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This report presents the preliminary findings and recommendations of a survey study on citizens’ perceptions of the Indonesian justice sector, conceived and developed by The Asia Foundation and conducted by ACNielsen. A democracy...

This report presents the preliminary findings and recommendations of a survey study on citizens’ perceptions of the Indonesian justice sector, conceived and developed by The Asia Foundation and conducted by ACNielsen. A democracy assessment survey.

Building on a decade of support for development in East Timor, The Asia Foundation launched a major law reform program in 2002 to respond to the needs of the newly independent nation. The Asia Foundation supports the legal development efforts...

Building on a decade of support for development in East Timor, The Asia Foundation launched a major law reform program in 2002 to respond to the needs of the newly independent nation. The Asia Foundation supports the legal development efforts of government and civil society to strengthen the justice system at the national and local levels. The East Timor program strengthens the accountability and transparency of the judicial system, assists in the development of effective and accessible legal aid services and alternative dispute resolution, and strengthens women’s access to justice.

The Asia Foundation supports initiatives to strengthen institutional and human resource capacity, public-private partnerships, and policy reform in the fields of governance and law. Through a combination of grants and technical assistance, the...

The Asia Foundation supports initiatives to strengthen institutional and human resource capacity, public-private partnerships, and policy reform in the fields of governance and law. Through a combination of grants and technical assistance, the Foundation assists organizations throughout Asia on a range of critical issues, including national and local governance, legislative development, elections, access to justice, and conflict resolution.

Haré husi tulun ba Timor-Leste iha dékade ida nia laran, The Asia Foundation halo lansamentu ba programa boot reforma lei nian iha tinan 2002 hodi hatan ba nesesidade nasaun independente foun ida ne’e nian. The Asia...

Haré husi tulun ba Timor-Leste iha dékade ida nia laran, The Asia Foundation halo lansamentu ba programa boot reforma lei nian iha tinan 2002 hodi hatan ba nesesidade nasaun independente foun ida ne’e nian. The Asia Foundation fó apoiu ba inisiativa dezenvolvimentu legál husi governu no sosiedade sivil hodi hametin sistema justisa iha nivel nasionál no lokál. Programa ba Timor-Leste hametin transparénsia no responsabilidade sistema judisiál nian, tulun dezenvolvimentu asistensia legal no rezolusaun alternativa ba disputa atu bele sai efetivu no asesivel, nune’e mos hametin feto sira nia asesu ba justisa.

In 1999, the Indonesian National Police separated from the military structure to become its own independent entity. The transformation to an accountable, civilian police force has been an essential part of Indonesia's transition to democracy....

In 1999, the Indonesian National Police separated from the military structure to become its own independent entity. The transformation to an accountable, civilian police force has been an essential part of Indonesia's transition to democracy. However, getting past its militaristic legacy and winning the trust of the general public is often still a challenge. For over four years, The Asia Foundation has supported the development of Community- Oriented Policing (COP) programs that assist police in their efforts to reform, improve services to citizens, and reduce crime.

PERPOLISIAN MASYARAKAT DI INDONESIA

Pada tahun 1999, Pemerintah paska Suharto mengambil keputusan penting dengan memisahkan Kepolisian Negara Indonesia dari struktur militer menjadi sebuah entitas yang mandiri. Transformasi kepolisian...

PERPOLISIAN MASYARAKAT DI INDONESIA

Pada tahun 1999, Pemerintah paska Suharto mengambil keputusan penting dengan memisahkan Kepolisian Negara Indonesia dari struktur militer menjadi sebuah entitas yang mandiri. Transformasi kepolisian menuju lembaga yang lebih akuntabel dan profesional merupakan komitmen dan syarat mendasar dari proses demokratisasi Indonesia. Meski demikian, melepaskan diri dari kultur militeristik dan mendapatkan kepercayaan dari masyarakat masih merupakan tantangan yang tidak mudah bagi kepolisian. Dari beberapa inisiatif perubahan yang telah dilakukan, semenjak tahun 2001 The Asia Foundation bersama PUSHAM UII memilih untuk memperkenalkan perpolisian berbasis komunitas (COP) kepada masyarkat dan kepolisian sebagai langkah yang paling tepat dan demokratis dalam mereformasi kepolisian, memperbaiki kualitas pelayanan publik dan mengurangi angka kejahatan.

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.

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.

Organizational Development and Community Mobilization in the Policy and Law-making Process

Civil Society Empowerment and Participation in the Policy and Law-making Process in Vietnam Project

This assessment provides a...

