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    From War Zones to Economic Zones: Bangsamoro Mayors Collaborate for Sustainable Peace and Development 

    In 2000, Philippine President Joseph Estrada launched an all-out war against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, culminating in the Battle of Camp Abubakar that scarred what was then the province […]
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    Let’s Read BookLab: Authors and Illustrators Get on the Same Page to Promote Children’s Literacy 

    A round table is covered by colorful children’s books and laptops as writers and illustrators flip through book pages, discussing the balance between text and images. This collaboration allows artists […]
  • Go Digital ASEAN 2 Impact Research: Regional Summary Report

    Launched 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 […]
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    Building Peace from the Ground Up in the Philippines 

    For decades, armed conflict and political instability devastated the Bangsamoro region of the Philippines and its people. Now, local leaders are proving that peace isn’t just a dream, it is […]
  • The Oporajita Project is Building a Sustainable Future for the RMG Sector

    The Business Standard, a business and finance media outlet based in Bangladesh, spotlights our program Oporajita: Collective Impact Initiative for the Future of Work. Oporajita is a collaborative initiative of […]
  • Peripheral Vision: Women Leading Conflict Research 

    Conflict and instability endure in Asia and the Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa in contested border regions where local tensions connect with regional and global dynamics. The Asia Foundation, […]
  • Amplifying the Artistic Works of Women Promoting Peace 

    Michi Emma was in her final year of engineering school when the military coup in Myanmar turned her life upside down.   “I realized I needed to do something impactful, so […]
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    The Asia Foundation Convenes Government, Private Sector to Discuss Responsible AI in the Philippines  

    While there is widespread agreement that AI has the power to transform workplaces and societies, and there is agreement that AI must be developed and implemented responsibly, there are still […]
  • Equipping the Next Generation of Cyber Defenders in Asia 

    The pace of cybercrime is accelerating, outpacing efforts to build strong digital defenses. Cybercriminals are leveraging AI to launch sophisticated attacks at lower costs, putting businesses, governments, and communities at […]
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    Women Leaders Share Strategies for Stability in Southeast Asia 

    Armed conflicts and human security threats disproportionately impact women, which is why women worldwide are leading movements for peace and the safety and well-being of their communities.   The Asia Foundation […]

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