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The Asia Foundation hosted Mr. Tony Kwok, an international anti-corruption expert with over 30 years of experience at Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). Kwok, who served as Deputy Commissioner of the ICAC, the...

The Asia Foundation hosted Mr. Tony Kwok, an international anti-corruption expert with over 30 years of experience at Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). Kwok, who served as Deputy Commissioner of the ICAC, the Commission’s highest ranking civil service position, for six years before retiring in 2002, provided technical assistance to the newly-established Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) from February 3-10. Over the course of the week, Mr. Kwok met intensively with ACA Head, Mr. Dangaasuren, his deputy, Mr. Sunduisuren, and the growing ACA staff.

On November 3, 2006, The Asia Foundation hosted a breakfast roundtable for 9 non-governmental organizations on the new Anti-Corruption Law which came into force two days earlier. For two hours, participants, including leading civil society...

On November 3, 2006, The Asia Foundation hosted a breakfast roundtable for 9 non-governmental organizations on the new Anti-Corruption Law which came into force two days earlier. For two hours, participants, including leading civil society representatives, academics and donors explored the strengths and weaknesses of the new law, and the challenge that lies ahead with regard to implementation. The purpose of the roundtable was to establish a common framework for future civil society engagement in the ongoing process of legal reform, and to ensure implementation of this important law through coordinated oversight and monitoring. The discussion

The Asia Foundation together with the Chairman and members of the Anti-Corruption working group, MP Munkh-Orgil (MPRP) and MP Oyun (Civil Will Party), discussed the findings of the first of a series of semi-annual corruption benchmarking...

The Asia Foundation together with the Chairman and members of the Anti-Corruption working group, MP Munkh-Orgil (MPRP) and MP Oyun (Civil Will Party), discussed the findings of the first of a series of semi-annual corruption benchmarking surveys. The survey is a corruption-monitoring tool for government and civil society to measure progress in combating corruption.

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The Asia Foundation together with the Chairman and members of the Anti-Corruption working group, MP Munkh-Orgil (MPRP) and MP Oyun (Civil Will Party), discussed the findings of the first of a series of semi-annual...

In Mongolian -

The Asia Foundation together with the Chairman and members of the Anti-Corruption working group, MP Munkh-Orgil (MPRP) and MP Oyun (Civil Will Party), discussed the findings of the first of a series of semi-annual corruption benchmarking surveys. The survey is a corruption-monitoring tool for government and civil society to measure progress in combating 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 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.

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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.

On July 7, 2006, Radio Khuvsgul celebrated its first broadcast using a new mixer, minidisk recorder, microphones, studio headphones, all provided by The Asia Foundation, which is committed to building strong communities through independent and...

On July 7, 2006, Radio Khuvsgul celebrated its first broadcast using a new mixer, minidisk recorder, microphones, studio headphones, all provided by The Asia Foundation, which is committed to building strong communities through independent and public radio. The $1500 investment was predicated upon Radio Khuvsgul’s membership in the Rural Community Radio Association (RCRA), which The Asia Foundation helped to found in an effort to promote sustainability and cooperation among the cast of national members.

Mongolian language version

On July 7, 2006, Radio Khuvsgul celebrated its first broadcast using a new mixer, minidisk recorder, microphones, studio headphones, all provided by The Asia Foundation, which is committed to building strong...

Mongolian language version

On July 7, 2006, Radio Khuvsgul celebrated its first broadcast using a new mixer, minidisk recorder, microphones, studio headphones, all provided by The Asia Foundation, which is committed to building strong communities through independent and public radio. The $1500 investment was predicated upon Radio Khuvsgul’s membership in the Rural Community Radio Association (RCRA), which The Asia Foundation helped to found in an effort to promote sustainability and cooperation among the cast of national members.

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.

Mindanao, in the southern Philippines, is home to the country's largest concentration of Muslims. The region suffers from poor infrastructure, poverty, and violence that has claimed more than 120,000 lives in the last four decades. The...

Mindanao, in the southern Philippines, is home to the country's largest concentration of Muslims. The region suffers from poor infrastructure, poverty, and violence that has claimed more than 120,000 lives in the last four decades. The violence and rebellion derive from internal Christian migrations to the region, sectarian clashes, war against Muslim/Islam separatist insurgents, clan feuds, and unfulfilled hopes of peace and economic prosperity.