Organizational Development and Community Mobilization in the Policy and Law-making Process

Civil Society Empowerment and Participation in the Policy and Law-making Process in Vietnam Project

This assessment provides a basis for developing a training program within a project on internal governance and advocacy for VNGOs.

(Vietnamese Version.) Organizational Development and Community Mobilization in the Policy and Law-making Process

Civil Society Empowerment and Participation in the Policy and Law-making Process in Vietnam Project

(Vietnamese Version.) Organizational Development and Community Mobilization in the Policy and Law-making Process

Civil Society Empowerment and Participation in the Policy and Law-making Process in Vietnam Project

This assessment provides a basis for developing a training program within a project on internal governance and advocacy for VNGOs.

This document summarizes the report entitled "The Legal Aid Sector in Sri Lanka: Searching for Sustainable Solutions - A Mapping of Legal Aid Services in Sri Lanka," which was initiated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Equal...

This document summarizes the report entitled "The Legal Aid Sector in Sri Lanka: Searching for Sustainable Solutions - A Mapping of Legal Aid Services in Sri Lanka," which was initiated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Equal Access to Justice Project and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and carried out by a team of sector specialists led by The Asia Foundation. The study looks at the formal legal aid service provision sector in Sri Lanka and attempts to identify gaps and challenges aimed at recommending changes for a more comprehensive legal aid system that is accessible to all.

The Mapping of Legal Aid Services in Sri Lanka titled, "The Legal Aid Sector in Sri Lanka: Searching for Sustainable Solutions," was initiated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations High Commission for...

The Mapping of Legal Aid Services in Sri Lanka titled, "The Legal Aid Sector in Sri Lanka: Searching for Sustainable Solutions," was initiated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) as part of an overall analysis of the legal aid sector in the country. The study was carried out by The Asia Foundation as part of its contribution to legal aid in Sri Lanka during a period spanning over a decade. The study looks at the formal legal aid service provision sector in Sri Lanka and attempts to identify gaps and challenges aimed at recommending changes for a more comprehensive legal aid system that is accessible to all.

A report on legal empowerment in Asia, including how legal empowerment is relevant to the development community and can be incorporated into development programs. Features three pilot projects in Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Pakistan; and...

A report on legal empowerment in Asia, including how legal empowerment is relevant to the development community and can be incorporated into development programs. Features three pilot projects in Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Pakistan; and overview of the Asian Development Bank's technical assistance for legal empowerment; defining and measuring the impact of legal empowerment; and conclusions and recommendations.

(In English and Vietnamese) An analysis of the mechanism for administrative complaints in Vietnam. The analysis addresses legal loopholes, confusions and overlaps in complaints handling agencies' mandate, enforcement practice and lack of...

(In English and Vietnamese) An analysis of the mechanism for administrative complaints in Vietnam. The analysis addresses legal loopholes, confusions and overlaps in complaints handling agencies' mandate, enforcement practice and lack of remedies that impede the effective handling of the petitions and provides recommendations for the draft law on petitions.

English version. This document provides a summary of key findings of a research project aimed at a better understanding of the nature of administrative complaints in Vietnam, the existing structure resolving those complaints, and how...

English version. This document provides a summary of key findings of a research project aimed at a better understanding of the nature of administrative complaints in Vietnam, the existing structure resolving those complaints, and how such a mechanism can be improved.

Vietnamese version. This document provides a summary of key findings of a research project aimed at a better understanding of the nature of administrative complaints in Vietnam, the existing structure resolving those complaints, and...

Vietnamese version. This document provides a summary of key findings of a research project aimed at a better understanding of the nature of administrative complaints in Vietnam, the existing structure resolving those complaints, and how such a mechanism can be improved.

The Government of Timor-Leste faces many challenges in providing access to justice for its citizens. Individuals’ attempts to exercise fundamental rights through traditional dispute resolution mechanisms or through the nascent formal...

The Government of Timor-Leste faces many challenges in providing access to justice for its citizens. Individuals’ attempts to exercise fundamental rights through traditional dispute resolution mechanisms or through the nascent formal justice sector often fail due to limited financial resources, low awareness of options, and geographic isolation. Through the USAID funded Access to Justice Program, The Asia Foundation aims to bridge those gaps for vulnerable groups by funding pro bono legal aid services; supporting enhanced mediation services; increasing expertise to meet the particular justice needs of women; and increasing awareness of laws and legal procedures vital to securing livelihoods for vulnerable groups.