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Mekong Safeguards Program Featured in U.S.-Australia Joint Statement
Our Mekong Safeguards Program is featured in a joint statement released by the governments of the United States and Australia following the 34th Australia-U.S Ministerial Consultation held on August 6 in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Malaysia-Australia Care Economy Partnership Highlighted in BFM’s Beyond the Ballot Box
BFM: The Business Station, a Malaysia-based independent radio station, featured a discussion on “Care Economy: What can Malaysia learn from Australia.” Facilitated by The Asia Foundation in Malaysia, this episode […]
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The Asia Foundation Hosts Australia’s Care Economy Research Institute visit in Malaysia
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 […]
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Development Entrepreneurship Mentoring Conference 2023: Australian Ambassador Calls on “Reform Warriors” to be the Voice of the Vulnerable
With support from the Australian Embassy in the Philippines, The Asia Foundation’s Coalitions for Change (CfC) program, hosted a three-day Development Entrepreneurship (DE) Mentoring Conference in Pasig City, Philippines. The […]
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The Asia Foundation and The Australian Embassy Launch Second Phase of Ponlok Chomnes
On November 15, The Australian Embassy and The Asia Foundation announced the second phase of the Ponlok Chomnes: Data and Dialogue for Development in Cambodia program to strengthen Cambodia’s knowledge […]
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The Asia Foundation Hosts Second Australia-Republic of Korea-United States Trilateral Dialogue
On June 7-8, in cooperation with the Perth USAsia Centre in Australia, The Asia Foundation organized a Republic of Korea – Australia – United States Trilateral Dialogue in Seoul that […]
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Asia Foundation, Australia, and PCAARRD Collaborate to Guide Research Scientists in Policy Reform Initiatives
Twenty-eight learners. Six policy advocacy teams. Four weeks. One hybrid learning course. The Asia Foundation, along with the Australian Embassy in the Philippines and the Department of Science and Technology […]
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Virtual Event – Australasian Aid Conference Speaker Series: US Sins Toward the Developing World
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM UTC+10 (Canberra) Most international development advocates focus their efforts on aid. But other rich country policies matter as much or more for developing countries’ growth […]
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Virtual Event – Firm Partners In An Unstable Region: Prospects for Trilateral Cooperation between the Republic of Korea, the United States, and Australia
Trilateral Republic of Korea-Australia-United States cooperation is long overdue and as yet untapped. The reasons for this are complex, but with converging interests and the proven success of other […]
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Virtual Event: Advancing India-Australia-Pacific Islands Development Cooperation
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM IST 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM FJT The Asia Foundation is organizing a consultation webinar on Advancing India-Australia-Pacific Islands Development Cooperation on March 31st. The […]
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Australasian Aid Conference Speaker Series: Debt Prospects and Challenges for Developing Countries in the Continuing Pandemic
8am ET Monday, February 28, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) 11am AET Tuesday, March 1, 2022 (Canberra) Developing countries already held precarious levels of sovereign debt prior to Covid-19. Now, over half […]
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The Asia Foundation and the Australian National University’s Development Policy Centre host Special Speaker Series
Amid growing stay-at-home orders and border closures, The Asia Foundation and the Australian National University’s Development Policy Centre will replace the 2022 Australian AID Conference (AAC) with a special speaker […]
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The Asia Foundation Hosts Australia-Republic of Korea-United States Trilateral Dialogue
The Asia Foundation held an Australia-Republic of Korea-United States Trilateral Dialogue from the 16th to the 17th of December. During this meeting, policymakers, scholars, and other experts discussed key political, […]
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3rd Mekong-Australia Policy Dialogue: Road to Recovery: Transforming Transport Infrastructure in ACMECS
Around 150 participants (via a hybrid model of four live locations linked to one another and to others online) attended the third Mekong-Australia Policy Dialogue, including members of Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong […]
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2nd Mekong-Australia Policy Dialogue: Energy & Electricity Futures for ACMECS Members
The largely track one dialogue (held as a hybrid event with three live locations linked to one another online and to virtual participants in two other countries) brought together approximately […]
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Insights from the Australasian AID Conference 2020
This year’s Australasian AID Conference coincided with Australia’s announced “refresh” of its international development framework. Here are some highlights from the event.
