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Cambodia Business Environment Barometer 2025
March 17, 2026While Cambodia’s GDP and business environment have improved steadily in recent years, micro and small businesses in the country are expressing concerns about decreasing sales. That’s one of the key […] -
Pathways to Justice: Learning from the past, charting the future in Asia, Nepal (1991–2024)
February 15, 2026The third publication in the Pathways to Justice series traces more than three decades of The Asia Foundation’s engagement in Nepal’s law and justice sector, set against a backdrop of political transition, social […] -
CARECON 2025: The New Frontiers in the Care Economy Conference
February 15, 2026Care is a fundamental need across every stage of life and is critical to social well-being and economic stability. The economic scale is large: unpaid care in Asia and the […] -
Commercial Navigation on the Upper Mekong: Growing or Slowing for Thailand?
December 29, 2025This paper, funded by the Australian Government through the Mekong-Australia Partnership, examines the trajectory of commercial navigation on the Upper Mekong River, primarily through the perspective of Thailand. The 25 […] -
Pathways to Justice: Learning from the past, charting the future in Asia, Sri Lanka (1960–2024)
December 4, 2025The second publication in the Pathways to Justice series traces more than seventy years of The Asia Foundation’s engagement in Sri Lanka’s law and justice sector, situating this trajectory within […] -
Access and Experiences of Care: Mental Health and Psychosocial Services and Support in the Maldives
December 2, 2025Mental, neurological, and substance use disorders are a rising global concern and are projected to become the leading cause of disease burden by 2030. Despite the growing need, treatment access […] -
Strengthening Local Conflict Prevention in Asia and the Pacific
November 13, 2025The continued presence of localized conflicts throughout Asia and the Pacific underscores the need to scale up proven approaches to prevention. The Asia Foundation and its partners have played critical […] -
Pathways to Justice: Learning from the past, charting the future in Asia, Laos (2006–2025)
November 11, 2025Over the past two years, The Asia Foundation conducted a historical documentation of its decades-long work in the law and justice sector across Bangladesh, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, the Philippines, Sri […] -
Navigating Policy Spaces: Civil Society and Policy Influence in Indonesia and the Philippines
October 16, 2025This report examines the different ways civil society organizations in Indonesia and the Philippines influence public policy. Drawing on original surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions, it explores the “policy spaces” […] -
Digital Scoping and Mapping of Fiji and Vanuatu
October 9, 2025Building on the success of the Go Digital ASEAN program supported by Google.org, The Asia Foundation has expanded the impactful digital training and literacy program to the Pacific Islands. This […] -
Community-Led Blue Economy Activities in Sabah
August 20, 2025With its expansive coastal and river communities, Malaysia’s Sabah is increasingly recognizing the blue economy as a tool for fostering a balanced approach to economic growth that benefits all. This […] -
Securing Women’s Peace: A Political Economy Analysis of Women, Peace and Security in ASEAN, Cambodia, Lao PDR, and the Philippines
August 6, 2025Drawing on The Asia Foundation’s Practical Guide to Political Economy Analysis and produced under the AMPLIFY program, this report applies a political economy lens to Women, Peace and Security (WPS) […] -
Tatoli! A Survey of the Timorese People – 2025 Results
June 25, 2025Since 2013, The Asia Foundation has gathered the views and opinions of Timor-Leste’s population through Tatoli! A Survey of the Timorese People. This report presents the findings of The Asia […] -
Driving Digital Innovation: Opportunities and Recommendations
June 13, 2025This report provides an overview and key outcomes of Go Digital ASEAN, drawing insights from its impact on MSMEs and offering recommendations to inform future digital training initiatives and policy development across the region. -
Reflections on Recovery: Lessons from piloting a mental health recovery-oriented practice model in Sri Lanka
June 2, 2025Through reflections, real-life experiences, feedback, and key learnings, Reflections on Recovery highlights the power of small, intentional actions in transforming lives. -
PEA in Practice: A Practical Guide to Political Economy Analysis
