"Preserving the Long Peace in Asia: The Institutional Building Blocks of Long-Term Regional Security"

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 02May
The Asia Society Policy Institute convened an Independent Commission on Regional Security Architecture, to explore the enhanced role that regional institutions could play in maintaining peace and stability in Asia. The report argues that Asia’s regional security architecture and its supporting regional institutions play a central role in building trust, reducing strategic disagreements.
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Interview with Dr. Natalie Kenely

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 01May
Dr. Natalie Kenely is the Head of Department of Social Policy and Social Work at University of Malta. Dr. Kenely is a passionate advocate on social issues and an expert on leadership and tries to promote it to solve social issues. Dr. Kenely shares her experience and insights on social work in Malta and her insights on youth empowerment besides sharing plans to start new Masters.
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On the Way to a Global Compact on Refugees The “Zero Draft”: A Positive, but Not Yet Sufficient Step (SWP)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 01May
In December 2018, the United Nations General Assembly is due to adopt a “Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration” and a “Global Compact on Refugees”. The “Zero Draft” for the Refugee Compact is not yet ambitious enough. Read the analyis from German Institute for International and security affairs, SWP written by Steffen Angenendt, Nadine Biehler
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Relentless Assault on the Philippine Press (HRW) BY Carlos H. Conde

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 01May
This article from Carlos H. Conde, Researcher, Asia Division at Human Rights Watch, HRW depicts an increasing worrying scenario for the media in Philippines.
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2018 Asia Pacific Social Enterprise Summit

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 01May
Today, Asia is faced with numerous unsolved problems. Tomorrow, how can Asia utilize social innovation in tackling difficult issues? The Summit presents trends on Food & Agriculture, Ageing, Minority Employment, Environment & Green Energy. The Summit gathers representatives from industry, government and civil society to look for opportunities for change in tomorrow’s Asia
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Here are 3 facts you need to know about inequality and populism ( WEF)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 30Apr
In a recent paper, French economist Thomas Piketty argues not only that inequality and populism are linked – but that both can be explained by dramatic shifts in the traditional two-party system that favour different elites.
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The Rose International Fund for Children: a great example for impactful partenerships

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 29Apr
This is the story of Rob, Gina, Mr. Pandey and Nirmala, working together to offer a new life's perspectives for youths living with disabilities in Nepal
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MDBs Launch New Platform to Coordinate Support for Economic Migration and Forced Displacement

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Apr
Seven Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) launched a new platform to enhance their collaboration on economic migration and forced displacement today on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Group Spring Meetings. The platform will advance strategic dialogue and operational coordination to maximize the impact of MDBs’ growing engagement in these two areas.
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Is the Asia Ecosystem Ready for The Growth of Social Impact Bonds?

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Apr
Summary Points: Explore the funding structure and relevant key stakeholders within the Pay-For-Success (PFS) model Leverage on the opportunities provided by early movers in Asia Stay tuned for the case study series by the Asia Policy Forum team, ‘Pay-For-Success Models in Asia: The Early Movers’
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Special session - UN Permanent Forum - 2019 Year of Indigenous Languages

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Apr
In the context of the 17th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, UNESCO will organize a special session on the organization of the 2019 Year of Indigenous Languages.
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