Assertive Communications & Advocacy
It deliberately provides its thoughts and inputs to policy developments and direction affecting business and the economy.
ABOUT AVID
The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors
The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) is the premier alliance of progressive automotive leaders in the Philippines. Founded in July 2010 as a private, non-stock, non-profit business association, AVID unites the country’s leading auto companies and world-class global brands under a single, cohesive mission:
- Shape the Automotive Ecosystem: Actively manage commercial, consumer, and legislative landscapes to drive national economic growth.
- Bridge Public & Private Sectors: Connect private enterprise with government initiatives to accelerate industry competitiveness.
- Deliver Data-Driven Insights: Engage an expanding network of experts to provide objective analysis for policymakers, businesses, and consumers.
- Advocate for Fairness: Champion fair competition, protect consumer welfare, and assist in crafting forward-looking laws.
OUR CORE MISSION
AVID drives the sustainable growth of the Philippine automotive sector and the broader economy through four key areas:
Forward-Looking Policy Leadership
We provide decisive insight and pro-business viewpoints to guide policy development, ensuring industry resilience amid global transformations and shifting economic realities.
Knowledge Capital & Foresight
We design elite forums and collaborative dialogue that promotes deep market intelligence. By breaking down macroeconomic trends and technological disruptions, we empower our stakeholders to make highly strategic investment choices.
Purpose-Driven Alliances
We are committed to deepening our alliances across Government, Business, and Academia. Through structured, mutually beneficial projects, we transform our shared vision into sustainable economic progress.
The AVID Thought Leadership Forum
The Thought Leadership Forum (TLF) is the flagship platform for AVID to engage its stakeholders in a vibrant exchange of ideas about matters that influence industry development and outlook. By enabling ideas and engaging partners, AVID strives to leave a legacy that will help create a more thoughtful, consumer-focused, and future-driven industry culture that favors a more progressive, competitive, and sustainable business and economic landscape for all players in the industry.
AVID is convinced that such an environment would ultimately drive the success and global competitiveness of industry players and the Philippine economy as a whole.