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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20210324T140000
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SUMMARY:2020-21 Journalism for an Equitable Asia Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/2020-21-journalism-for-an-equitable-asia-award-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20210311T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20210311T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164740
CREATED:20210217T082328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T094920Z
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SUMMARY:Law and Lawlessness:  Myanmar Coup and Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/law-and-lawlessness-myanmar-coup-and-human-rights/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20210225T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20210225T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164740
CREATED:20210201T082752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T074705Z
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SUMMARY:Report Launch: Defending Freedom of Expression
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/report-launch-defending-freedom-of-expression/
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20210120T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20210120T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164740
CREATED:20201015T091238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T094443Z
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SUMMARY:5th Benedict Anderson Memorial Roundtable: COVID-19 & Vaccine Nationalism
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/5th-benedict-anderson-memorial-roundtable-covid-19-vaccine-nationalism/
LOCATION:Asia Centre\, 128/183\, Phayathai Plaza Building\, 17th Floor\, Phayathai Road\, Thung-Phayathai\, Rachatewi\, 10400\, Bangkok\, 10400\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20201209T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20201209T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164740
CREATED:20201005T084515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T095358Z
UID:9855-1607522400-1607527800@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:Report Launch: COVID-19 and Democracy in Southeast Asia: Building Resilience\, Fighting Authoritarianism
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/covid-19-and-democracy-in-southeast-asia-building-resilience-fighting-authoritarianism/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20201202T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20201202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164740
CREATED:20201120T095650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T095650Z
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SUMMARY:2019-20 Journalism for an Equitable Asia Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/2019-20-journalism-for-an-equitable-asia-award-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210208
DTSTAMP:20260501T164740
CREATED:20201119T084154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T023041Z
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SUMMARY:NOMINATIONS OPEN: Journalism for an Equitable Asia Award 2020-21
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/journalism-for-an-equitable-asia-award-2020-21/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20201118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20201118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20200910T080133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200910T080215Z
UID:9742-1605708000-1605713400@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:ASEAN - Japan Relations: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/asean-japan-relations-the-impact-of-the-covid-19-pandemic/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20201104T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20201104T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20200929T033249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T062727Z
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SUMMARY:Countering  the Coronavirus-related “Infodemic”: Sharing Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/countering-the-coronavirus-related-infodemic-sharing-best-practices/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201101
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20191120T034006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T104601Z
UID:7995-1604016000-1604188799@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:From Look East to Act East: Challenges and Opportunities in Contemporary India-Southeast Asia Relations
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/from-look-east-to-act-east-challenges-and-opportunities-in-contemporary-india-southeast-asia-relations/
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/International-Conference-on-India-Southeast-Asia-Relations-5.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20201007T091500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20201009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20190701T082613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T101459Z
UID:7356-1602062100-1602262800@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:Hate Speech in Asia: Challenges and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/hate-speech-in-asia-challenges-and-solutions/
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200911
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20191108T032232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T095615Z
UID:7920-1599696000-1599782399@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:Journalism for the Equitable Asia Award
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/journalism/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20200722T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20200722T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20200605T075818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200629T042104Z
UID:9122-1595426400-1595431800@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:Report Launch: Hate Speech in Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/report-launch-hate-speech-in-southeast-asia/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20200624T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20200624T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20200512T062842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T081314Z
UID:8971-1593007200-1593012600@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19 and Vulnerable Communities
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/covid-19-and-vulnerable-communities/
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20200527T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20200527T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20200506T031716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T105118Z
UID:8898-1590588000-1590593400@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19 and Hate Speech
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/covid-19-and-hate-speech-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20191004T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20191004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20190704T075545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T085719Z
UID:7369-1570212000-1570219200@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:JAPAN – ASEAN Roundtable:  Competing for Influence in Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/japan-asean-relations-competing-for-influence-in-southeast-asia/
