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The Mongolian economy is growing at an unprecedented rate. Sustained economic growth is boosting gross domestic product (GDP), supporting job creation, reducing poverty levels, and allowing the economy to expand into new fields. Despite these...

The Mongolian economy is growing at an unprecedented rate. Sustained economic growth is boosting gross domestic product (GDP), supporting job creation, reducing poverty levels, and allowing the economy to expand into new fields. Despite these impressive successes, there have been persistent reports in the media about the existence of corrupt practices. These reports often relate to government employees asking businessmen for non-stipulated fees in return for services, for example, to process or expedite obtaining permits and documents, such as licenses, needed by business to operate. Until now, there has been no data about the pervasiveness of corrupt practices affecting business-government relations in Mongolia. The Study of Private Perceptions of Corruption (STOPP) was designed to obtain a picture of the extent of corruption, based on the experience of members of the business community. Interviewing representatives of small, medium, and large sized business enterprises, this study captures the similarities and differences companies face in relation to corrupt practices, breaking down the findings by sector.

February 2013

Over the past decade, community-­based development (CBD) programs have become among the most common and widely-­accepted methods for providing assistance to conflict-­affected regions. These trends partly...

February 2013

Over the past decade, community-­based development (CBD) programs have become among the most common and widely-­accepted methods for providing assistance to conflict-­affected regions. These trends partly reflect an increased sensitivity to conflict dynamics and a commitment to extend the benefits of development to conflict-­affected communities in order to help them rebuild infrastructure and improve livelihoods. In the Philippines, the government has adopted CBD as a core component of its strategy to address internal armed conflict, and nearly all of the major international development partners are implementing some form of CBD programming to support conflict-­affected communities. Community-­based development refers to a broad spectrum of development program approaches that channel the benefits of aid directly to the community level and often (though not all cases) prioritize participation and ownership by community members in program implementation. This study was undertaken to provide some clarity and guidance on CBD in conflict-­affected areas.

The Mongolian economy is growing at an unprecedented rate. Sustained economic growth is boosting gross domestic product (GDP), supporting job creation, reducing poverty levels, and allowing the economy to expand into new...

The Mongolian economy is growing at an unprecedented rate. Sustained economic growth is boosting gross domestic product (GDP), supporting job creation, reducing poverty levels, and allowing the economy to expand into new fields. Despite these impressive successes, there have been persistent reports in the media about the existence of corrupt practices. These reports often relate to government employees asking businessmen for non-stipulated fees in return for services, for example, to process or expedite obtaining permits and documents, such as licenses, needed by business to operate. Until now, there has been no data about the pervasiveness of corrupt practices affecting business-government relations in Mongolia. The Study of Private Perceptions of Corruption (STOPP) was designed to obtain a picture of the extent of corruption, based on the experience of members of the business community. Interviewing representatives of small, medium, and large sized business enterprises, this study captures the similarities and differences companies face in relation to corrupt practices, breaking down the findings by sector.

Keynote Address by H.E. Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, Secretary General of ASEAN and Trustee of The Asia Foundation, at The Asia Foundation's recent international conference: "Korea’s Changing Roles in Southeast Asia: Expanding Influence and...

Keynote Address by H.E. Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, Secretary General of ASEAN and Trustee of The Asia Foundation, at The Asia Foundation's recent international conference: "Korea’s Changing Roles in Southeast Asia: Expanding Influence and Relations."

Keynote speech by former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Thomas Hubbard, delivered at a public policy forum on "Prospects for Deepening the U.S.-ROK Alliance," co-sponsored by the Center for U.S.-Korea Policy, The Asia Foundation’s Korea...

Keynote speech by former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Thomas Hubbard, delivered at a public policy forum on "Prospects for Deepening the U.S.-ROK Alliance," co-sponsored by the Center for U.S.-Korea Policy, The Asia Foundation’s Korea office and Friends of The Asia Foundation/Korea.

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.

The Asia Foundation released findings from its most recent public opinion poll in Afghanistan, which covers the largest population sample ever surveyed at one time in all 34 of Afghanistan’s provinces. “Afghanistan in 2007: A...

The Asia Foundation released findings from its most recent public opinion poll in Afghanistan, which covers the largest population sample ever surveyed at one time in all 34 of Afghanistan’s provinces. “Afghanistan in 2007: A Survey of the Afghan People”  follows polls conducted by the Foundation in 2004 and 2006.  Collectively, the three surveys establish an accurate and long-term barometer of public opinion across Afghanistan to help assess the direction in which the country is moving in the post-Taliban era. A democracy assessment survey.

Follows poll conducted by the Foundation in 2004.  Collectively, with the 2007 survey, the three surveys establish an accurate and long-term barometer of public opinion across Afghanistan to help assess the direction in which the country...

Follows poll conducted by the Foundation in 2004.  Collectively, with the 2007 survey, the three surveys establish an accurate and long-term barometer of public opinion across Afghanistan to help assess the direction in which the country is moving in the post-Taliban era. A democracy assessment survey.

This report presents the findings of the most comprehensive public opinion poll conducted in Afghanistan in the post-Taliban era. The survey was undertaken by The Asia Foundation [Project Direction and Editing by The Asia Foundation] in order...

This report presents the findings of the most comprehensive public opinion poll conducted in Afghanistan in the post-Taliban era. The survey was undertaken by The Asia Foundation [Project Direction and Editing by The Asia Foundation] in order to provide detailed, quantified information on the knowledge and attitudes of Afghan citizens regarding their country’s forthcoming first national elections, now scheduled for October 2004. The goal was to use the findings to provide the Foundation and other non-governmental organizations conducting voter education with information needed to more accurately plan their work for the election. A democracy assessment survey.