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Mongolia's legal framework for elections generally conforms to most international principles associated with free, fair and credible elections. However, the absence of implementing regulations, ordinances and policies means that the spirit and...

Mongolia's legal framework for elections generally conforms to most international principles associated with free, fair and credible elections. However, the absence of implementing regulations, ordinances and policies means that the spirit and intent of the laws is not fully realized. The objective of this assessment, and other elections-related interventions, is to improve voter registration and balloting procedures, in order to build trust and confidence in Mongolia's elected officials, its government, and its democracy.

With support from The Asia Foundation, USAID, and the United Nations Development Programme, this publication by the Transparency and Accountability Network, written in 2002, examines the history, function, and selection process of the...

With support from The Asia Foundation, USAID, and the United Nations Development Programme, this publication by the Transparency and Accountability Network, written in 2002, examines the history, function, and selection process of the Ombudsman in the Philippines.

Water Quality Monitoring (WQM) got started in late April when a mild winter and a warm spring caused rivers to thaw earlier than expected. The WQM component is an integral part of the Securing Our Future (SOF) program that will inform, engage...

Water Quality Monitoring (WQM) got started in late April when a mild winter and a warm spring caused rivers to thaw earlier than expected. The WQM component is an integral part of the Securing Our Future (SOF) program that will inform, engage and empower Mongolians to monitor water quality in order to promote responsible resource use. The WQM effort will also help to build a comprehensive river inventory that will inform water-use policy and resource management practices in Mongolia.

WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMS, ENGAGES AND EMPOWERS STUDENTS AND CITIZENS In August, The Asia Foundation launched a major new environmental initiative that will inform, engage and empower citizens to monitor water quality, identify...

WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMS, ENGAGES AND EMPOWERS STUDENTS AND CITIZENS In August, The Asia Foundation launched a major new environmental initiative that will inform, engage and empower citizens to monitor water quality, identify pollution sources, and then take action.

Mongolian version

WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMS, ENGAGES AND EMPOWERS STUDENTS AND CITIZENS

In August, The Asia Foundation launched a major new environmental initiative that will inform, engage and empower citizens to...

Mongolian version

WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMS, ENGAGES AND EMPOWERS STUDENTS AND CITIZENS

In August, The Asia Foundation launched a major new environmental initiative that will inform, engage and empower citizens to monitor water quality, identify pollution sources, and then take action.

The global economic crisis has severely affected the export-dependent economies of Thailand and Vietnam, and threatens to undermine their development progress. The Asia Foundation (Foundation) is partnering with The Rockefeller Foundation to...

The global economic crisis has severely affected the export-dependent economies of Thailand and Vietnam, and threatens to undermine their development progress. The Asia Foundation (Foundation) is partnering with The Rockefeller Foundation to alleviate the impact of the recession in both of these countries, by supporting civil society organizations to provide legal aid and crucial social services to the most vulnerable populations, and working with local communities to develop new income-generation prospects that can link local traditions and institutions to market opportunities.

The global economic crisis has severely affected the export-dependent economies of Thailand and Vietnam, and threatens to undermine their development progress. The Asia Foundation (Foundation) is partnering with The Rockefeller Foundation to...

The global economic crisis has severely affected the export-dependent economies of Thailand and Vietnam, and threatens to undermine their development progress. The Asia Foundation (Foundation) is partnering with The Rockefeller Foundation to alleviate the impact of the recession in both of these countries, by supporting civil society organizations to provide legal aid and crucial social services to the most vulnerable populations, and working with local communities to develop new income-generation prospects that can link local traditions and institutions to market opportunities.

Keynote Speech by Hwang Jin Ha, Assemblyman representing the ruling Grand National Party of the Republic of Korea, and Vice Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Trade and Unification Committee, at a public policy forum of the Center for...

Keynote Speech by Hwang Jin Ha, Assemblyman representing the ruling Grand National Party of the Republic of Korea, and Vice Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Trade and Unification Committee, at a public policy forum of the Center for U.S.-Korea Policy, The Asia Foundation's Korea Office, and Friends of The Asia Foundation/Korea, "New Areas of Cooperation in the U.S.-Korea Alliance," November 4, 2009, Seoul.

In late 2004, with support from Give2Asia, a U.S. non-profit organization established by The Asia Foundation, Byatshandaa and the MWFA constructed a poultry-training center to complement and strengthen MWFA’s vegetable training center....

In late 2004, with support from Give2Asia, a U.S. non-profit organization established by The Asia Foundation, Byatshandaa and the MWFA constructed a poultry-training center to complement and strengthen MWFA’s vegetable training center. Over the last year and a half, MWFA has trained more than 500 families in sustainable vegetable farming and poultry rearing. As a result, many families, like Doljin’s, have started their own small-scale chicken farming businesses, which can generate over $100-$180 dollars a year in extra income with as few as 10 chickens.

In late 2004, with support from Give2Asia, a U.S. non-profit organization established by The Asia Foundation, Byatshandaa and the MWFA constructed a poultry-training center to complement and strengthen MWFA’s vegetable training center....