PRAKARSA MASYARAKAT SIPIL MELAWAN KEMISKINAN

Organisasi massa Islam di Indonesia saat ini sedang mengembangkan upaya ke depan dalam memperbarui reformasi kebijakan untuk penanggulangan kemiskinan dan peingkatan tata pemerintahan di...

PRAKARSA MASYARAKAT SIPIL MELAWAN KEMISKINAN

Organisasi massa Islam di Indonesia saat ini sedang mengembangkan upaya ke depan dalam memperbarui reformasi kebijakan untuk penanggulangan kemiskinan dan peingkatan tata pemerintahan di tingkat kota/kabupaten dan propinsi. Asia Foundation mendukung upaya tersebut dalam bentuk yang nyata melalui kemitraan antara organisasi massa Islam seperti Muhammadiyah, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) dan LSM yang memiliki ketrampilan teknis dalam advokasi dan reformasi tata pemerin- tahan. Program ini dibangun melalui jaringan yang sudah ada dengan organisasi massa Islam di Indonesia melalui penggu-naan pengaruh dan kredibilitasnya bersama dengan kelompok pembaharu ekonomi yang berpengalaman dalam melakukan advokasi.

ORGANISASI ISLAM DAN PEBANGUNAN DI INDONESIA
Sejak tahun 1970-an, Asia Foundation men- jalin kerjasama dengan organisasi- organisasi Islam guna memperbaiki tata pemerintahan lokal, meningkatkan partisi- pasi masyarakat dalam proses...

ORGANISASI ISLAM DAN PEBANGUNAN DI INDONESIA
Sejak tahun 1970-an, Asia Foundation men- jalin kerjasama dengan organisasi- organisasi Islam guna memperbaiki tata pemerintahan lokal, meningkatkan partisi- pasi masyarakat dalam proses demokrasi, dan mengurangi kemiskinan di Indonesia. Dalam sejarah Indonesia hingga saat ini, organisasi-organisasi Islam ini merupakan bagian penting dari masyarakat sipil di Indonesia yang mendukung pembaruan demokrasi dan memperbaiki kondisi sosial- ekonomi di Indonesia. Sebagian besar mitra Asia Foundation yang berada di tingkat nasional hingga lokal adalah lembaga-lembaga di bawah payung kultur Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) dan Muhammadiyah.

ANALISIS DAMPAK REGULASI (RIA) - Proses desentralisasi di Indonesia telah mengalihkan sebagian besar kewenangan pemerintah nasional ke lebih dari 460 pemerintah kabupaten/kota. Transisi dramatis ini, meskipun positif dari sudut pandang...

ANALISIS DAMPAK REGULASI (RIA) - Proses desentralisasi di Indonesia telah mengalihkan sebagian besar kewenangan pemerintah nasional ke lebih dari 460 pemerintah kabupaten/kota. Transisi dramatis ini, meskipun positif dari sudut pandang demokrasi, telah diwarnai dengan persoalan-persoalan administratif dan insentif kebijakan yang tidak pada tempatnya. Proses pembuatan regulasi di daerah ditandai dengan lemahnya analisis, belum adanya mekanisme review yang efektif, dan terbatasnya partisipasi publik. Akibatnya, muncul peraturan-peraturan daerah bermasalah, khususnya yang membebani dunia usaha.

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.

A profile of the Foundation's in increased use of survey data. The strategy has proved to be particularly successful in the Philippines due to the availability of high-quality researchers spread across the country. Probability methods of...

A profile of the Foundation's in increased use of survey data. The strategy has proved to be particularly successful in the Philippines due to the availability of high-quality researchers spread across the country. Probability methods of public opinion research enable citizen preferences to inform policy deliberations and indirectly provides the average citizen a voice in policy debates that might otherwise be dominated by political elites and the media.

The Asia Foundation (TAF) and Global Risk Strategies (Global) are providing invaluable advice and assistance to the Joint Electoral Management Body Secretariat (JEMBS), a hybrid of Afghan professionals and UN advisors planning Voter...

The Asia Foundation (TAF) and Global Risk Strategies (Global) are providing invaluable advice and assistance to the Joint Electoral Management Body Secretariat (JEMBS), a hybrid of Afghan professionals and UN advisors planning Voter Registration and Elections.

The Asia Foundation maintains elections programs, including monitor and voter education, in nine countries in Asia. In recent years, the Foundation has implemented significant elections programs in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia,...

The Asia Foundation maintains elections programs, including monitor and voter education, in nine countries in Asia. In recent years, the Foundation has implemented significant elections programs in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, the Philippines, Pakistan, and Timor-Leste.