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Thai language version of The Asia Foundation's second national survey of 1,500 Thai citizens explores the depth of color divisions in contemporary Thailand; key topics include the state of democracy in Thailand, elections, conflict and...

Thai language version of The Asia Foundation's second national survey of 1,500 Thai citizens explores the depth of color divisions in contemporary Thailand; key topics include the state of democracy in Thailand, elections, conflict and security, and options for reconciliation.

A leader in election programs in Bangladesh for nearly 20 years, The Asia Foundation encourages free and fair elections by supporting civil society efforts in voter and civic education, domestic election monitoring, and advocacy for electoral...

A leader in election programs in Bangladesh for nearly 20 years, The Asia Foundation encourages free and fair elections by supporting civil society efforts in voter and civic education, domestic election monitoring, and advocacy for electoral reform, in close coordination with public institutions such as the Bangladesh Election Commission (BEC).

Article by Tim Meisburger from Journal of Democracy, Vol 23, No. 1, January 2012. An essay on election systems in developing democracies - specifically the emerging...

Article by Tim Meisburger from Journal of Democracy, Vol 23, No. 1, January 2012. An essay on election systems in developing democracies - specifically the emerging transitions in the Middle East - drawing on Meisburger's previous experience of similar transitions in South Africa, Indonesia, East Timor and elsewhere, and research conducted at USAID.

A report on findings from the implementation of the Support for Local Governance, Elections, and Civil Society in Timor Leste (GEC) project funded by USAID. The GEC project addressed capacity building efforts of 148 suco councils, or...

A report on findings from the implementation of the Support for Local Governance, Elections, and Civil Society in Timor Leste (GEC) project funded by USAID. The GEC project addressed capacity building efforts of 148 suco councils, or village-level government units of Timor-Leste, in the four districts of Oecusse, Bobonaro, Ainaro, and Baucau over a period of three years.

A survey and analysis of voter behavior during Afghanistan's 2010 parliamentary elections. The survey provides a sense of people's understanding and acceptance of the elections. It aims to gather opinions on elections-related issues so that...

A survey and analysis of voter behavior during Afghanistan's 2010 parliamentary elections. The survey provides a sense of people's understanding and acceptance of the elections. It aims to gather opinions on elections-related issues so that elections stakeholders and opinion shapers in government, the international community, and the broader Afghan public can utilize the data as they make decisions and design relevant initiatives for improving electoral awareness and systems.

Occasional Paper No. 13, April 2012

This paper begins with descriptions of some of the critical challenges to democratization in Bangladesh. While electoral challenges are included, the paper seeks to look beyond elections and describe...

Occasional Paper No. 13, April 2012

This paper begins with descriptions of some of the critical challenges to democratization in Bangladesh. While electoral challenges are included, the paper seeks to look beyond elections and describe other factors that can have a profound impact on the quality and quantity of democracy experienced by the average person. The second section examines potential approaches to addressing these challenges.

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.

Youth constitutes a large segment, 43 percent, of the total population in Malaysia. The diverse and numerous roles that they play in the country's political, social and economic landscapes underline the fact that they are a critical...

Youth constitutes a large segment, 43 percent, of the total population in Malaysia. The diverse and numerous roles that they play in the country's political, social and economic landscapes underline the fact that they are a critical demographic group to engage. In April 2012, The Asia Foundation conducted its fourth nationwide survey of Malaysian youth opinion as part of the Foundation's continuing efforts to enhance public engagement and innovative research in support of improving governance, civil society, economic progress, and sustainable development in Malaysia. Over 2,100 youth across all states and federal territories in Malaysia were engaged in the comprehensive survey. The survey provides a window into the attitudes, concerns and practices of young Malaysians on a range of contemporary political, social and economic issues.