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On June 4th President Enkhbayar opened the National Forum to Combat Corruption at the Government House, and proclaimed the government’s will to lead this effort. The event was attended by senior-ranking government officials and served...

On June 4th President Enkhbayar opened the National Forum to Combat Corruption at the Government House, and proclaimed the government’s will to lead this effort. The event was attended by senior-ranking government officials and served evidence of governmental will to fight corruption and restore pride and integrity in the public and private sectors. “Fighting corruption begins at the top,” according to Mr. Tony Kwok, Honorary Advisor to the Anti-Corruption Agency, and an Asia Foundation advisor.

In January, 2005, the United States, Canada, and Europe completed the phase-out of quotas governing imports of textiles and apparel in accordance with the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC). The Asia Foundation works toward policy reform...

In January, 2005, the United States, Canada, and Europe completed the phase-out of quotas governing imports of textiles and apparel in accordance with the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC). The Asia Foundation works toward policy reform in the post-ATC environment.

Occasional Paper No. 15, July 2012

The Growing Challenge of Corruption in Afghanistan is one of a series of analytical papers on The Asia Foundation’s recently released public-opinion survey, Afghanistan in 2011: A...

The Mapping of Legal Aid Services in Sri Lanka titled, "The Legal Aid Sector in Sri Lanka: Searching for Sustainable Solutions," was initiated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations High Commission for...

The Mapping of Legal Aid Services in Sri Lanka titled, "The Legal Aid Sector in Sri Lanka: Searching for Sustainable Solutions," was initiated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) as part of an overall analysis of the legal aid sector in the country. The study was carried out by The Asia Foundation as part of its contribution to legal aid in Sri Lanka during a period spanning over a decade. The study looks at the formal legal aid service provision sector in Sri Lanka and attempts to identify gaps and challenges aimed at recommending changes for a more comprehensive legal aid system that is accessible to all.

This document summarizes the report entitled "The Legal Aid Sector in Sri Lanka: Searching for Sustainable Solutions - A Mapping of Legal Aid Services in Sri Lanka," which was initiated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Equal...

This document summarizes the report entitled "The Legal Aid Sector in Sri Lanka: Searching for Sustainable Solutions - A Mapping of Legal Aid Services in Sri Lanka," which was initiated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Equal Access to Justice Project and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and carried out by a team of sector specialists led by The Asia Foundation. The study looks at the formal legal aid service provision sector in Sri Lanka and attempts to identify gaps and challenges aimed at recommending changes for a more comprehensive legal aid system that is accessible to all.

(In English and Vietnamese) An analysis of the mechanism for administrative complaints in Vietnam. The analysis addresses legal loopholes, confusions and overlaps in complaints handling agencies' mandate, enforcement practice and lack of...

(In English and Vietnamese) An analysis of the mechanism for administrative complaints in Vietnam. The analysis addresses legal loopholes, confusions and overlaps in complaints handling agencies' mandate, enforcement practice and lack of remedies that impede the effective handling of the petitions and provides recommendations for the draft law on petitions.

English version. This document provides a summary of key findings of a research project aimed at a better understanding of the nature of administrative complaints in Vietnam, the existing structure resolving those complaints, and how...

English version. This document provides a summary of key findings of a research project aimed at a better understanding of the nature of administrative complaints in Vietnam, the existing structure resolving those complaints, and how such a mechanism can be improved.

Vietnamese version. This document provides a summary of key findings of a research project aimed at a better understanding of the nature of administrative complaints in Vietnam, the existing structure resolving those complaints, and...

Vietnamese version. This document provides a summary of key findings of a research project aimed at a better understanding of the nature of administrative complaints in Vietnam, the existing structure resolving those complaints, and how such a mechanism can be improved.

Public discourse over the role of youth in nation building and participation in public has often been characterized by clichés that propound their role as the “future leaders of the nation” and as those retaining...

Public discourse over the role of youth in nation building and participation in public has often been characterized by clichés that propound their role as the “future leaders of the nation” and as those retaining “idealism and purity of innocence”. This survey seeks to investigate how far these views are sustained by the youth themselves and how they relate to the political system, public life and their immediate community.

The Asia Foundation provided a grant to the Mongolian Women Farmers’ Association (MWFA) which now trains 500 poor households every year to raise vegetables and poultry, and thereby generate income. This effort is intended to reduce...

The Asia Foundation provided a grant to the Mongolian Women Farmers’ Association (MWFA) which now trains 500 poor households every year to raise vegetables and poultry, and thereby generate income. This effort is intended to reduce poverty, inspire micro-entrepreneurship, build stronger communities and neighbourhoods, and discourage social ills such as alcoholism, and domestic violence against women and children.

The Mongolian Women Farmers’ Association (MWFA) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization, established in 1999. The association’s main activities are to train single-parent women-headed households to grow and sell organic...

The Mongolian Women Farmers’ Association (MWFA) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization, established in 1999. The association’s main activities are to train single-parent women-headed households to grow and sell organic vegetables and poultry, and thereby increase their income.

