、秘魯前外長兼著名作家Fernando de Trazegnies Granda教授、國際拉美及加勒比研究聯盟主席Riccardo Campa教授、中國前駐墨西哥及智利大使黃士康先生、中國全國拉美學會會長蘇振興先生等。
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