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The New York Times Covers Local Partner HAkA’s Women Forest Defenders
November 30, 2023
Media Coverage
The New York Times highlighted The Asia Foundation’s local partner in Indonesia, HAkA, for their efforts to protect, conserve, and restore the Leuser Ecosystem using a women-led forest defender initiative. Through our environmental governance unit, the Foundation supports HAkA to empower women traditionally excluded from forest protection. This sup… Read more
The Asia Foundation Launches Book on the Accomplishments of Women Forest Defenders in Indonesia
November 28, 2023
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On November 10, Indonesia National Heroes Day, in the City of Heroes, Surabaya, The Asia Foundation and Agna Komunika launched the book Perempuan Penjaga Hutan (Women Forest Defenders). The book is a product of our environmental governance unit’s work in the SETAPAK program, with contributions from women leaders in villages that receive support for… Read more
The Asia Foundation in Mongolia Receives Order of the Polar Star, Highest Civilian Honor
Ulaanbaatar, November 22, 2023
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The Asia Foundation Mongolia Country Representative Mark Koenig received the highest civilian honor awarded to foreign citizens by the Mongolian government, the Order of the Polar Star, during a recent recognition event. H.E. Zandanshatar Gombojav, the speaker of the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia, presented Koenig with the award… Read more
Announcing the 2030 Climate Champions: Young Leaders for a Brighter U.S.-China Future
November 20, 2023
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To address the urgent need for collaboration and a path towards a more sustainable future between the U.S. and China, the world’s two largest greenhouse gas emitters, The Asia Foundation is introducing the first cohort of 2030 Climate Champions Fellowship. Comprising a cohort of ten young environmental leaders from the U.S. and China, the fellowshi… Read more
The Asia Foundation Co-Hosts 2023 Australasian Aid Conference
Canberra, November 17, 2023
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The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the Development Policy Centre at Australian National University (ANU), will host the 2023 Australasian Aid Conference December 5-7 at ANU’s Crawford School of Public Policy. This year’s themes include locally led development, gender equality and social inclusion, climate resilience, and aid effectiveness. No… Read more
The Asia Foundation and The Australian Embassy Launch Second Phase of Ponlok Chomnes
November 17, 2023
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On November 15, The Australian Embassy and The Asia Foundation announced the second phase of the Ponlok Chomnes: Data and Dialogue for Development in Cambodia program to strengthen Cambodia’s knowledge sector and inclusive policy processes. In addition to keynote remarks from H.E. Ros Seilava, Secretary of State, Ministry of Economy and Finance, re… Read more
The Asia Foundation Marks 30 Years in Mongolia
November 15, 2023
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The Asia Foundation Mongolia celebrated its 30th anniversary at a reception with Mongolian government representatives, donors, private sector, civil society, and staff. The occasion served as an opportunity to thank partners for their support and collaboration and reflect on the range of comprehensive programming addressing Mongolia’s needs in area… Read more
The Gioi Vietnam Highlights President Laurel Miller’s Meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang
November 13, 2023
Media Coverage
The Gioi Vietnam, a news media site, covered The Asia Foundation’s President & CEO Laurel Miller’s Meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang. Their discussions included the value of nongovernmental organizations in Vietnam and future collaboration on energy transition, climate change response, digital inclusion, and community capaci… Read more
The Asia Foundation and Stanford HAI Announce “AI Perspectives from Asia” Program
San Francisco, November 6, 2023
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The collaboration will produce research, offer educational training, and host convenings to support policymakers and civil society in the Asia Pacific region as they harness AI’s potential and mitigate its harms. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a central topic of interest and discussion for policymakers globally. Generative and other forms… Read more
Indonesia’s National Forest Defenders Conference: Empowering Women and Youth
Jakarta, November 3, 2023
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From November 7-10, 2023, The Asia Foundation’s environmental governance program in Indonesia will host “Women and Youth Forest Defenders National Conferences and Congress; Nurturing Forests, Empowering Equality, and Safeguarding Livelihood Resilience”. Making lasting change, improving lives, and helping societies flourish are the very characterist… Read more