Development Letters (July – August 2022 Issue)
January 19, 2023Development Letters is a quarterly peer-reviewed periodical focusing on bringing together issues, ideas, and approaches that can be researched, refined, experimented with, and investigated further. This periodical intends to advance innovative research and intervention ideas so that analytical work and evidence can meaningfully lead to practical actions and maximize developmental impact. The July and August issue of the Development Letters…
Accelerate My Business Executive Summary Report 2022
January 13, 2023Disruption to labor markets brought by Covid-19, alongside rapid digitalization, created a ‘double disruption’ for marginalized sectors in the Asia-Pacific region. The micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sector has generally suffered in the Asia-Pacific region, but female entrepreneurs were most affected. They have been facing challenges such as limited access to funding for business ventures, lack of networks and…
Toward a Resilient Care Ecosystem in Asia and the Pacific
January 12, 2023There is growing recognition that care work is both a ubiquitous and critical social and economic activity. Globally, care providers support over one billion people, including children, elderly adults, and people with disabilities. While some are paid for this work, most are women from marginalized backgrounds who are unpaid or poorly paid and lack the support needed to deliver high-quality…
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Indonesia
January 4, 2023The Asia Foundation first established an office in Indonesia in 1955 and has since developed and sustained deep relationships with hundreds of local civil society organizations. We work with the Indonesian government and our partners to improve public service delivery, advance justice sector reform, enhance environmental sustainability, strengthen democratic resilience and social equality, and expand economic opportunity.
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Nepal Subnational Governance Program Phase II Quarterly Newsletter Issue 2 – July-September 2022
December 21, 2022The Subnational Governance Program (SNGP) is implemented by The Asia Foundation with funding from the Australian Government, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and in coordination with the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration. After a five-year Phase I (including a one-year Bridging Phase), SNGP Phase II commenced in April 2022 and will continue its support in…
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Challenges and Opportunities in the Gig Economy in a Post-Covid World
December 15, 2022This research aims to improve the understanding of the rapidly growing space of the platform gig economy, which is estimated to triple in the next few years. In India, the gig economy has its roots in informal work arrangements in the rural agrarian economy, urban industrial hubs, and domestic spaces. The rapid adoption of smartphones and the internet and the…
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India’s Experience with Climate Smart Agriculture: Opportunities for Triangular Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
December 15, 2022The agriculture sector in India has witnessed a series of reforms and transformative measures over the past few years to cope with the adverse effects of climate change. Farmers across all agro-climatic zones in the country are facing serious challenges—from erratic weather partners to extreme temperatures—that have hampered agricultural productivity. To cope with such challenges, farmers in India are adopting…
Political Economy of Water Management and Community Perceptions in the Pacific Island Countries
October 21, 2022Access to potable water and sanitation services is available to only 55% and 30% of Pacific islanders, respectively, the latter being the lowest rate globally. The lack of water and basic sanitation services means that the majority of Pacific Island Countries will unlikely achieve SDG6 by 2030. The research reviewed the political context, the water sector, the individuals, agencies, and…
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Higher Education Institutions Information and Communications Technology Skills Gap Assessments Report
October 7, 2022The USAID Digital Workforce Development project in Cambodia is a five-year project targeting Cambodian youth, equipping them with enterprise-driven skills, training, and qualifications that will enable them to contribute to Cambodian society and succeed in an economy that is becoming increasingly digital. In the interest of enhancing the information and capacity of Cambodia, The Asia Foundation and the University of…
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India’s Disaster Risk Reduction Journey: Opportunities for Strengthening Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific
October 3, 2022India’s unique conditions make it vulnerable to multiple natural and human-caused disasters. The country’s journey toward holistic and modern disaster risk reduction practices began more than 20 years ago when several natural disasters resulted in thousands of deaths and enormous economic losses. Over the course of the past two decades, India’s disaster management approach evolved from a reactive, search-and-rescue, and…
