Elections
Key to our work in the elections and political processes sector is support for developing an engaged citizenry and a vibrant civil society. Our programs support free and fair elections through voter education, voter registration, election administration, and international and domestic election observation. We support democratic governance through political party development and legal and regulatory reform.
Nationwide election observation in Bangladesh
Despite widespread violence and challenging conditions, we undertook the only nationwide observation mission for the 10th National Parliamentary Elections. The Foundation worked with a network of 29 local NGOs to train and deploy 9,490 short-term and 180 long-term observers. For subsequent local-level elections, we supported the use of SMS real-time data collection methodology and statistical sampling to allow for scientific analysis and independent verification of election results. For additional impact, we partnered with the Bangladesh Election Commission in a comprehensive civic education campaign to update the electoral roll.
ELECTIONS NEWS
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Indonesia: Normalizing Intolerance
June 6, 2018
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Televised Debates: Another Democratic Step
May 23, 2018
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A Front Row Seat to Five Years of Rapid Change in Myanmar
March 14, 2018
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Voters get tech savvy in Myanmar
With less than two months until Myanmar’s historic election, the country’s technology community mobilized to help voters through the MaePaySoh (Let’s Vote) Hack Challenge. Over 200 of Myanmar’s best developers signed up to participate in the competition to build the best apps, websites, and other digital products to provide voters timely and accurate information. The initiative was created by The Asia Foundation in collaboration with Myanmar Innovation Lab Phandeeyar, with co-funding from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The initiative tapped talented local Myanmar developers to provide voters access to essential, non-partisan information in order to better understand the electoral process and make informed choices in the general elections.
HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS ASIA
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Peace Caravan held in Marawi for Ramadan
June 21, 2018
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By the Numbers: Freedom of Expression and Voter Turnout in Afghan Elections
June 20, 2018
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City Life Survey
June 12, 2018
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Asia Foundation Trustees Comment on Trump-Kim Summit
June 12, 2018
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