May 12, 2025PEA in Practice: A Practical Guide to Political Economy Analysis is a down-to-earth guide developed by The Asia Foundation for development practitioners seeking to embed political economy thinking into every […] -
Go Digital ASEAN 2 Impact Research: Regional Summary Report
March 4, 2025Launched in 2023, Go Digital ASEAN 2 provided digital skills training to 215,896 MSMEs across the region, helping them build digital literacy, financial acumen, and online safety awareness to grow […] -
Social Safeguarding in Thailand’s Bangkok–Nong Khai High-Speed Railway
January 16, 2025This research study examines social safeguarding challenges of Thailand’s High-Speed Railway project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing regional connectivity. The study uses qualitative methods, including reviews of environmental […] -
The State of Bangladesh’s Political Governance, Development, and Society: According to its Citizens 2024
December 13, 2024A Citizens’ Perception Survey, 2024, on governance, development, and society was conducted jointly by The Asia Foundation and the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development of BRAC University. A total […] -
Initial Evidence on the Relevance of ‘Development Entrepreneurship’ Outside of the Philippines
December 13, 2024This study explores the applicability of the development entrepreneurship (DE) model beyond its Philippine origins. Drawing from three case studies in Kenya, Vanuatu, and Indonesia, the research investigates how politically […] -
From Vulnerability to Resilience: Cybersecurity Challenges for MSMEs in the APAC Region
October 18, 2024The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the digitalization of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), increasing their vulnerability to cyber threats like ransomware and phishing. These threats exploit MSMEs’ limited resources and […] -
Pen, Politics, and Power: How China and India Wield Soft Power through Education Diplomacy in South Asia
October 10, 2024As powerful nations compete for regional and global influence, they employ a complex blend of hard and soft power strategies in their foreign policies. Among the many instruments of soft […] -
The Political Economy of Debt
October 10, 2024Soaring public debt, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been in the cross-hairs of public debate. South Asia is at the epicenter of the debate. Sri Lanka […] -
U.S.-China-Southeast Asia Relations: Challenges and Opportunities for Regional Cooperation
October 8, 2024The essays in this report reflect views about US–China–Southeast Asia triangular relations drawn from a workshop that took place on May 15 and 16, 2024, in Bangkok. In partnership with […] -
Vibrant Information Barometer
September 17, 2024Vibrant Information Barometer (VIBE) is a study report that identifies strengths and challenges and provides recommendations for enhancing Nepal’s information ecosystem. It is targeted to help the media industry, academicians, […] -
Striving Digitally: Understanding the Challenges of Malaysian Women Entrepreneurs
August 23, 2024This report assesses the digitalization challenges and limitations faced by micro and small women entrepreneurs (MSWEs) in Malaysia. The insights gained will inform the design of the Mastercard Strive Malaysia […] -
Integrated Resource and Resilience Planning in Thailand
July 31, 2024This research study examines social safeguarding challenges of Thailand’s High-Speed Railway project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing regional connectivity. The study uses qualitative methods, including reviews of environmental […] -
Mainstreaming Disability Issues in Prison Reform: Experiences and Lessons Learned from the Australia Indonesia Partnership for Justice
July 24, 2024Since 2012, The Asia Foundation, in collaboration with the Australia Indonesia Partnership for Justice (AIPJ2), has been actively addressing disability issues within the justice sector. One of their key initiatives […] -
The Strategy Testing Workbook: Politically-Smart Adaptive Programming in Complex Environments
July 23, 2024Strategy testing, a technique that The Asia Foundation employs for the adaptive management of international development programs—enhances both the effectiveness of programming approaches and achieves stronger, more enduring results. The […] -
Thai Public Views on International Issues
June 18, 2024What do Thais think about foreign policy? Understandably, this question assumes that any response would come directly or indirectly from Thai officials, policymakers, or politicians and that such answers can […] -
Thai Developers: Skills, Divides, and Challenges
May 31, 2024This report presents the results of the 2023 Thai Developer Survey conducted by The Asia Foundation and the Thai Programmers Association among 1,865 developers in Thailand. The survey further proves […] -
State of the Media: Timor-Leste 2024
May 8, 2024State of the Media: Timor-Leste provides new insights into Timor-Leste’s media landscape, outlining achievements and challenges facing the industry in Asia’s youngest democracy, 22 years after independence. The study includes […] -
Securing Legal Recognition for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Indonesia
April 17, 2024This paper is part of the Navigating Successful Policy Reform series undertaken by Coalitions for Change and the Institute for Human Security and Social Change at La Trobe University. It […] -
International Peace Support and Effective Peacebuilding in Myanmar
April 12, 2024This research project explores the peace process surrounding the 2015 Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement. It focuses on the successes and failures of international support for peacebuilding at that time, drawing together […] -
Digital Trade Agreements in Asia and the Pacific
March 15, 2024Digital trade agreements (DTAs) are instrumental in expanding the benefits of the digital economy in emerging Asia. Moreover, economies in Asia and the Pacific have been the key architects of […] -
Mapping of Civil Society Organizations in the Governance Sector in the Maldives
February 21, 2024Mapping of Civil Society Organizations in the Governance Sector in the Maldives was commissioned by The Asia Foundation’s South Asia Grants Program, funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau […] -
Navigating Successful Policy Reform Series: Securing Reserved Seats for Women in Vanuatu’s Municipal Councils
January 26, 2024This paper is part of the Navigating Successful Policy Reform series undertaken by The Asia Foundation’s Coalitions for Change project and the Institute for Human Security and Social Change at […] -
Towards an Equitable and Integrated South Asia: Building Enabling Environments for Women in Trade – India Country Report
January 4, 2024India has registered a two-fold year-on-year growth in exports in recent years and has set a target of USD 1 trillion in exports by 2025. However, India’s trade with other […] -
Local Justice in Timor-Leste: Barriers to Access at the Community Level
December 22, 2023Most people in Timor-Leste resolve their justice problems outside of formal state-based courts and resort to local justice systems. While local justice systems are considered faster and more understandable for […] -
Navigating Successful Policy Reform Series: Reducing Plastic Pollution in Kenya
December 12, 2023This paper is part of the Navigating Successful Policy Reform series undertaken by Coalitions for Change and the Institute for Human Security and Social Change at La Trobe University. The […] -
Opportunities for the Development of Women-Led Businesses and Clusters via Collective Marks and Certifications Marks
December 7, 2023In Mongolia, micro and small businesses, often led by women entrepreneurs, face various challenges, including a weak supply chain, transportation issues, lack of networks, and barriers to accessing finance, among […] -
Adapting to Electricity Shortages—Learning from Yangon Households and Small Businesses
December 7, 2023Access to reliable electricity in Myanmar has long been a challenge, with the 2021 coup exacerbating the situation. As experts predict a worsening crisis, this report delves into the impact […] -
What a Clean Energy Future Demands: A Massive Shift in Critical Minerals and Global Supply Chains
October 23, 2023Several areas of potential cooperation between the Republic of Korea (ROK), Australia, and the United States need timely attention. These include enhancing collaboration in the security, defense, and diplomatic domains […] -
Governing at the Margins: A Patchwork of Policies and Practices in the Rohingya Refugee Response in Bangladesh
October 3, 2023Following the mass forced displacement of the Rohingya people from Myanmar to Bangladesh beginning in August 2017, a vast humanitarian response was mobilized to provide shelter and aid to refugees […] -
Tatoli! A Survey of the Timorese People – 2023 Results
September 13, 2023Since 2013, The Asia Foundation has gathered the views and opinions of Timor-Leste’s population through Tatoli! A Survey of the Timorese People. This report presents the findings of The Asia […] -
The State of Civic Peacebuilding in South and Southeast Asia, 2023
August 31, 2023This paper details the opportunities and challenges facing civil society actors working in peacebuilding or peace activism in South and Southeast Asia. Shrinking civic space has become a global phenomenon, […] -
The State of Bangladesh’s Political Governance, Development, and Society: According to its Citizens 2022
August 29, 2023By Mirza M. Hassan, Syeda Salina Aziz, Tanvir Ahmed Mozumder, Rafsanul Hoque, Sumaiya Tasnim, Raeesa Rahemin, Izlal Moin Husain, Ainee Islam The Survey of the Bangladesh People: A Democracy Perception […] -
Policy Report – Opportunities for India’s Participation in Global Value Chains
August 22, 2023Asia and the Pacific have attracted significant attention from policymakers, the private sector, and development sector partners as a region well placed for India to expand its trade and economic […] -
Studi Sikap Publik Terhadap Penerapan Keadilan Restoratif di Indonesia
August 7, 2023Fokus pendekatan penghukuman pemenjaraan yang bersifat konvensional secara berkelanjutan, telah menghasilkan permasalahan-permasalahan sosial antara lain residivisme, penuhnya lapas, dan kegagalan pemenuhan hak-hak korban secara optimal. Pendekatan restoratif menawarkan alternatif dari […] -
Complementarity of Indian Development Cooperation with Similar Initiatives in the Indo-Pacific – Fiji
August 1, 2023The Asia Foundation, through its India–U.S. Triangular Development Partnership (TriDeP), a program funded by USAID, is working toward strengthening India’s and the U.S.’s development cooperation footprint in the Indo-Pacific region […] -
Complementarity of Indian Development Cooperation with Similar Initiatives in the Indo-Pacific – Lao PDR
August 1, 2023The Asia Foundation, through its India–U.S. Triangular Development Partnership (TriDeP), a program funded by USAID, is working toward strengthening India’s and the U.S.’s development cooperation footprint in the Indo-Pacific region […] -
Complementarity of Indian Development Cooperation with Similar Initiatives in the Indo-Pacific – Vietnam
August 1, 2023The Asia Foundation, through its India–U.S. Triangular Development Partnership (TriDeP), a program funded by USAID, is working toward strengthening India’s and the U.S.’s development cooperation footprint in the Indo-Pacific region […] -
Complementarity of Indian Development Cooperation with Similar Initiatives in the Indo-Pacific – Timor-Leste
August 1, 2023The Asia Foundation, through its India–U.S. Triangular Development Partnership (TriDeP), a program funded by USAID, is working toward strengthening India’s and the U.S.’s development cooperation footprint in the Indo-Pacific region […] -
Complementarity of Indian Development Cooperation with Similar Initiatives in the Indo-Pacific – Papua New Guinea
August 1, 2023The Asia Foundation, through its India–U.S. Triangular Development Partnership (TriDeP), a program funded by USAID, is working toward strengthening India’s and the U.S.’s development cooperation footprint in the Indo-Pacific region […] -
Complementarity of Indian Development Cooperation with Similar Initiatives in the Indo-Pacific – Philippines
August 1, 2023The Asia Foundation, through its India–U.S. Triangular Development Partnership (TriDeP), a program funded by USAID, is working toward strengthening India’s and the U.S.’s development cooperation footprint in the Indo-Pacific region […] -
Complementarity of Indian Development Cooperation with Similar Initiatives in the Indo-Pacific – Cambodia
August 1, 2023The Asia Foundation, through its India–U.S. Triangular Development Partnership (TriDeP), a program funded by USAID, is working toward strengthening India’s and the U.S.’s development cooperation footprint in the Indo-Pacific region […] -
The Current State and Role of Digital Technology Adoption in Tourism MSMEs in Cambodia
July 11, 2023The majority of businesses in Cambodia are micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), which account for 99.9 percent of all businesses and a sizable portion of employment in the private […] -
Doing Qualitative Research for Development Programming: A step-by-step guide
July 6, 2023This guide provides an overview of how to undertake qualitative research. It is intended for anyone wanting to undertake qualitative research within development programming, and who may be relatively new […] -
Resistance and the Cost of the Coup in Chin State, Myanmar
June 28, 2023New research supported by The Asia Foundation as part of the Cross-Border Conflict: Evidence, Policy, and Trends (XCEPT) program sheds light on conflict and instability in Chin State, Myanmar’s western […] -
Кейс Менежмент Гарын Авлага (Domestic Violence Case Management Manual)
June 23, 2023With generous funding from Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, The Asia Foundation implemented a two-phase project in Mongolia to support women entrepreneurs and address the socioeconomic challenges posed […] -
Literature Review – Children’s Reading Habits, Internationally and in Cambodia
June 21, 2023The Let’s Read program supports children in Asia and the Pacific to build strong early reading skills and develop a genuine love of reading, focusing on promoting reading opportunities among […] -
Reading Habits of Children in Cambodia
June 21, 2023Reading is a fundamental skill that empowers individuals to participate in society. Reading Habits of Children in Cambodia discusses the findings of a survey of 400 adults in Phnom Penh, […] -
Care Economy Dialogue: Toward a Resilient and Sustainable Care Economy in Malaysia
June 21, 2023In partnership with the Australian High Commission in Malaysia, The Asia Foundation convened “Care Economy Dialogue: Toward a Resilient and Sustainable Care Economy in Malaysia” on March 28, 2023, in […] -
Policy Brief – Global Supply Chains and Trade Facilitation: Identifying the Contours of an Indian Approach
June 9, 2023The congruence between trade facilitation and greater resilience of supply chains has never been as clear. The Covid-19 pandemic’s disruptive impact on supply chains drove home the necessity of safeguarding […] -
Policy Brief – Intellectual Property Rights in Global Value Chains: The State of Play in India
June 9, 2023As emerging economies look to enhance their participation in GVCs and improve the quality of goods and services provided by their local industries, the role of intellectual property (IP) has […] -
Policy Brief – Women’s Inclusion in India’s Trade Ecosystem: From Talk to Action
June 9, 2023Trade policy cannot be gender-neutral in a world where women enter a trade with a pre-existing disadvantage, built on social, institutional, and structural constructs. It needs to counter the disadvantage […] -
Crisis as Catalyst: Introducing Urban Transport Reforms in the Philippines Amidst the Global Pandemic
June 3, 2023Crisis as Catalyst traces urban and active transport reforms in the Philippines, which rapidly grew due to the transportation restrictions imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic. John T. Sidel, professor at […] -
Accessibility and Disability Inclusion on the Public Transport System in Phnom Penh
May 11, 2023Persons with disabilities continue to face exclusion and discrimination in areas ranging from education to employment, access to public services, and other social services. There are 289,135 persons with disabilities living in urban areas in Cambodia, where access to services, including public transport, is essential. However, persons with disabilities have... -
Elections in Mongolia (1992-2021)
April 27, 2023Mongolia’s transition to democracy has been cemented over eight democratic election cycles, each of which has featured multi-party competition, led to peaceful transitions of power, and been deemed free and fair by most observers. These achievements are reminders that Mongolia remains a strong, albeit young, democracy that has shown resilience.... -
Digital Skilling in Asia and the Pacific: Efforts of Asia-Pacific’s Corporate Sector
April 19, 2023Over the past decade, public and private sector institutions have implemented a wide range of digital skilling programs. Given the demand for upskilling and re-skilling the workforce, these programs often have overlapping audiences, objectives, and content. A plethora of digital skilling programs are beneficial to the Asia-Pacific population, but due... -
Accelerate Women’s Entrepreneurship and Access to Capital in Cambodia: Lessons and Recommendations
March 28, 2023This document presents lessons and recommendations from Accelerate Women’s Entrepreneurship and Access to Capital in Cambodia, an initiative funded by the VISA Foundation and implemented by The Asia Foundation. By providing training courses to large numbers of entrepreneurs in Cambodia, this program aimed to provide participants with digital skills and... -
GovAsia – Glass Half Full: Civic Space and Contestation in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal
March 21, 2023The past decade has witnessed a surge of interest in and concern over the global trend toward democratic regression. In South Asia, regulatory and institutional frameworks have become increasingly restrictive, curbing the ability of citizens and civil society organizations to occupy and use civic spaces to organize, express themselves, and... -
Sustainable Finance Tutorial: Environmental & Social Considerations
February 28, 2023This tutorial offers a practical guide to integrating environmental and social considerations into infrastructure project development and financing in the Mekong subregion. Aimed at stakeholders with varying levels of expertise, […] -
On the Right Tack: Reflections on Coalition-Building Initiatives Across The Asia Foundation
February 17, 2023Coalitions—groups of organizations and individuals that work together to pursue a common policy goal or reform—are crucial to development. Some of The Asia Foundation’s longest-standing and most successful development programs and portfolios have used coalition-building as an implementation modality. This paper examines successful initiatives in Bangladesh, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka,... -
Roadmap for Action on the Care Economy in Asia and the Pacific
February 16, 2023Drawing on the input and expertise of Bali Care Economy Dialogue participants, this Roadmap for Action is a co-created regional agenda for building a resilient care ecosystem in Asia and the Pacific. Beginning with an overview of key issues discussed at the Dialogue, the Roadmap for Action lays out overarching... -
A Survey of the Nepali People in 2022
February 14, 2023A Survey of the Nepali People in 2022 is based on a nationally representative sample of 7,056 Nepalis randomly selected from 588 wards across all seven provinces. The findings are representative both at the national and provincial levels. This survey attempts to gauge Nepalis’ views on the country’s direction, the... -
Accelerate My Business Executive Summary Report 2022
January 13, 2023Disruption to labor markets brought by Covid-19, alongside rapid digitalization, created a ‘double disruption’ for marginalized sectors in the Asia-Pacific region. The micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sector has […] -
Toward a Resilient Care Ecosystem in Asia and the Pacific
January 12, 2023There is growing recognition that care work is both a ubiquitous and critical social and economic activity. Globally, care providers support over one billion people, including children, elderly adults, and […] -
Challenges and Opportunities in the Gig Economy in a Post-Covid World
December 15, 2022This research aims to improve the understanding of the rapidly growing space of the platform gig economy, which is estimated to triple in the next few years. In India, the […] -
Political Economy of Water Management and Community Perceptions in the Pacific Island Countries
October 21, 2022Access to potable water and sanitation services is available to only 55% and 30% of Pacific islanders, respectively, the latter being the lowest rate globally. The lack of water and […] -
Higher Education Institutions Information and Communications Technology Skills Gap Assessments Report
October 7, 2022The USAID Digital Workforce Development project in Cambodia is a five-year project targeting Cambodian youth, equipping them with enterprise-driven skills, training, and qualifications that will enable them to contribute to […] -
Renewable Energy: Establishing India-U.S. Triangular Development Cooperation Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific Region
October 3, 2022India has been working for more than five decades to improve energy access, increase energy efficiency, and promote clean technology to address the electricity, heating, and cooling demands. The country […] -
Digital Youth in Timor-Leste
September 26, 2022Digital Youth in Timor-Leste is an online study with twenty-four young Timorese from different parts of the country that explores youth advocacy and their online safety and security. This study […] -
Study on the Reading Habits of Parents and Young Children in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
August 15, 2022Studies show that developing children’s reading skills improve their communication and comprehension skills. It also builds personality, sparks curiosity, develops concentration, and enhances socio-emotional and cognitive development. In September 2021, […] -
GovAsia – Rollout: Reflections on Covid-19 Vaccination Programs in Lower Middle Income Asia
August 10, 2022In this issue of GovAsia, we explore four key challenges faced by several lower-middle income countries (LMICs) in Asia as they embarked upon massive universal vaccination campaigns in response to […] -
Supporting feminist leaders through investing in collective care: Lessons from Bin-Alin Hakbi’it Malu (Sisters Empowering Each Other) Phase 1
June 29, 2022BAHM (Bin-Alin Hakbiit Malu – Sisters Empowering Each Other) is a leadership development program developed jointly with The Equality Institute and directly funded by Nabilan, a program addressing violence against […] -
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Inequalities in Asian Cities: Focus on Working Mothers in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