In late 2004, with support from Give2Asia, a U.S. non-profit organization established by The Asia Foundation, Byatshandaa and the MWFA constructed a poultry-training center to complement and strengthen MWFA’s vegetable training center. Over the last year and a half, MWFA has trained more than 500 families in sustainable vegetable farming and poultry rearing. As a result, many families, like Doljin’s, have started their own small-scale chicken farming businesses, which can generate over $100-$180 dollars a year in extra income with as few as 10 chickens.

The Asia Foundation’s Women’s Empowerment Program is committed to improving the lives and livelihood of women throughout Pakistan. With over 54 years of experience on-the-ground in Pakistan, our programs include initiatives to...

The Asia Foundation’s Women’s Empowerment Program is committed to improving the lives and livelihood of women throughout Pakistan. With over 54 years of experience on-the-ground in Pakistan, our programs include initiatives to encourage women to vote, raise women’s awareness of their rights, and give women the skills to earn an income. The Asia Foundation has just completed a very successful 18-month long program to empower impoverished women in eight provinces in Pakistan. The goal of the project was to train women to use new technologies and understand markets so that they could become successful as entrepreneurs.

Despite recent improvements in the country's economy, gender inequality in Mongolia persists. Through our Women's Empowerment Program, The Asia Foundation works to advance women's rights, increase women's economic opportunities, and address...

Despite recent improvements in the country's economy, gender inequality in Mongolia persists. Through our Women's Empowerment Program, The Asia Foundation works to advance women's rights, increase women's economic opportunities, and address the challenges that hinder women's full participation in society.

The Asia Foundation's Women's Empowerment Program works closely with our local partners to address these challenges and ensure that women can be a key contributor to development in China. The program advances women's empowerment through...

The Asia Foundation's Women's Empowerment Program works closely with our local partners to address these challenges and ensure that women can be a key contributor to development in China. The program advances women's empowerment through education, increasing economic security, mitigating the effects of natural disasters, and helping women access their legal rights.

For over 50 years, The Asia Foundation has been cooperating with Indonesian organizations to expand women’s rights and opportunities, and enable them to participate and be effective leaders in the political and economic life of their...

For over 50 years, The Asia Foundation has been cooperating with Indonesian organizations to expand women’s rights and opportunities, and enable them to participate and be effective leaders in the political and economic life of their society.

For more than 20 years, The Asia Foundation has worked to empower Nepali women. Nepal is one of the least-developed countries in the world and experiences high rates of poverty, exacerbating the cultural disadvantages faced by Nepali...

For more than 20 years, The Asia Foundation has worked to empower Nepali women. Nepal is one of the least-developed countries in the world and experiences high rates of poverty, exacerbating the cultural disadvantages faced by Nepali women. To increase women’s opportunities and improve their status, the Foundation has protected women’s legal rights and reformed discriminatory laws and policies; provided educational scholarships to disadvantaged girls; supported vocational training and job placement for young women at-risk of trafficking and trafficking survivors; and trained women to run for elected office to ensure their needs are reflected in public decisionmaking.

The Asia Foundation’s East Timor programs support the development of democratic institutions and processes and the active participation of women at the national and local levels in all aspects of nation-building. The Foundation...

The Asia Foundation’s East Timor programs support the development of democratic institutions and processes and the active participation of women at the national and local levels in all aspects of nation-building. The Foundation cooperates with Timorese organizations to increase opportunities for women in this new democracy.

Fundasaun Ázia nia programa sira iha Timor- Leste tulun dezenvolvimentu ba instituisaun demokrátika no prosesu sira, no partisipasaun ativa feto sira nian iha nivel nasionál no lokál iha aspetu hotu-hotu prosesu...

Fundasaun Ázia nia programa sira iha Timor- Leste tulun dezenvolvimentu ba instituisaun demokrátika no prosesu sira, no partisipasaun ativa feto sira nian iha nivel nasionál no lokál iha aspetu hotu-hotu prosesu harii nasaun nian. Fundasaun koopera ho organizasaun Timór sira hodi aumenta oportunidade ba feto sira iha demokrasia foun ida ne’e.

Across Asia, there is a growing commitment to
democratic principles of governance and citizen
participation. However, in many Asian countries,
women still face serious cultural, social, and legal
barriers that constrain...

Across Asia, there is a growing commitment to
democratic principles of governance and citizen
participation. However, in many Asian countries,
women still face serious cultural, social, and legal
barriers that constrain their full participation in
democratic processes. The Asia Foundation works
with local partners across the Asia-Pacific region
to increase the number of women voting; improve
the quality of women’s votes; encourage that elections
are free and fair and ensure that women’s
votes are counted; and help women to enter politics
and become candidates and leaders themselves.

The Asia Foundation has had a dedicated program to increasing women’s participation in democratic processes and public decisionmaking across the Asia-Pacific region since 1992. The Foundation’s commitment to advancing women’s...

The Asia Foundation has had a dedicated program to increasing women’s participation in democratic processes and public decisionmaking across the Asia-Pacific region since 1992. The Foundation’s commitment to advancing women’s political participation is based on the recognition that broad citizen participation is not only an important end in itself, but it is also the key to addressing the immediate, practical, and longterm strategic needs of women. Ultimately, increasing women’s political participation is an effective means for promoting more open, democratic societies in which women are full participants and beneficiaries of national development. Working with and through local partner organizations in 21 countries throughout Asia, the Foundation serves as a regional resource providing technical expertise, training, and financial support.