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Go Digital ASEAN 2 Impact Research: Regional Summary Report
March 4, 2025Launched 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 […] -
The State of Bangladesh’s Political Governance, Development, and Society: According to its Citizens 2024
December 13, 2024A Citizens’ Perception Survey, 2024, on governance, development, and society was conducted jointly by The Asia Foundation and the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development of BRAC University. A total […] -
Initial Evidence on the Relevance of ‘Development Entrepreneurship’ Outside of the Philippines
December 13, 2024This study explores the applicability of the development entrepreneurship (DE) model beyond its Philippine origins. Drawing from three case studies in Kenya, Vanuatu, and Indonesia, the research investigates how politically […] -
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From Vulnerability to Resilience: Cybersecurity Challenges for MSMEs in the APAC Region
October 18, 2024The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the digitalization of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), increasing their vulnerability to cyber threats like ransomware and phishing. These threats exploit MSMEs’ limited resources and […] -
Pen, Politics, and Power: How China and India Wield Soft Power through Education Diplomacy in South Asia
October 10, 2024As powerful nations compete for regional and global influence, they employ a complex blend of hard and soft power strategies in their foreign policies. Among the many instruments of soft […] -
The Political Economy of Debt
October 10, 2024Soaring public debt, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been in the cross-hairs of public debate. South Asia is at the epicenter of the debate. Sri Lanka […] -
U.S.-China-Southeast Asia Relations: Challenges and Opportunities for Regional Cooperation
October 8, 2024The essays in this report reflect views about US–China–Southeast Asia triangular relations drawn from a workshop that took place on May 15 and 16, 2024, in Bangkok. In partnership with […] -
Vibrant Information Barometer
September 17, 2024Vibrant Information Barometer (VIBE) is a study report that identifies strengths and challenges and provides recommendations for enhancing Nepal’s information ecosystem. It is targeted to help the media industry, academicians, […] -
Striving Digitally: Understanding the Challenges of Malaysian Women Entrepreneurs
August 23, 2024This report assesses the digitalization challenges and limitations faced by micro and small women entrepreneurs (MSWEs) in Malaysia. The insights gained will inform the design of the Mastercard Strive Malaysia […] -
The Strategy Testing Workbook: Politically-Smart Adaptive Programming in Complex Environments
July 23, 2024Strategy testing, a technique that The Asia Foundation employs for the adaptive management of international development programs—enhances both the effectiveness of programming approaches and achieves stronger, more enduring results. The […] -
Thai Public Views on International Issues
June 18, 2024What do Thais think about foreign policy? Understandably, this question assumes that any response would come directly or indirectly from Thai officials, policymakers, or politicians and that such answers can […]
