Ever since the occurrence of the first oil shock, which struck the Japanese economy in 1973, Japan has made efforts to increase its energy efficiency,…

In this issue: The Asia Foundation COVID-19 Response, Lotus Leadership Awards Gala, COVIBOOK, Women’s Economic Participation, Australasian AID…

The transition to e-government and digital means of data collection, storage, analysis and use provides the Government of Myanmar with a unique…

Social protection, especially health care systems for the poor, is essential to reduce inequality.

This Discussion Paper will examine the 2018 City Life Survey (CLS) data through a gender lens focusing on three key topics: the triple burden, agency…

Responding to the needs of citizens through the provision of public goods and services, maintaining the rule of law, and the protection of the most…

Malaysia’s decision to impose a Movement Control Order (MCO) was its best option to reduce further infection, but its sudden announcement initially…

Myanmar’s municipalities, namely the Development Affairs Organizations and City Development Committees, are responsible for the provision of urban…

India seeks to improve rural connectivity through the Rural Road Program or Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadhak Yojana (PMGSY). This working paper highlights…

Some groups in the economy may need the government-assistance policy on security to lower the economic uncertainty they face.

While people usually rely on the state in times of crisis, the scale and significance of the COVID-19 pandemic necessitates a more inclusive global…

Brexit reminds us of the limitations of regional integration.