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A survey conducted prior to the National and Provincial Assembly elections of 2008 to gauge the knowledge and attitudes of the Pakistani electorate to help identify the most appropriate audiences, locations, form and language for pre-election...

A survey conducted prior to the National and Provincial Assembly elections of 2008 to gauge the knowledge and attitudes of the Pakistani electorate to help identify the most appropriate audiences, locations, form and language for pre-election voter education materials and activities.

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.

A nonprofit sector governance guide for NGOs and civil society groups in Vietnam to provide them with a broader understanding of civil society development issues in general and in Vietnam in particular; and to provide clear guidance on the...

A nonprofit sector governance guide for NGOs and civil society groups in Vietnam to provide them with a broader understanding of civil society development issues in general and in Vietnam in particular; and to provide clear guidance on the critical elements affecting the establishment and operations of a strong and credible civil society organization - from internal governance issues, to fundraising, to human resources.

In March 2008 the fifth semi-annual corruption benchmarking survey was completed. The purpose of the survey is to better understand the scope and incidence of corruption at the household level in Mongolia. Findings and conclusions serve to...

In March 2008 the fifth semi-annual corruption benchmarking survey was completed. The purpose of the survey is to better understand the scope and incidence of corruption at the household level in Mongolia. Findings and conclusions serve to benchmark changes in experience, attitudes and perceptions over an extended period of time, and thereby contribute to better-informed policy-making, and the refinement of interventions and activities that inform and engage citizens as active participants in the effort to combat corruption in Mongolia.

(In Mongolian) In March 2008 the fifth semi-annual corruption benchmarking survey was completed. The purpose of the survey is to better understand the scope and incidence of corruption at the household level in Mongolia.  Findings and...

(In Mongolian) In March 2008 the fifth semi-annual corruption benchmarking survey was completed. The purpose of the survey is to better understand the scope and incidence of corruption at the household level in Mongolia.  Findings and conclusions serve to benchmark changes in experience, attitudes and perceptions over an extended period of time, and thereby contribute to better-informed policy-making, and the refinement of interventions and activities that inform and engage citizens as active participants in the effort to combat corruption in Mongolia.

Throughout Asia, The Asia Foundation works to improve governance, law, and civil society; empower women; strengthen economic reform and development; and promote international relations. With a network of 17 field offices and a proven track...

Throughout Asia, The Asia Foundation works to improve governance, law, and civil society; empower women; strengthen economic reform and development; and promote international relations. With a network of 17 field offices and a proven track record in Asia since 1954, the Foundation has been a leader in building human and institutional capacity throughout the Asia Pacific, providing thousands of scholarships, more than 40 million English-language books, and countless opportunities for training, expert assistance, and effective policy dialogues.

Along with hundreds of other undocumented Thais, 21 people from three generations of the Charnsamut family have been recognized as legal citizens of Thailand thanks to The Asia Foundation's Tsunami Rights and Legal Aid Center (T-LAC) DNA...

Along with hundreds of other undocumented Thais, 21 people from three generations of the Charnsamut family have been recognized as legal citizens of Thailand thanks to The Asia Foundation's Tsunami Rights and Legal Aid Center (T-LAC) DNA testing program.

Since 1961, The Asia Foundation has been working with private Islamic schools (pondok) in Thailand. The Foundation recognizes the central role of Islam in the education process and has partnered with local reformers working with...

Since 1961, The Asia Foundation has been working with private Islamic schools (pondok) in Thailand. The Foundation recognizes the central role of Islam in the education process and has partnered with local reformers working with pondok to upgrade the quality of their instruction.

Since 1961, The Asia Foundation has been working with private Islamic schools (pondok) in Thailand. The Foundation recognizes the central role of Islam in the education process and has partnered with local reformers working with...

Since 1961, The Asia Foundation has been working with private Islamic schools (pondok) in Thailand. The Foundation recognizes the central role of Islam in the education process and has partnered with local reformers working with pondok to upgrade the quality of their instruction.

The Asia Foundation supports creative extracurricular activities – including science, math, language, and social studies camps – to improve the quality of education for students of private Islamic schools (pondok) in...

