Kei

KEI is an acronym that can refer to several distinct organizations, concepts, or names. Because it lacks a single, universal meaning, its interpretation depends on context.

Two notable uses are Knowledge Ecology International (KEI), a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., that conducts research and advocacy on intellectual property policy, access to medicines, and related public-health issues; and the Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI), a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, D.C., focused on Korea-U.S. relations and East Asian policy.

Other uses include KEI as a romanized form of a Japanese given name (often represented as Kei in non-acronym form) and as an acronym adopted by various organizations, projects, or products. Because KEI is not unique, it is common to see disambiguation in directories, articles, or official documents that introduce the entity with a short descriptor.

Context such as geographic location, industry, or accompanying words typically clarifies which KEI is meant. In written text, authors often define the specific KEI on first use to avoid confusion.