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Enkhjargal began working at the National Center Against Violence (NCAV) 10 years ago as a volunteer while finishing her law degree. Motivated by a traumatic childhood event and her mother’s strength, she became an outspoken advocate for...

Enkhjargal began working at the National Center Against Violence (NCAV) 10 years ago as a volunteer while finishing her law degree. Motivated by a traumatic childhood event and her mother’s strength, she became an outspoken advocate for peoples’ rights. And now, she is the driving force behind the NCAV, a human rights organization dedicated to protecting women and children against violence.

In Mongolian

Enkhjargal began working at the National Center Against Violence (NCAV) 10 years ago as a volunteer while finishing her law degree. Motivated by a traumatic childhood event and her mother’s strength, she became an...

In Mongolian

Enkhjargal began working at the National Center Against Violence (NCAV) 10 years ago as a volunteer while finishing her law degree. Motivated by a traumatic childhood event and her mother’s strength, she became an outspoken advocate for peoples’ rights. And now, she is the driving force behind the NCAV, a human rights organization dedicated to protecting women and children against violence.

Corruption is pervasive in Mongolia. A rapid transition to democracy and a market economy created huge demands on a bureaucracy that lacked the resources, checks and balances, and public and legislative oversight to prevent corruption....

Corruption is pervasive in Mongolia. A rapid transition to democracy and a market economy created huge demands on a bureaucracy that lacked the resources, checks and balances, and public and legislative oversight to prevent corruption. Corruption in Mongolia influences relations between the government, the private sector, and civil society, and transcends all political party lines. The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), developed a new initiative to reduce the incidence and scope of corruption, to strengthen institutional and public capacity to combat corruption, and to empower the public to demand transparency and accountability.

In Mongolian-

Corruption is pervasive in Mongolia. A rapid transition to democracy and a market economy created huge demands on a bureaucracy that lacked the resources, checks and balances, and public and legislative oversight to...

In Mongolian-

Corruption is pervasive in Mongolia. A rapid transition to democracy and a market economy created huge demands on a bureaucracy that lacked the resources, checks and balances, and public and legislative oversight to prevent corruption. Corruption in Mongolia influences relations between the government, the private sector, and civil society, and transcends all political party lines. The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), developed a new initiative to reduce the incidence and scope of corruption, to strengthen institutional and public capacity to combat corruption, and to empower the public to demand transparency and accountability.

On March 27, a senior-ranking Mongolian Delegation arrived in Malaysia for four days of consultations and networking to combat corruption. With The Asia Foundation support, the delegation, led by Members of Parliament G. Zandanshatar and Dr....

On March 27, a senior-ranking Mongolian Delegation arrived in Malaysia for four days of consultations and networking to combat corruption. With The Asia Foundation support, the delegation, led by Members of Parliament G. Zandanshatar and Dr. J. Batkhuyag and Deputy Prosecutor General Ch. Munkhbat met with representatives from 26 Asian countries. As a result of the intense four days of consultations, a formal institution-building relationship is being developed with the Anti- Corruption Agency of Malaysia, and bridges were built with Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), Singapore’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Board (CPIB), the Asia Pacific Group (APG), the U.N. Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and other institutions region-wide. The Asia Foundation is actively promoting Mongolia’s participation in this network, which is the basis for cooperation, communication, and mutual legal assistance that contributes to fighting corruption and transnational crime.

Mongolian language version

On March 27, a senior-ranking Mongolian Delegation arrived in Malaysia for four days of consultations and networking to combat corruption. With The Asia Foundation support, the delegation, led by Members of...

Mongolian language version

On March 27, a senior-ranking Mongolian Delegation arrived in Malaysia for four days of consultations and networking to combat corruption. With The Asia Foundation support, the delegation, led by Members of Parliament G. Zandanshatar and Dr. J. Batkhuyag and Deputy Prosecutor General Ch. Munkhbat met with representatives from 26 Asian countries. As a result of the intense four days of consultations, a formal institution-building relationship is being developed with the Anti- Corruption Agency of Malaysia, and bridges were built with Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), Singapore’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Board (CPIB), the Asia Pacific Group (APG), the U.N. Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and other institutions region-wide. The Asia Foundation is actively promoting Mongolia’s participation in this network, which is the basis for cooperation, communication, and mutual legal assistance that contributes to fighting corruption and transnational crime.

In 2005, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with Center for Human Rights and Development, began to define the origins of trafficking by documenting a series of trafficking case studies through interviews with victims of trafficking and human...

In 2005, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with Center for Human Rights and Development, began to define the origins of trafficking by documenting a series of trafficking case studies through interviews with victims of trafficking and human rights lawyers and law enforcement officials. The Foundation is now developing an anti-trafficking benchmarking tool to identify the incidence of trafficking within, to, and from Mongolia. The first benchmarking study will be completed by August 2006.

In 2005, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with Center for Human Rights and Development, began to define the origins of trafficking by documenting a series of trafficking case studies through interviews with victims of trafficking and human...