CATEGORIES:Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20190710T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20190712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20180704T075550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T014345Z
UID:5256-1562781600-1562950800@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:Fake News and Elections in Asia
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/fake-news-and-elections-in-asia/
LOCATION:Asia Centre\, 128/183\, Phayathai Plaza Building\, 17th Floor\, Phayathai Road\, Thung-Phayathai\, Rachatewi\, 10400\, Bangkok\, 10400\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20190623T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20190624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20190506T095651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T085024Z
UID:7127-1561307400-1561395600@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:2019 ASEAN Community Leadership and Partnership Forum
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/2019-asean-community-leadership-and-partnership-forum/
CATEGORIES:Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20190619T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20190619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20190514T074534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T052007Z
UID:7160-1560967200-1560974400@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:Nights for Rights Asia Centre 4th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/nights-for-rights-asia-centre-4th-anniversary/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20190416T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20190416T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20190327T074321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T074321Z
UID:6984-1555443000-1555452000@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:The Fake News Industry: Developments in SEA & Malaysia
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/the-fake-news-industry-developments-in-sea-malaysia/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20190321T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20190321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20190122T091406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190122T094811Z
UID:6769-1553191200-1553198400@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:International Faculty Club: Southeast Asia in the Age of Disinformation
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/international-faculty-club-southeast-asia-in-the-age-of-disinformation/
LOCATION:Asia Centre\, 128/183\, Phayathai Plaza Building\, 17th Floor\, Phayathai Road\, Thung-Phayathai\, Rachatewi\, 10400\, Bangkok\, 10400\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20190118T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20190118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20180723T092652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T074104Z
UID:5890-1547832600-1547841600@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:4th Benedict Anderson Memorial Roundtable: Chinese Nationalism and its Impact on Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/4th-ben-anderson-memorial-roundtable-chinese-nationalism-and-its-impact-on-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:Asia Centre\, 128/183\, Phayathai Plaza Building\, 17th Floor\, Phayathai Road\, Thung-Phayathai\, Rachatewi\, 10400\, Bangkok\, 10400\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181202T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181202T183000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20181115T070124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181116T083948Z
UID:6582-1543768200-1543775400@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:Social Innovation in Action: Southeast Asian Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/social-innovation-in-action-southeast-asian-perspective/
LOCATION:Guwahati Press Club\, Gopinath Bordoloi Rd\, Mawhati\, Ambari\, Guwahati\, Assam 781001\, India\, Kolkata\, Kolkata\, 781001\, India
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181201T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20181116T084000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T105517Z
UID:6597-1543669200-1543676400@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:Fake News and Elections in Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/fake-news-and-elections-in-southeast-asia-3/
LOCATION:Guwahati Press Club\, Gopinath Bordoloi Rd\, Mawhati\, Ambari\, Guwahati\, Assam 781001\, India\, Kolkata\, Kolkata\, 781001\, India
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181108T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181108T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20181030T024412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T105609Z
UID:6489-1541680200-1541683800@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:The Universal Periodic Review of Southeast Asia: Civil Society Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/the-universal-periodic-review-of-southeast-asia-civil-society-perspectives/
LOCATION:Department of Political Science\, Soochow University\, No. 70\, Linhsi Rd.\, Shihlin\, Taipei\, 11102\, Taiwan
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Political Science%2C Soochow University":MAILTO:politics@scu.edu.tw
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181106T113000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20181030T023039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T105638Z
UID:6482-1541503800-1541509200@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:Fake News and Elections in Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/fake-news-and-elections-in-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:College of Communication\, National Chengchi University\, No. 64\, Section 2\, Zhinan Road\, Wenshan District\, Taipei\, 116\, Taiwan
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181103T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20180815T065344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181030T062515Z
UID:6187-1541253600-1541264400@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:Advocating for Human Rights in Cambodia: Is the UN's Universal Periodic Review Effective?
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/advocating-for-human-rights-in-cambodia-is-the-uns-universal-periodic-review-effective/
LOCATION:National University of Management\, St.96 Christopher Howes\, Khan Daun Penh\, Phnom Penh\, BS16 AP18\, Cambodia
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asiacentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/DJ-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181031T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181031T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20181030T045310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T014432Z
UID:6511-1540990800-1540994400@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:Rohingya Crisis: Is Human Rights Advocacy Working?
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/rohingya-crisis-is-human-rights-advocacy-working/
LOCATION:Victoria University of Wellington\, Kelburn\, Wellington\, 6012\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria University of Wellington":MAILTO:info@victoria.ac.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181024T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20180725T073336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180831T035129Z
UID:5974-1540404000-1540411200@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:Rice Before Rights: Challenges of Advancing Human Rights in Asia
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/rice-before-rights-challenges-of-advancing-human-rights-in-asia/
