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Local Solutions to Judicial Reform and Access to Justice
October 28 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
FreeWhile many countries in Asia and the Pacific bear the hallmark features of societies committed to the rule of law, the reality is often very different due to a variety of constraints, such as inefficient judicial administration, limited professional capacity, lack of political will, and a combination of social and cultural norms that compromise the access and justice experience of vulnerable populations. These challenges impede equitable, inclusive, and sustainable development.
For decades, The Asia Foundation has been deeply engaged in law and justice system development, with a particular focus on judicial administration, access to justice, community policing, law reform, legal education and professional development, and the enhancement of traditional alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. In partnership with the courts, ministries of justice, the police, law schools, community legal service providers, and other civil society organizations, The Asia Foundation has pursued a conscious balance between formal and informal justice system support, recognizing that both components are essential to inclusive access to justice and advancement of the rule of law.
Please join us for a panel discussion highlighting of our program experience and learning in multiple countries and subregions, including community mediation in Nepal, judicial reform in Indonesia, and Supreme Court reform in the Philippines.
Featuring
Erasmus Napitupulu
Executive Director of the Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (ICJR), Indonesia
Hon. Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh
Associate Justice, The Supreme Court of the Philippines
Hon. Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla
Justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal
Attorney Carolyn Mercado
Senior Advisor on Law and Human Rights, The Asia Foundation, Philippines
Hana Satriyo
Country Representative in Indonesia, The Asia Foundation
Meghan Nalbo
Country Representative in Nepal, The Asia Foundation
Nicola Nixon
Senior Director of Governance, The Asia Foundation
Moderator
Kim McQuay
Chief Strategy and Legal Advisor, The Asia Foundation