The Asia Foundation supports creative extracurricular activities – including science, math, language, and social studies camps – to improve the quality of education for students of private Islamic schools (pondok) in Thailand.

This handbook presents basic information on advocacy and how it can be pursued by private enterprises, government institutions and other organizations in Sri Lanka to establish and safeguard their rights. It was prepared by The Asia...

This handbook presents basic information on advocacy and how it can be pursued by private enterprises, government institutions and other organizations in Sri Lanka to establish and safeguard their rights. It was prepared by The Asia Foundation, Sri Lanka, through its Local Economic Governance Program, with financial support from the Australian Agency for International Development and the Department for International Development (UK). The handbook is largely adapted from a publication on policy advocacy for SMEs in Indonesia, prepared by The Asia Foundation in Indonesia. It has also drawn on advocacy materials developed Dr. Hetifah Sjaifudian Sumarto, an independent consultant to The Asia Foundation.

The Asia Foundation's Tsunami Rights and Legal Aid Center (T-LAC) enables Thai families living in remote tsunami-affected areas to receive free DNA tests in order to obtain national ID cards and gain access to their full rights as Thai...

The Asia Foundation's Tsunami Rights and Legal Aid Center (T-LAC) enables Thai families living in remote tsunami-affected areas to receive free DNA tests in order to obtain national ID cards and gain access to their full rights as Thai citizens.

Road Transportation, Regulations and Charges in Indonesia. To assess the size and nature of domestic road transportation costs, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the University of Indonesia's Institute for Economic and Social Research...

Road Transportation, Regulations and Charges in Indonesia. To assess the size and nature of domestic road transportation costs, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the University of Indonesia's Institute for Economic and Social Research (LPEM-FEUI) implemented a comprehensive survey of domestic trucking costs along nine routes in Indonesia. The survey explicitly examined licensing costs, road charges and the costs associated with poor infrastructure. Through GPS tracking and interviews with firm managers and truck drivers, the survey identifies exactly who is charging drivers, where they are being charged and how much.

Bahasa Indonesia version - Road Transportation, Regulations and Charges in Indonesia. To assess the size and nature of domestic road transportation costs, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the University of Indonesia's Institute for...

Bahasa Indonesia version - Road Transportation, Regulations and Charges in Indonesia. To assess the size and nature of domestic road transportation costs, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the University of Indonesia's Institute for Economic and Social Research (LPEM-FEUI) implemented a comprehensive survey of domestic trucking costs along nine routes in Indonesia. The survey explicitly examined licensing costs, road charges and the costs associated with poor infrastructure. Through GPS tracking and interviews with firm managers and truck drivers, the survey identifies exactly who is charging drivers, where they are being charged and how much.

(Small version - no graphics) - Road Transportation, Regulations and Charges in Indonesia. To assess the size and nature of domestic road transportation costs, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the University of Indonesia's Institute...

(Small version - no graphics) - Road Transportation, Regulations and Charges in Indonesia. To assess the size and nature of domestic road transportation costs, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the University of Indonesia's Institute for Economic and Social Research (LPEM-FEUI) implemented a comprehensive survey of domestic trucking costs along nine routes in Indonesia. The survey explicitly examined licensing costs, road charges and the costs associated with poor infrastructure. Through GPS tracking and interviews with firm managers and truck drivers, the survey identifies exactly who is charging drivers, where they are being charged and how much.

(In Bahasa - small version - no graphics) - Road Transportation, Regulations and Charges in Indonesia. To assess the size and nature of domestic road transportation costs, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the University of Indonesia's...

(In Bahasa - small version - no graphics) - Road Transportation, Regulations and Charges in Indonesia. To assess the size and nature of domestic road transportation costs, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the University of Indonesia's Institute for Economic and Social Research (LPEM-FEUI) implemented a comprehensive survey of domestic trucking costs along nine routes in Indonesia. The survey explicitly examined licensing costs, road charges and the costs associated with poor infrastructure. Through GPS tracking and interviews with firm managers and truck drivers, the survey identifies exactly who is charging drivers, where they are being charged and how much.