INASIA
Insights and Analysis
Fighting a Pandemic of Misinformation
How a two-year program helped vulnerable communities in South Asia protect themselves from Covid-19 and the “fake-news pandemic.”
Unpacking the Water Sector in the Pacific Islands
A region defined by water consistently ranks among the world’s worst for access to drinking water and basic sanitation. Why?
The Latest Roadblock for Federal Nepal: Civil Service Reform
The stubborn impasse in civil service reform is giving Nepal’s experiment in federalism some serious growing pains.
In Mongolia, Making Time to Read with Young Children
Despite a culture of literacy, Mongolians need to read more with their children under five. A new initiative hopes to make that happen.
LeadNext Fellows: Citizens of the World
Meet the 20 young leaders from the U.S. and the Asia-Pacific who are the first graduates of The Asia Foundation’s LeadNext Fellowship program.
South Korea: The Paradox on the Han River
After beating a path to postwar prosperity that’s been the envy of Asia and the world, South Korea suddenly finds itself in a profound malaise, with plummeting birthrates and a generation of disaffected youth who call their country “hell.”
The Thin Line between Labor Migration and Trafficking
Bangladeshis are a vital workforce for this island destination in the Indian Ocean. But for many it’s far from paradise.
Digital Skills for Inclusive Growth—Reaching the Hard-to-Reach in Southeast Asia
Now more than ever, Asia’s smallest businesses and entrepreneurs need to be online. This project has already trained nearly a quarter million.
Fighting a Pandemic of Misinformation
How a two-year program helped vulnerable communities in South Asia protect themselves from Covid-19 and the “fake-news pandemic.”
In Mongolia, Making Time to Read with Young Children
Despite a culture of literacy, Mongolians need to read more with their children under five. A new initiative hopes to make that happen.
Unpacking the Water Sector in the Pacific Islands
A region defined by water consistently ranks among the world’s worst for access to drinking water and basic sanitation. Why?
LeadNext Fellows: Citizens of the World
Meet the 20 young leaders from the U.S. and the Asia-Pacific who are the first graduates of The Asia Foundation’s LeadNext Fellowship program.
The Thin Line between Labor Migration and Trafficking
Bangladeshis are a vital workforce for this island destination in the Indian Ocean. But for many it’s far from paradise.
The Latest Roadblock for Federal Nepal: Civil Service Reform
The stubborn impasse in civil service reform is giving Nepal’s experiment in federalism some serious growing pains.
South Korea: The Paradox on the Han River
After beating a path to postwar prosperity that’s been the envy of Asia and the world, South Korea suddenly finds itself in a profound malaise, with plummeting birthrates and a generation of disaffected youth who call their country “hell.”
Digital Skills for Inclusive Growth—Reaching the Hard-to-Reach in Southeast Asia
Now more than ever, Asia’s smallest businesses and entrepreneurs need to be online. This project has already trained nearly a quarter million.