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Report from the Seoul authors' workshop, which provided a forum for focused discussion on the forthcoming publication, Inclusive Growth and Development Cooperation: Experiences and Lessons from Asia, which draws from the past year's...

Report from the Seoul authors' workshop, which provided a forum for focused discussion on the forthcoming publication, Inclusive Growth and Development Cooperation: Experiences and Lessons from Asia, which draws from the past year's dialogues in New Delhi and Beijing. At the workshop, participants shared comments and critical analysis of each draft chapter.

Occasional Paper No. 18, October 2012

Thailand's southernmost provinces of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, and the four Malay-speaking districts in Songkhla province have a combined population of about 2 million people, of whom more than...

Occasional Paper No. 18, October 2012

Thailand's southernmost provinces of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, and the four Malay-speaking districts in Songkhla province have a combined population of about 2 million people, of whom more than 1.5 million are Malay Muslims. This distinctive ethnic-religious group has a history and identity that predates the imposition of centralized rule of the Thais in the early 20th century and was once part of the independent Sultanate of Patani. Thailand's nation-state constructs, along with its historical narrative and the centralized structure of the Thai state agencies, have at various times been both unable and unwilling to accommodate their unique Malay identity and historical narrative. Adding to their sense of alienation is the fact that the restive region, commonly referred to as the Deep South, is one of the most neglected regions in the country. This paper investigates the role of civil societies in Thailand's Deep South.

Hanoi, November 2011

A brief report on the standards in provision of services to victims of human trafficking. These draft Minimum Standards are part of the Preventing Human Trafficking and Protecting Victims in The Mekong...

Hanoi, November 2011

The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) has been working with The Asia Foundation to develop a set of National Minimum Standards on Victim Support as well as a Manual for Social Workers and...

Hanoi, November 2011

The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) has been working with The Asia Foundation to develop a set of National Minimum Standards on Victim Support as well as a Manual for Social Workers and Staff Providing Services for Victims of Human Trafficking. This documents has been developed with the following objectives:

i) To provide the best services and support for returnees to reintegrate into the community,

ii) to ensure that minimum standards of service provision are met;

iii) to provide information, knowledge, and basic skills for social workers and staff who support victims.

Occasional Paper No. 17, October 2012

China is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the world and faces both domestic and international pressure to curb its emissions and contribution to climate change. Recognizing its role...

Occasional Paper No. 17, October 2012

China is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the world and faces both domestic and international pressure to curb its emissions and contribution to climate change. Recognizing its role and potential for being a leader in addressing climate change, China has developed various policies and measures to address the issue. This paper presents a case study from The Asia Foundation-CEEPR project in an attempt to answer the following questions: What are the challenges to engage SMEs in the low carbon transition process in China, and what hurdles exist？ What are the opportunities in the low carbon transition, and what incentives might be put in place to promote the transition?

A comparative research project that provides an overview of civil society organizations (CSOs) in Vietnam. The research was carried out in Vietnam's two major metropolitan areas, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, which are the bases for the majority...

A comparative research project that provides an overview of civil society organizations (CSOs) in Vietnam. The research was carried out in Vietnam's two major metropolitan areas, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, which are the bases for the majority of Vietnamese CSOs. The research team selected fifty representative CSOs from each city, interviewing leaders of those organizations on multiple aspects of civil society operation and development. The findings focus on civil society governance, programmatic focus, operational approaches, forms of engagement with other sectors such as businesses and government, networking, and funding.

Application form for LankaCorps Fellows program. Applications should be submitted to: James Grant, Program Assistant, Asian American Exchange, The Asia Foundation, Tel: (415) 743-3303; E-mail:

Application form for LankaCorps Fellows program. Applications should be submitted to: James Grant, Program Assistant, Asian American Exchange, The Asia Foundation, Tel: (415) 743-3303; E-mail: jgrant@asiafound.org.

The Asia Foundation has been working with the Ministry of Justice in Sri Lanka since the 1960s on a variety of programs designed to improve the administration of justice. The first Community Mediation Boards of Sri Lanka were established in...

The Asia Foundation has been working with the Ministry of Justice in Sri Lanka since the 1960s on a variety of programs designed to improve the administration of justice. The first Community Mediation Boards of Sri Lanka were established in 1990 as an alternative form of dispute resolution, providing accessible, timely, and affordable justice by settling disputes between individuals, families, and small groups. Since then, the Foundation has supported the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) with the objective of facilitating the voluntary settlement of minor disputes using interest-based mediation. The Community Mediation Boards project is the Foundation’s longest-running program of assistance in Sri Lanka.

The Asia Foundation supports efforts to build more effective and responsive law and justice mechanisms at both local and national levels and through both formal and informal institutions. We work with partners in government, nongovernmental...

The Asia Foundation supports efforts to build more effective and responsive law and justice mechanisms at both local and national levels and through both formal and informal institutions. We work with partners in government, nongovernmental organizations, and within communities, with the ultimate aim of helping to increase access to justice, improve community safety, strengthen peace and security, and accelerate sustainable economic and social development.

The Asia Foundation supports efforts to build more effective and responsive law and justice mechanisms at both local and national levels and through both formal and informal institutions. We work with partners in government, nongovernmental...