In 2005, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with Center for Human Rights and Development, began to define the origins of trafficking by documenting a series of trafficking case studies through interviews with victims of trafficking and human rights lawyers and law enforcement officials. The Foundation is now developing an anti-trafficking benchmarking tool to identify the incidence of trafficking within, to, and from Mongolia. The first benchmarking study will be completed by August 2006.

Community and public radio is a powerful force for democracy and development in Mongolia. The Gobi Wave radio station in Dalamzagad, Umnu Gobi Aimag, is among the leaders in a movement to provide objective and uncensored news to local and...

Community and public radio is a powerful force for democracy and development in Mongolia. The Gobi Wave radio station in Dalamzagad, Umnu Gobi Aimag, is among the leaders in a movement to provide objective and uncensored news to local and regional audiences. Gobi Wave broadcasts on FM 103.6 for approximately 12 hours everyday. On two days, Gobi broadcasts for two hours using the national long-wave transmitters. Using long wave, Gobi reaches populations in five aimags, and is their lifeline to news and information.

Mongolian language version

Community and public radio is a powerful force for democracy and development in Mongolia. The Gobi Wave radio station in Dalamzagad, Umnu Gobi Aimag, is among the leaders in a movement to provide objective...

Mongolian language version

Community and public radio is a powerful force for democracy and development in Mongolia. The Gobi Wave radio station in Dalamzagad, Umnu Gobi Aimag, is among the leaders in a movement to provide objective and uncensored news to local and regional audiences. Gobi Wave broadcasts on FM 103.6 for approximately 12 hours everyday. On two days, Gobi broadcasts for two hours using the national long-wave transmitters. Using long wave, Gobi reaches populations in five aimags, and is their lifeline to news and information.

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.

On March 10, 2006, The Asia Foundation signed an important agreement with the Children’s Book Palace that will provide space and help to distribute as many as 100,000 books nationwide over the next three years. The event was attended by...

On March 10, 2006, The Asia Foundation signed an important agreement with the Children’s Book Palace that will provide space and help to distribute as many as 100,000 books nationwide over the next three years. The event was attended by Minister of Education, Culture and Sciences Enkhtuvshin, Deputy Secretary of MPRP, Idevkhten, U.S. Ambassador Pamela J.Slutz, and Todd Smith, Head of the Canada Fund. The Asia Foundation’s Books for Asia program received generous support from both the U.S. Embassy and from the Canada Fund, which put books in the hands of tens of thousands of students, scholars, and citizens nationwide.

On March 31, 2006, The Asia Foundation donated 1200 English language text books, on various subjects, for adults and children, to 30 rural (soum level) public libraries throughout Mongolia. This moving event gave librarians, some from remote...

On March 31, 2006, The Asia Foundation donated 1200 English language text books, on various subjects, for adults and children, to 30 rural (soum level) public libraries throughout Mongolia. This moving event gave librarians, some from remote rural areas, the opportunity to directly receive the donation on their communities’ behalf. “I want to thank The Asia Foundation for donating these books, which will be useful to a variety of people in our community and will enrich their knowledge of English and the U.S.” said Dulamsuren from Sukhbaatar Province in Mongolia. “I have been a librarian for 33 years and these are the first English-language books that our library has received, thank you!”

Mongolian language version

On March 31, 2006, The Asia Foundation donated 1200 English language text books, on various subjects, for adults and children, to 30 rural (soum level) public libraries throughout Mongolia. This moving event...

Mongolian language version

On March 31, 2006, The Asia Foundation donated 1200 English language text books, on various subjects, for adults and children, to 30 rural (soum level) public libraries throughout Mongolia. This moving event gave librarians, some from remote rural areas, the opportunity to directly receive the donation on their communities’ behalf. “I want to thank The Asia Foundation for donating these books, which will be useful to a variety of people in our community and will enrich their knowledge of English and the U.S.” said Dulamsuren from Sukhbaatar Province in Mongolia. “I have been a librarian for 33 years and these are the first English-language books that our library has received, thank you!”

The Asia Foundation recently won an Asian Development Bank (ADB) grant of $333,000 for Indonesia, Pakistan, and the Marshall Islands to design and implement pilot projects to promote increased public participation in local budget planning...

The Asia Foundation recently won an Asian Development Bank (ADB) grant of $333,000 for Indonesia, Pakistan, and the Marshall Islands to design and implement pilot projects to promote increased public participation in local budget planning through the establishment of citizens’ budget fora. The eight month project seeks to broaden understanding and debate of local budgets so that citizens are more engaged in formulation and oversight of budgets. Lessons learned in the different country contexts will be shared through a final conference and publication.

Overview of The Asia Foundatino's Timor-Leste program - in Tetum.

Husi kedas tinan 1992 mai, The Asia Foundation hala’o ona kooperasaun ho instituisaun lokál sira iha Timor-Leste kona-ba dezenvolvimentu...

Overview of The Asia Foundatino's Timor-Leste program - in Tetum.