In 2006 and 2007, The Asia Foundation (TAF) provided grants to the MWFA as part of its program promoting economic development and fighting against domestic violence. This report is an evaluation and assessment of the benefits and impacts of the project. 

Mongolian version

The Asia Foundation provided a grant to the Mongolian Women Farmers’ Association (MWFA) which now trains 500 poor households every year to raise vegetables and poultry, and thereby generate income. This effort...

Mongolian version

The Asia Foundation provided a grant to the Mongolian Women Farmers’ Association (MWFA) which now trains 500 poor households every year to raise vegetables and poultry, and thereby generate income. This effort is intended to reduce poverty, inspire micro-entrepreneurship, build stronger communities and neighbourhoods, and discourage social ills such as alcoholism, and domestic violence against women and children.

An abstract of the paper "The Political Economy of Successful Reform: Asian Strategems" by Mr. Dennis Arroyo, Director of National Planning in the Philippines' National Economic Development Authority, who conducted this research through the...

An abstract of the paper "The Political Economy of Successful Reform: Asian Strategems" by Mr. Dennis Arroyo, Director of National Planning in the Philippines' National Economic Development Authority, who conducted this research through the The Asia Foundation-Stanford APARC Fellowship.

Occasional Paper No. 14, June 2012

The Prospects of Economic Development in Afghanistan is one of a series of analytical papers on The Asia Foundation's recently released public-opinion survey, Afghanistan in 2011: A Survey of the...

Occasional Paper No. 14, June 2012

The Prospects of Economic Development in Afghanistan is one of a series of analytical papers on The Asia Foundation's recently released public-opinion survey, Afghanistan in 2011: A Survey of the Afghan People. The series of essays provide detailed analysis of the survey data on the opinions and perceptions of Afghans toward government, public policy, democracy, and political and social change as interpreted by specialists who have in-depth knowledge of the region. This paper provides detailed analysis of the survey data on economic development and the role of government in Afghanistan.

In order to understand how provinces are contributing to or preventing business growth, International Finance Corporation and The Asia Foundation have collaborated in developing the Provincial Business Environment Scorecard (PBES). PBES 2009...

In order to understand how provinces are contributing to or preventing business growth, International Finance Corporation and The Asia Foundation have collaborated in developing the Provincial Business Environment Scorecard (PBES). PBES 2009 ranks all 24 provinces on the quality of their economic governance. The PBES, which was first conducted in 2006 in 10 Cambodian provinces, and in 2009 covers all 24 provinces, relies largely on the perceptions of business leaders to generate a scorecard that ranks provinces on measures of business environment quality.

In order to understand how provinces are contributing to or preventing business growth, International Finance Corporation and The Asia Foundation have collaborated in developing the Provincial Business Environment Scorecard (PBES). PBES 2009...

In order to understand how provinces are contributing to or preventing business growth, International Finance Corporation and The Asia Foundation have collaborated in developing the Provincial Business Environment Scorecard (PBES). PBES 2009 ranks all 24 provinces on the quality of their economic governance. The PBES, which was first conducted in 2006 in 10 Cambodian provinces, and in 2009 covers all 24 provinces, relies largely on the perceptions of business leaders to generate a scorecard that ranks provinces on measures of business environment quality.

In 2005, The Asia Foundation inaugurated the Psychosocial Program (PSP) to help Sri Lankan communities overcome the lasting effects of conflict related violence. PSP is a partnership with two local NGOs, the Family Rehabilitation Centre (FRC)...

In 2005, The Asia Foundation inaugurated the Psychosocial Program (PSP) to help Sri Lankan communities overcome the lasting effects of conflict related violence. PSP is a partnership with two local NGOs, the Family Rehabilitation Centre (FRC) and Shanthiham (The Association for Health and Counseling), which provide psychosocial support services to survivors of war, conflict, trauma, and torture.

Paper by Hee-Seog Kwon, Visiting Fellow, James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, presented at a U.S.-ROK workshop on nuclear energy and nonproliferation in Washington DC on January 20, 2010, co-hosted by the Center for U.S.-Korea...

Paper by Hee-Seog Kwon, Visiting Fellow, James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, presented at a U.S.-ROK workshop on nuclear energy and nonproliferation in Washington DC on January 20, 2010, co-hosted by the Center for U.S.-Korea Policy and The Stimson Center in collaboration with the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI).

Presentation by Hee-Seog Kwon, Visiting Fellow, James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, presented at a U.S.-ROK workshop on nuclear energy and nonproliferation in Washington DC on January 20, 2010, co-hosted by the Center for...

Presentation by Hee-Seog Kwon, Visiting Fellow, James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, presented at a U.S.-ROK workshop on nuclear energy and nonproliferation in Washington DC on January 20, 2010, co-hosted by the Center for U.S.-Korea Policy and The Stimson Center in collaboration with the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI).