Last week in Nay Pyi Taw, H.E. U Zin Yaw, Myanmar’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Asia Foundation President David Arnold signed an MOU marking the Foundation’s expansion of programs to support Myanmar’s democratic transition and plans to re-establish a resident office in the country. The Foundation also announced the appointment of Dr. Kim Ninh, who is currently country representative in Vietnam, as the new representative in Myanmar. Read more.
Although 60 percent of Nepal’s population is believed to be below 25 years old, the youth still struggle to be heard policy making decisions. Above, young people gather to discuss Nepal’s constitution in town hall meetings organized by The Asia Foundation.