LOCATION:Asia Centre\, 128/183\, Phayathai Plaza Building\, 17th Floor\, Phayathai Road\, Thung-Phayathai\, Rachatewi\, 10400\, Bangkok\, 10400\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asia Centre":MAILTO:contact@asiacentre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181018T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bangkok:20181018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164741
CREATED:20181030T044056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T014439Z
UID:6504-1539871200-1539878400@asiacentre.org
SUMMARY:Fake News and Social Media: Freedom of Expression in Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nAmidst the growing climate of authoritarianism throughout the world\, Asia continues to grapple with various challenges related to democratisation and political change. As countries in the region get into a post-pandemic election cycle\, political party laws\, election advertising laws\, fake news laws and laws governing political donations continue to have a problematic impact on the goal of holding free and fair elections. \n2022 marks a series of elections across Asia as countries begin to open up. Elections were held or set to be held at the national (India\, Japan\, Nepal\, Philippines\, South Korea\, Timor Leste and Turkmenistan)\, state or provincial (India\, Malaysia) or communal/municipal levels (Cambodia/Thailand). In national elections held thus far (South Korea\, Japan and the Philippines)\, with some exceptions\, one sees the return or advent of authoritarian tendencies and elites with highly problematic records of governance that adversely affect the emergence or transitions to substantive democracy. \nA major contributing factor to this outcome was the role of hybrid regimes maintaining dynastic control over media\, election process and the country’s overall politics. Anti-democratic populist movements\, using disinformation campaigns over social media also drowned out the much-needed civic participation in politics. Additionally\, women candidates faced harassment over the online space and physical threats during campaigns; while opposition party members faced threats and legal repercussions on accusations of foreign interference. Fear of a military coup d’etat\, regime change uprising or election annulment by partial election commissions all worked to suppress elections. \nRecognizing the wide variety of questions and issues to be explored\, this conference examines the relations between democracy and elections in Asian countries. Despite the plethora of elections at multiple levels\, why do they often lead to illiberal outcomes? Does the new social media environment enable/facilitate such outcomes? The conference will probe whether electoral systems in the region are a force for democracy or a force for authoritarian consolidation. \nThemes \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on Elections\, Campaigning and Voting\nRise of Electoral Authoritarianism/Illiberal Democracy\nRole of Asian Political Dynasties\nPopulism and Patronage in Elections\nAnnulling Election Results: Legal Cases\, Political Party Dissolution and Coups\nMedia versus Social Media in Election Campaigning\nHarassments and Violence Against Women Candidates\nYouth Participation: Voters\, Candidates\, Political Parties\nForeign Interference and Manipulation of Elections\nIndependence and Professionalism of Election Management Bodies\nRole of Ethnic Groups and Minority Groups\nOr any other related themes\n\nObjectives \nThe conference aims to achieve the following objectives \n\nConvene researchers and advocates for free and fair elections\nAnalyse laws and disinformation campaigns that influence elections outcomes\nEvaluate how elections impact the rise of authoritarianism in Asia\nAssess the future of democracy in the region\n\nConference Structure \nThe conference will consist of short remarks\, keynote speeches\, plenary discussions and breakout sessions made of thematic panels\, region and country-specific panels. \nConference Participants \nRegistration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions\, media outlets and journalist associations\, businesses\, national and regional civil society organisations\, international NGOs\, political parties\, parliaments\, government agencies and intergovernmental organisations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. \nConference Publications \nFollowing the international conference\, Asia Centre will undertake the following publishing efforts: \n\nConference Proceedings\n\nGuidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines) \nProgramme Outline \nDAY 1: 23 August 202318:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception and Evening Panel  \nDAY 2: 24 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nDAY 3: 25 August 20239:30-17:00 | Morning & Afternoon Panels \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nPaper Presentations and Speeches\n\nResearchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300-340 words in English\, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words\, here. For those submitting papers\, full papers should be 5\,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). \nConference Fee \nThis is a self-funded conference\, hence a flat\, base fee of USD300 will be charged to all presenters\, participants and drop-in visitors. This will go towards covering the cost of the venue\, equipment and logistics\, coffee breaks on all days\, certificates for participants\, conference communications and staff. Conference fee (USD300) does NOT cover a flight ticket\, accommodation\, and any other expenses related to travel advisory. \nConference Partnerships \nAsia Centre welcomes organisations and individuals to be conference partners and sponsors by co-convening the event\, panels\, keynote speakers and participants. This will provide partners an opportunity to network and forge linkages with academia\, businesses\, civil society\, governments and international organisations in the region and beyond; and can promote their organisation and activities. \nPartner Benefits \n\nLogo on all publicity materials online and at the conference venue.\nSocial media and mailing list promotion through Asia Centre’s networks.\nDisplay and distribute promotional materials from partner organisations to the participants.\nDevelop expertise on the issues covered by the conference themes.\n\nAdditional Options \n\nSponsor participants by buying conference tickets.\nSponsor a keynote speaker by providing a financial grant to the conference.\nProvide corporate sponsorship (in-kind and/or financial grants) and be featured on promotional materials.\n\nPanel Partner Requirements \n\nPurchase minimum 4 tickets (USD300 x 4 = USD1\,200).\nMarket the conference within their networks.\nPartners can also buy additional conference tickets.\n\nEnquiries and Registration \nPlease contact us at contact@asiacentre.org  \nRegister here 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n							\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n							\n				\n				\n								\n						\n					\n						\n							\n									Pay your conference fee online\n					\n				\n				\n						\n								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									 **Please be aware that all fees are not refundable.**
URL:https://asiacentre.org/event/fake-news-and-social-media-freedom-of-expression-in-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:Australian Hearing Hub\, 16 University Avenue MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY\, Sydney\, New South Wales\, 2109\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Macquarie University":MAILTO:hearinghub.concierge@mq.edu.au
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