Husi kedas tinan 1992 mai, The Asia Foundation hala’o ona kooperasaun ho instituisaun lokál sira iha Timor-Leste kona-ba dezenvolvimentu konstitusionál no reforma legál, edukasaun, negósius estranjeirus, direitus umanus, no dezenvolvimentu ba lideransa. Hafoin referendu 1999 ne’ebé lori Timor-Leste ba independénsia, The Asia Foundation hala’o edukasaun kompreensivu ba votante sira barbarak molok halao programa konaba eleisaun ba asembleia konstituinte no eleisaun presidensiál iha tinan 2001 no 2002.

The Asia Foundation is a leader in the fight against trafficking in persons in Asia, one of the most egregious human rights abuses in the region. In Vietnam, women and children are trafficked to China, Cambodia, Taiwan, and South Korea for...

The Asia Foundation is a leader in the fight against trafficking in persons in Asia, one of the most egregious human rights abuses in the region. In Vietnam, women and children are trafficked to China, Cambodia, Taiwan, and South Korea for sexual exploitation, forced marriages, labor in sweatshops, and/or domestic servitude; and the number of trafficking victims increases annually. Even when these victims manage to return to Vietnam, they face tremendous difficulty in reintegrating into their communities. Stigmatized by society and traumatized by their experience, they generally do not have the education and skills necessary for gainful employment. These women are at a high risk of being re-trafficked.

This report looks back at a decade of trafficking-related research in Cambodia. It systematically reviews what the available information can—and cannot—tell us about the patterns, extent and consequences of trafficking in Cambodia...

This report looks back at a decade of trafficking-related research in Cambodia. It systematically reviews what the available information can—and cannot—tell us about the patterns, extent and consequences of trafficking in Cambodia (and in relation to its neighboring countries). This also involves a critical assessment of the major approaches, perspectives and debates that have guided the research; the ways in which the studies were conducted; and the extent to which specific research findings can be generalized to Cambodia as a whole, taking into account the limits of the targeted groups, sectors and locations.

The Asia Foundation collected data for the first of six semi-annual benchmarking surveys in late March 2006. This survey was undertaken in an effort to better understand the scope and incidence of corruption at the household level in Mongolia....

The Asia Foundation collected data for the first of six semi-annual benchmarking surveys in late March 2006. This survey was undertaken in an effort to better understand the scope and incidence of corruption at the household level in Mongolia. It is intended to provide objective insights and correct misperceptions that will shape future programming. The Asia Foundation wanted to identify where, why and how administrative-level corruption impacts households, and to explore the characteristics of corruption in Mongolia.

Under current law, there are few protections afforded to communities and citizens from the potential impacts of mining. This may change if the Homeland and Water Protection Coalition of River Movements, and partner environmental and civil...

Under current law, there are few protections afforded to communities and citizens from the potential impacts of mining. This may change if the Homeland and Water Protection Coalition of River Movements, and partner environmental and civil society organizations are successful in their campaign to introduce amendments to the Law on Minerals which is on the legislative agenda for this spring session of Parliament.

Under current law, there are few protections afforded to communities and citizens from the potential impacts of mining. This may change if the Homeland and Water Protection Coalition of River Movements, and partner environmental and civil...

Under current law, there are few protections afforded to communities and citizens from the potential impacts of mining. This may change if the Homeland and Water Protection Coalition of River Movements, and partner environmental and civil society organizations are successful in their campaign to introduce amendments to the Law on Minerals which is on the legislative agenda for this spring session of Parliament.

Pakistan’s economic and social challenges include rapid population growth, a fragile macroeconomic situation, governance problems, slow progress on poverty reduction, and gender disparities. All of these factors have contributed to poor...

Pakistan’s economic and social challenges include rapid population growth, a fragile macroeconomic situation, governance problems, slow progress on poverty reduction, and gender disparities. All of these factors have contributed to poor health indicators for a large segment of Pakistan’s population, characterized by high maternal and child mortality and morbidity rates. The Asia Foundation promotes participatory, accountable, and transparent governance and strengthening the rule of law, and in Pakistan, this work extends to the health sector.

On January 30, 2006, five sponsoring agencies — The World Bank, The Asia Foundation, and the Governments of the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom — launched a study in Colombo, Sri Lanka, titled, The Strategic Conflict...

On January 30, 2006, five sponsoring agencies — The World Bank, The Asia Foundation, and the Governments of the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom — launched a study in Colombo, Sri Lanka, titled, The Strategic Conflict Assessment – Aid, Conflict, and Peacebuilding in Sri Lanka, to guide the international community to better support the Sri Lankan people’s bid for peace after more than 22 years of conflict.

The Aceh Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Appraisal (ARRA) program is aimed at giving an up-to-date picture of the current status of the reconstruction and rehabilitation process in Aceh. The views gathered in the ARRA process were collected...

The Aceh Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Appraisal (ARRA) program is aimed at giving an up-to-date picture of the current status of the reconstruction and rehabilitation process in Aceh. The views gathered in the ARRA process were collected from victims and from service providers, both from the government and from national and international non-governmental organizations.