As part of the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime, The Palermo Protocol is the first legal document to provide an internationally recognized definition of human trafficking. It serves…
A recent survey by The Asia Foundation and the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) of Brac University reveals a significant decline in public optimism regarding Bangladesh’s economy and…
From May 31 to June 1, The Asia Foundation’s Let’s Read team in Bangladesh organized a Capacity-Building Training session for its partner organizations. The event, held in collaboration with Light…
The lack of instructional leaders is one of the main impediments to Thai education according to analysis in Education Reform: In Thailand Principals Are “Black Box” between National Policymaking and…
A functioning democracy depends on journalism complemented with public interest affairs to expose anomalies and abuses of power. Grassroots correspondents play a crucial role in initiating these conversations and pushing…
Creating equitable care ecosystems is a cornerstone of women’s empowerment and advancement in the workforce. The Asia Foundation supports this vision under the Australia- Malaysia Reform Partnership (AMRP). It works…
Infrastructure is crucial for improving rural livelihoods, as it directly impacts agricultural production and, ultimately, agricultural inputs. In rural areas, well-maintained road networks are particularly essential. The village of Sungai…
On February 25, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Leather Engineering and Technology (ILET), University of Dhaka. This collaboration leverages the most advanced and innovative developments of…
On April 4, the Foundation co-hosted a dialogue with the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a partner of the Foundation’s South Asia Governance Program, on Bangladesh’s external debt servicing scenario.…
The Indonesian village of Malitu is famous for its vast forests of palm trees and palm sugar production. Yet, obtaining a license for the granulated palm sugar product has been…
From April 24-25 in Bangladesh, the Bureau of Manpower, Employment, and Training (BMET) collaborated with The Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit (RMMRU) on the comprehensive training program “Capacity Enhancement…
The Asia Foundation, with support from the Coca-Cola Foundation, concluded a one-year initiative in Cambodia to promote the recycling of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) plastics commonly used in the packaging of…