PROGRAM SNAPSHOTS
Experts Call for Comprehensive Climate Justice Law in Indonesia Amid Growing Environmental Challenges
Indonesia
Program Snapshot
Indonesia does not have a comprehensive legal framework for Climate Justice. Currently, the highest umbrella regulations only exist in the Presidential Regulation (Presidential Regulation Number 98/2021), and most regulations and policies are related to natural disasters and regulation of environment and infrastructure projects. “This is cert… Read more
Declining Optimism in Bangladesh: Insights from the 2024 Citizens’ Perception Survey
Bangladesh
Program Snapshot
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 politics. The Citizens’ Perception Survey 2024, which includes responses from 6,510 adults across all 64 districts, presents a comprehensive picture… Read more
Strengthening Literacy: Let’s Read Bangladesh Hosts Capacity Building Training for Local Partners
Bangladesh 2024
Program Snapshot
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 of Hope Ltd. and Ghashful for our Reading Champions Alliance project, aimed to enhance the skills and capabilities of local partners in promoting literac… Read more
ThailandLeadership.org Supports Principals and Policymakers
Thailand 2024
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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 Kids in the Classroom. Principals play a pivotal role between national policymaking and what happens in the classroom, particularly tailoring education… Read more
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Mongolia’s Women’s Business Center
Mongolia 2024
70th Anniversary Impact Highlight
How our Mongolia Women’s Business Center transformed the confidence and business model of a woman entrepreneur through training, mentoring, and membership in a network of businesswomen who are paving the way for greater women’s leadership in Mongolia’s economy.
Supporting Local Organizations to Foster Gender Equality and Resilience on Mulah Island, Meemu Atoll, Maldives
2024
Program Snapshot
On Meemu Mulah, a unique 68.4-hectare island in the Maldives with a population of 1,892, the local council, the Women’s Development Committee (WDC), and community-based organizations are creating positive change by addressing issues of gender inequality. A significant issue on the island is domestic violence, with one in three women in the Maldives… Read more
Enabling Citizen Access to Justice and Community Harmony: Three Decades of Support for Sri Lanka Mediation Boards
2024
70th Anniversary Impact Highlight
Following the 1988 Mediation Boards Act, our efforts in Sri Lanka have trained over 8,800 mediators, ensuring equitable dispute resolution and access to justice for all, including ethnic and religious minorities and economically disadvantaged communities. This initiative has resolved nearly 68,000 disputes in 2023 alone and is inspiring similar programs in Cambodia, China, Nepal, and Mongolia.
Overcoming Poor Infrastructure and Advancing Livelihoods: KUPS Sungai Garong’s Impact
Indonesia 2024
Program Snapshot
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 Garong in Sintang, West Kalimantan, has long grappled with inadequate roads, hindering farming communities fro… Read more
The Asia Foundation Hosts Australia’s Care Economy Research Institute visit in Malaysia
Malaysia 2024
Program Snapshot
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 with local and regional partners to address gender issues in the care industry and contribute to policy reforms. Sustaining critical e… Read more
Reforming Agricultural Land Titling in the Philippines
Philippines
70th Anniversary Impact Highlight
Outdated land titling policies were throttling Philippine agricultural. The puzzle was why, and what to do about it.