Relentless Assault on the Philippine Press (HRW) BY Carlos H. Conde

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This article from Carlos H. Conde, Researcher, Asia Division at Human Rights Watch, HRW depicts an increasing worrying scenario for the media in Philippines.

2018 Asia Pacific Social Enterprise Summit

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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

Here are 3 facts you need to know about inequality and populism ( WEF)

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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.

The Rose International Fund for Children: a great example for impactful partenerships

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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

MDBs Launch New Platform to Coordinate Support for Economic Migration and Forced Displacement

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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.

Is the Asia Ecosystem Ready for The Growth of Social Impact Bonds?

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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’

Special session - UN Permanent Forum - 2019 Year of Indigenous Languages

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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.

World Press Freedom Index 2018 is out

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The 2018 World Press Freedom Index, compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), reflects growing animosity towards journalists. Hostility towards the media, openly encouraged by political leaders, and the efforts of authoritarian regimes to export their vision of journalism pose a threat to democracies.

COMMUNITY BASED FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND MICROFINANCE

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AIT Extension of Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand is organizing from 9th to 20th July, 2018 the 9th Edition of the 2 Week, Fully Residential Professional Development Programme on "COMMUNITY BASED FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND MICROFINANCE”

FEMINIST MEMORY PROJECT SEMINAR Nepal Picture Library

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Dates: 30th April, 7th May, and 14th May, 2018 Seminar Timing: Mondays, 9-11.30am Venue: photo.circle, Arun Thapa Chowk, Jhamsikhel

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