June 13, 2022Mongolian version The Asia Foundation, in partnership with Kore Global, led an eight-city qualitative research project to explore the multidimensional impacts of Covid-19 on marginalized groups across five Asian countries. […] -
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Inequalities in Asian Cities: Focus on Tourism Workers in Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Pakse and Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
June 13, 2022The Asia Foundation, in partnership with Kore Global, led an eight-city qualitative research project to explore the multidimensional impacts of Covid-19 on marginalized groups across five Asian countries. Each of […] -
Timor-Leste Safety, Security, and Justice Perceptions Survey, 2022
June 10, 2022In 2022, The Asia Foundation conducted its sixth nationwide survey to capture general public and community leader perceptions of safety, security, and justice in Timor-Leste. These surveys generate empirical data […] -
Border Towns, Markets and Conflict
June 6, 2022This report aims to amplify a grounded understanding of the everyday reality of communities in fragile border areas and how conflict shapes their lives. The six towns in this report—covering […] -
Conflict and Development in the Myanmar-China Border Region
May 26, 2022This report by Kachinland Research Centre analyzes three towns on the Myanmar–China border: Kan Pai Ti and Loi Je in Kachin State and Mu Se in northern Shan State. They […] -
Optimizing Screening and Support Services for Gender-Based Violence and Trafficking in Persons Victims in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
May 23, 2022Gender-based violence (GBV) and trafficking in persons (TIP) continue to be significant concerns in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. In India and Nepal, the number of both GBV and TIP […] -
Optimizing Screening and Support Services of Gender-Based Violence and Trafficking in Person Victims in Nepal
May 23, 2022Spread across three countries in South Asia—India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka—this research project aimed to identify promising practices and challenges in integrating or separating services for victims of human trafficking […] -
2022 Tatoli! Public Perception Survey
May 18, 2022This report presents the findings of The Asia Foundation’s seventh Tatoli! Public Perception Survey conducted between January and February 2022. The Foundation interviewed a nationally representative sample of 2,489 adults […] -
Deepening Ties: Prospects for Trilateral Cooperation between the Republic of Korea, the United States, and Vietnam
May 11, 2022Despite differences in political ideology, relations between South Korea, the United States, and Vietnam have deepened and evolved since formal diplomatic relations with Vietnam were established more than a quarter-century […] -
Beyond “Capacity”: Gendered Election Processes, Networks, and Informality in Local Governments in Nepal
May 11, 2022While many donors and much state attention have focused on building the skills and capacities of elected women to make them effective in their formal political roles, recent research has […] -
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Inequalities in Asian Cities: Focus on Female Bangle-makers in Hyderabad, Pakistan
April 25, 2022The Asia Foundation, in partnership with Kore Global, led an eight-city qualitative research project to explore the multidimensional impacts of Covid-19 on marginalized groups across five Asian countries. Each of […] -
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Inequalities in Asian Cities: Focus on Female Micro-Business Owners in Khulna, Bangladesh
April 25, 2022The Asia Foundation, in partnership with Kore Global, led an eight-city qualitative research project to explore the multidimensional impacts of Covid-19 on marginalized groups across five Asian countries. Each of […] -
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Inequalities in Asian Cities: Focus on Internal Ethnic-Minority Migrants in Hanoi, Vietnam
April 25, 2022Vietnamese version The Asia Foundation, in partnership with Kore Global, led an eight-city qualitative research project to explore the multidimensional impacts of Covid-19 on marginalized groups across five Asian countries. […] -
Firm Partners In An Unstable Region: Prospects for Trilateral Cooperation between the Republic of Korea, the United States, and Australia
April 20, 2022Trilateral Republic of Korea-Australia-United States cooperation is long overdue and as yet untapped. The reasons for this are complex, but with converging interests and the proven success of other regional […]