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  • The State of Bangladesh’s Political Governance, Development, and Society: According to its Citizens 2024

    December 13, 2024
    A 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, 2024
    This 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 […]
  • Indonesia

    December 6, 2024
    The Asia Foundation established an office in Indonesia in 1955 and has since fostered strong connections with a wide range of Indonesian institutions. This includes collaboration with numerous civil society […]
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    From Vulnerability to Resilience: Cybersecurity Challenges for MSMEs in the APAC Region

    October 18, 2024
    The 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 […]
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    Pen, Politics, and Power: How China and India Wield Soft Power through Education Diplomacy in South Asia

    October 10, 2024
    As 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 […]
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    The Political Economy of Debt

    October 10, 2024
    Soaring 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 […]
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    U.S.-China-Southeast Asia Relations: Challenges and Opportunities for Regional Cooperation

    October 8, 2024
    The 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 […]
  • Nepal Vibrant Information Barometer report cover

    Vibrant Information Barometer

    September 17, 2024
    Vibrant 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, 2024
    This 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, 2024
    Strategy 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, 2024
    What 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 […]
  • Thai Developers: Skills, Divides, and Challenges

    May 31, 2024
    This report presents the results of the 2023 Thai Developer Survey conducted by The Asia Foundation and the Thai Programmers Association among 1,865 developers in Thailand. The survey further proves […]
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