The recent revisions to the Indonesian Penal Code (KUHP) have sparked discussions about personal freedoms and civil liberties. Key provisions address adultery, and stricter regulations on religious defamation. Concerns have been raised about the ambiguity of some legal language, which could lead to enforcement challenges and potential human rights implications, particularly for marginalized groups.
Bangladesh is at a pivotal juncture. Recent student-led uprisings are promising to open up shrinking civic spaces over the past 15 years. With the new interim government led by Nobel Laureate Mohammad Yunus, there is a renewed focus on the reforms necessary to address Bangladesh’s challenges.
In Sri Lanka, women, particularly those from marginalized communities, face significant challenges in entering and succeeding in the labor force. They face a denial of employment, wage gaps, workplace discrimination,…
Vietnam’s small and growing businesses (SGBs) comprise 98% of the national economy, accounting for 40% of the total gross domestic product and 50% of the total workforce. Of those growing…
As digitization continues to reshape the global economy, Cambodia is taking steps to prepare its workforce with the necessary skills. From August 13-14, the USAID Digital Workforce Development (DWD) project convened a conference for digital educators to discuss building a sustainable ecosystem for digital education.
The world runs on coffee. But the high demand for coffee bean has devastating environmental, social and economic impacts on farming communities. One solution- agroforestry, enhances soil health, carbon uptake, and water conservation, making it an effective system for both agricultural productivity and ecological preservation.
The Let’s Read program in Cambodia is boosting early literacy in kindergarten students through a new curriculum that combines classroom sessions with home-based learning via the Let’s Read app. Launched in March, this initiative engages families and has already increased readership, showing promising results in three public schools.
On July 17, The United States, India, and Tanzania launched a Triangular Development Partnership (TriDEP) to advance clean and renewable energy development in Tanzania. As the implementing partner, The Asia…
Civil society is critical in upholding democracy and achieving national development goals. In June 2024, The Asia Foundation signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maldives Ministry of…
In Bangladesh, the Rural Economic and Social Welfare Organization (RESWO) and The Asia Foundation held a grand farmers’ congress in Chuadanga on June 22 as a part of its South…
A vibrant celebration of reading and creativity took place at “Let’s Read In the Park”, bringing joy and inspiration to children across Dhaka. Supported by The Asia Foundation and organized…
Technology-based monitoring is pivotal in safeguarding forests by enhancing monitoring capabilities, providing accurate data, enabling rapid response to threats, and supporting sustainable forest management practices. Forests often cover vast and…