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Asia Centre Signs MoU with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
On 20 October 2023, Asia Centre and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their existing cooperation and explore opportunities for future collaboration in media
Asia Centre & International IDEA: Forecasting Democratic Futures in the Asia-Pacific for 2024
Asia Centre and The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) co-convened the Democracy in Asia and the Pacific 2024 Outlook Forum in Bangkok, Thailand on 19-20 October
Asia Centre-Radio Taiwan International MOU to Further Media Collaboration
On 25 September 2023, Asia Centre and Radio Taiwan International (Rti), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The aim is to establish a framework to engage in future media collaboration.
8th International Conference (2023): Democracy and Elections in Asia
From 23 to 25 August 2023, Asia Centre convened its 8th International Conference on “Democracy and Elections in Asia”. The conference marked a return to fully on-site participation, with over
CMU POL: Thailand’s Democracy Remains in a Quagmire after the 2023 General Election
Chiang Mai University, a title partner for Asia Centre’s 8th International Conference “Democracy and Elections in Asia” on 23 to 25 August 2023, through its welcome remarks and panel analysed
Google: Authoritative Information Important for Electoral Integrity
Google, title partner for Asia Centre’s 8th International Conference “Democracy and Elections in Asia” on 23 to 25 August 2023, through its welcome remarks and panel outlined how the technology
International IDEA: Support Needed for Democratic Actors in the Region
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), a title partner for Asia Centre’s 8th International Conference on “Democracy and Elections in Asia”, hosted two panels and a
IDRC: Strengthen Inclusivity & Research Capacity in Asia
IDRC, as title partner for Asia Centre’s 8th International Conference “Democracy and Elections in Asia” from 23 to 25 August 2023, called for greater inclusivity and the strengthening of research
Asia Centre Panel Discussion at ASEAN Civil Society Conference / ASEAN Peoples’ Forum Side Event 2023
Emergency measures imposed by governments across Southeast Asia during the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted human rights and democracy in the region, leading to the shrinking of civic spaces and repression
Asia Centre Launches Report on Political Hate Sites in Singapore
On 8 July 2023, Asia Centre held a discussion panel for the launch of its newest report, Political Hate Sites in Singapore: Flourishing without Repercussions. The event, jointly organised with
Team Malaysia Wins Hackathon on ASEAN-EU Relations: Will Travel to Germany
Between 21 and 23 July 2023, the Asia Centre and Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Southeast & East Asia jointly organised the #Reshaping Europe: Hackathon on the ASEAN-EU Relations. The
Oxfam Young Leaders Fellowship Programme 2023 Kicks Off
A total of seven speakers, one facilitator, three project coaches, and two field visits made up the programme activity for Induction Meeting for eight Oxfam Fellows from 10 to 14
Asia Centre Launches Report on Burmanisation and Buddhisation
On 13 June 2023, Asia Centre and FORSEA held a virtual launch and discussion of Asia Centre’s latest report Burmanisation and Buddhisation: The Coup’s Impact on Religious Minorities. The event, which was
Asia Centre and Oxfam Announce Fellows for the Oxfam Young Leaders Fellowship Programme 2023
Asia Centre and Oxfam in Asia are pleased to announce the fellows for the Oxfam Young Leaders Fellowship Programme 2023! The fellowship will provide tools to empower young people with
Coalitions, both regional and national, needed to promote and improve internet freedoms in Southeast Asia through legislative reform and media literacy training.
Advocacy for reforming key restrictive legislations and capacity-building, especially on media literacy, and the formation of regional and national coalitions are the top strategy choices to improve internet freedoms in