The Asia Foundation supports efforts to build more effective and responsive law and justice mechanisms at both local and national levels and through both formal and informal institutions. We work with partners in government, nongovernmental organizations, and within communities, with the ultimate aim of helping to increase access to justice, improve community safety, strengthen peace and security, and accelerate sustainable economic and social development.

The Asia Foundation's Books for Asia program has been providing books, software, and other educational materials throughout Asia for more than fifty years. Since 1954, Books for Asia has distributed more than 41 million books, journals, and...

The Asia Foundation's Books for Asia program has been providing books, software, and other educational materials throughout Asia for more than fifty years. Since 1954, Books for Asia has distributed more than 41 million books, journals, and other educational resources to more than 50,000 academic and nonacademic institutions in dozens of Asian countries. 

The Asia Foundation is committed to advancing women's rights and enhancing the role of women in Indonesia's democratic and economic development. Drawing on nearly 55 years of experience in Indonesia and across Asia, the Foundation partners...

The Asia Foundation is committed to advancing women's rights and enhancing the role of women in Indonesia's democratic and economic development. Drawing on nearly 55 years of experience in Indonesia and across Asia, the Foundation partners with both civil society and government to support innovative initiatives that increase women's participation in the policy-making process; increase the representation of women in legislatures; push for greater budget transparency and equitable budget allocations; raise awareness of gender issues; and secure women's rights.

For more than two decades, The Asia Foundation has backed local initiatives to ensure the sustainability of natural resources across Asia. Working with civil society organizations, government and the private sector, the Foundation...

For more than two decades, The Asia Foundation has backed local initiatives to ensure the sustainability of natural resources across Asia. Working with civil society organizations, government and the private sector, the Foundation understands the complex interplay between environmental protection, economic development, local and regional government relations, private sector incentives and the rights of local communities. Improved governance is a vital component of any response to deforestation, land degradation and climate change and a key factor in achieving successful, sustainable development.

The Asia Foundation is committed to advancing women's rights and enhancing the role of women in Indonesia's democratic and economic development. Drawing on nearly 55 years of experience in Indonesia and across Asia, the Foundation partners...

The Asia Foundation is committed to advancing women's rights and enhancing the role of women in Indonesia's democratic and economic development. Drawing on nearly 55 years of experience in Indonesia and across Asia, the Foundation partners with both civil society and government to support innovative initiatives that increase women's participation in the policy-making process; increase the representation of women in legislatures; push for greater budget transparency and equitable budget allocations; raise awareness of gender issues; and secure women's rights.

The Asia Foundation's Books for Asia program envisions a world where every child has access to books that inspire them to develop to their full potential and where every community leader has access to up-todate information to inform his or her...

The Asia Foundation's Books for Asia program envisions a world where every child has access to books that inspire them to develop to their full potential and where every community leader has access to up-todate information to inform his or her decisions. An educated population is a powerful tool to combat poverty and disease, and to promote stability. In Indonesia alone, Books for Asia has distributed over 2.3 million English-language books and journals to Indonesian schools, higher education institutions, ministries and commissions, and professional and civic organizations since 1955.

For more than two decades, The Asia Foundation has backed local initiatives to ensure the sustainability of natural resources across Asia. Working with civil society organizations, government and the private sector, the Foundation understands...

For more than two decades, The Asia Foundation has backed local initiatives to ensure the sustainability of natural resources across Asia. Working with civil society organizations, government and the private sector, the Foundation understands the complex interplay between environmental protection, economic development, local and regional government relations, private sector incentives and the rights of local communities. Improved governance is a vital component of any response to deforestation, land degradation and climate change and a key factor in achieving successful, sustainable development.

This Report was prepared by the Centre for Law and Democracy (CLD), in collaboration with The Asia Foundation. It is part of the Australia Indonesia Electoral Support Program, which is managed by The Asia Foundation and fully funded by...

This Report was prepared by the Centre for Law and Democracy (CLD), in collaboration with The Asia Foundation. It is part of the Australia Indonesia Electoral Support Program, which is managed by The Asia Foundation and fully funded by Australian Aid.

In this issue: "National Geographic and Dr. Sakena Yacoobi Honored at Lotus Awards," "Visionary NGO Leader Sir Fazle Hasan Abed of BRAC is Asia Foundation Fellow," "Asia Foundation at Google's Big Tent on Open Data and Disaster Preparedness,"...

In this issue: "National Geographic and Dr. Sakena Yacoobi Honored at Lotus Awards," "Visionary NGO Leader Sir Fazle Hasan Abed of BRAC is Asia Foundation Fellow," "Asia Foundation at Google's Big Tent on Open Data and Disaster Preparedness," "Renowned Philanthropist Dr. Chong-Moon Lee Launches New Projects to Combat Human Trafficking," "Luce Scholars Report for Assignments in Asia," "Multimedia," "Briefly Noted," "Rockefeller Foundation Supports Post-Flood Recovery and Environment Initiative in Thailand."

Occasional Paper No. 16, August 2012

Justice and State-Building in Afghanistan: State vs. Society vs. Taliban is one of a series of analytical papers on The Asia Foundation’s recently released public-opinion survey,...

Occasional Paper No. 16, August 2012

Justice and State-Building in Afghanistan: State vs. Society vs. Taliban 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. The contributors comment on trends, patterns, and variations owing to Afghan geography, ethnicity, and other factors, and offer policy advice with a long-term view on the future of Afghanistan.