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Canberra Is Not Closed: Ten Reasons to Go to #AAC2020
There are just two weeks to go until the seventh annual Australasian Aid Conference in Canberra. Come for the eminent speakers, the latest on Australian Aid, and the region’s premier opportunity for networking in the international development space.
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2020 Australasian Aid Conference Set for February 17-19 in Canberra
The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the Development Policy Centre at Australian National University, will host the 2020 Australasian Aid Conference on February 17-19 at ANU’s Crawford School of Public […]
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Peter Yates
Peter Yates is The Asia Foundation’s associate director for Governance. With 15 years of experience working across South East Asia, South Asia, and the Pacific, Peter has expertise in democratic […]
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2019 Australasian Aid Conference Slated for February 19-20
The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the Development Policy Centre at Australian National University, will host the 2019 Australasian Aid Conference February 19-20 at ANU’s Crawford School of Public Policy […]
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The Asia Foundation Timor-Leste’s Nabilan Program and Australian Government Launch Hamahon ‘Giving Shelter’ App and Media Kit
Today, The Asia Foundation and the Timor-Leste Government launched an innovative mobile application and website for women and children victims of violence. Demonstrating a commitment to taking concrete steps to […]
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The Asia Foundation in Timor-Leste Hosts Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop
Nabilan (Ending Violence Against Women) Program Phase 2 Announced On July 31, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop announced Australia’s commitment to fund $10 million ($14.2 million AUD) for Phase 2 […]
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2018 Australasian Aid Conference Returns February 12-14
The Asia Foundation will present the 2018 Australasian Aid Conference (AAC) on February 12-14, in partnership with the Development Policy Centre at the Australian National University (ANU). Taking place in […]
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A Look at Asia Foundation Highlights in 2016
What's ahead in 2016 at The Asia Foundation? Over the next 12 months, we'll be examining emerging trends in development, sharing insights into addressing Asia's critical issues, and featuring the knowledge of our engaged partner and donor communities.
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Asia Foundation Hosts Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop for Innovation Talk
On October 9, Asia Foundation President Arnold hosted Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, along with Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Kim Beazley, and former U.S. Ambassador to Australia Jeffrey Bleich at the iconic Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco.
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Asia Foundation Hosts Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop
On October 9 in San Francisco, Asia Foundation president David Arnold hosted Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop for an invitation-only lunch focused on Australia’s innovative approaches to development, including their […]
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Asian Approaches to Development Cooperation: Emerging Powers Are Changing the Norms
For Asian nations receiving international development aid, the emergence of homegrown Asian providers and "South-South cooperation" has offered a range of new possibilities and approaches. As growing Asian prosperity has ushered non-traditional development actors...
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Groundbreaking Observer Group Certifies Fiji Elections
On April 12, the Multinational Observer Group released its final report on last September's national elections in Fiji, the first since a military coup there in 2006. Confirming its preliminary findings released shortly after the vote...
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Drivers and Trends in a Changing Asia
Will Malaysia continue its trajectory of economic growth, or will it get caught in the so-called middle-income trap? Will Myanmar successfully shake off the legacy of decades of military rule and violent conflict and transform itself into a peaceful and thriving market democracy?
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A Conversation with Singapore Ambassador Ashok Kumar Mirpuri
Last week, Singapore's Ambassador to the United States Ashok Kumar Mirpuri addressed the World Affairs Council in San Francisco, where he spoke of the recent passing of former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and his strategic vision for Singapore's role in the world. After the event, co-sponsored by the Asia Foundation and hosted by Foundation…
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Asia’s Maturing Democracies Wrestle with Election Realities
What exactly are international norms and standards of electoral integrity, and how should these be promoted while accommodating local circumstances, such as conflict, socio-economic conditions, and culture? Last week, the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) and the National Electoral Commission of Timor-Leste...
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Trade, Private Sector, Soft and Hard Infrastructure to Top Beijing APEC Agenda
Wednesday marked the first day of the week-long Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, hosted this year in Beijing. This year's summit, themed "Shaping the Future through Asia-Pacific Partnership," brings together ministerial leaders, CEOs of global corporations, and other leading voices in the private and public sectors to discuss the challenges facing Asian-Pacific economies. The week…
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Asia Foundation hosts Australia-ASEAN Emerging Leaders Program
Last week, The Asia Foundation and Australia-Malaysia Institute hosted the 2014 cohort of the Australia-ASEAN Emerging Leaders Program (A2ELP) in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and Kuala Lumpur, coinciding with the 28th […]