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…
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…
Renewable Energy: Establishing India-U.S. Triangular Development Cooperation Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific Region
October 3, 2022India has been working for more than five decades to improve energy access, increase energy efficiency, and promote clean technology to address the electricity, heating, and cooling demands. The country has spearheaded national, regional, and global efforts to strengthen knowledge-sharing, innovation, and partnerships for low-emission and high-performance renewable energy pathways. India is now home to a thriving and inclusive entrepreneurial…
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Updates from Washington, DC: September 2022 Newsletter
September 28, 2022Welcome to The Asia Foundation’s DC’s September newsletter. This latest issue includes our upcoming event on the Pacific Islands, the most recent InAsia podcast episodes about South Korea and Vietnam, the latest InAsia blog posts about technology in Southeast Asia and data-driven policymaking in Cambodia, and The Asia Foundation’s two most recent GovAsia and Let’s Read Mongolia publications.
Digital Youth in Timor-Leste
September 26, 2022Digital Youth in Timor-Leste is an online study with twenty-four young Timorese from different parts of the country that explores youth advocacy and their online safety and security. This study covers areas such as how youth interact in the online world, how they navigate online risks, and their understanding and thoughts on digital rights. The study was commissioned in 2022…
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Nepal Subnational Governance Program Phase II Quarterly Newsletter Issue 1 – April-June 2022
September 14, 2022The Asia Foundation implements the Subnational Governance Program (SNGP) with funding from the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and in coordination with the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration in Nepal. 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 creating an…
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Applying a Feminist Lens to India’s Foreign Policy A Compendium of Essays
September 12, 2022The Asia Foundation, in partnership with Kubernein Initiative, examined the idea of a feminist foreign policy by applying a gender lens to six thematic areas of Indian foreign policy. The process involved discussions with experts, change-makers, and policy operators around the six key themes. This compendium presents some of the outcomes of these discussions as well as essays from experts…
Study on the Reading Habits of Parents and Young Children in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
August 15, 2022Studies show that developing children’s reading skills improve their communication and comprehension skills. It also builds personality, sparks curiosity, develops concentration, and enhances socio-emotional and cognitive development. In September 2021, The Asia Foundation introduced its Let’s Read Mongolia Initiative to promote reading and improved education outcomes, with funding from the Lorinet Foundation. The initiative aims to encourage reading with young…
GovAsia – Rollout: Reflections on Covid-19 Vaccination Programs in Lower Middle Income Asia
August 10, 2022In this issue of GovAsia, we explore four key challenges faced by several lower-middle income countries (LMICs) in Asia as they embarked upon massive universal vaccination campaigns in response to Covid-19. We examine issues related to vaccine shortages; how global supply inequities impacted 11 Asian LMICs; difficulties in rolling out vaccines equitably; and the ongoing challenge of vaccine hesitancy among…
