Bangladesh’s vibrant informal sector drives the economy, but operating outside the formal system results in missed opportunities for growth. Dr.…
Dr. Nguyen Thanh Trung reviews the growing global instability, with intensifying conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and East Asia, alongside a…
The urban landscape of Nha Trang is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by climate change, urbanization, policy shifts, and economic development.…
C. Raja Mohan highlights the interconnectedness of global tensions across East Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, and explores India’s strategic…
Thought leaders from 20 countries explored how both larger and smaller powers navigate geopolitical contestations in three theatres: East Asia,…
Who cleans our city? Do you spot them among the beautiful city landscape and lush green scenery? Do you know that the cleanliness of the city is their…
Since reports emerged that South Korean troops massacred civilians during the Vietnam War, there has been a fitful but determined effort by Vietnamese…
Trade unions are drivers for transformative change. For sustainable change, gender justice is indispensable. Therefore, trade unions have to transform…
South Korea's militaristic culture is fuelled by a history of conflict and maintained by a tradition of jingoistic, state-sponsored celebrations.…
In the face of a growing climate crisis, the military industry is promoting "eco-friendly" weapons and technologies, but are these innovations truly…
Vietnam’s rapid urbanization is bringing both opportunities and challenges. Among the most significant challenges is the preservation of cultural…
Listening to the voice of youth for a just energy transition has never been this crucial before! In August 2024, the Regional Communications…
Pakistan finds itself in a challenging position amidst the big geopolitical contest. Geo-economics, regional security questions, and internal tensions…
Do you still wonder what a “just city” really looks like, or means to you as a member of an urban community? FES Asia communications team went…
In the face of escalating climate disasters, cities are not only major contributors to carbon emissions but also vulnerable frontlines of the crisis,…
Extreme weather events can bring devastation, but also valuable lessons about resilience and renewal. One project in Hanoi, Vietnam, reflects on how…
What the worst storm in modern Vietnamese history left behind: Michael Tatarski recaps the aftermath and vulnerabilities, particularly faced by…
Sarah Remmei flew in to Hanoi, her second home for more than a decade, just after the worst of Typhoon Yagi. What she saw prompted personal and…
Amidst the escalating US-China tensions, the Philippines faces a dilemma regarding which side to pick, and is politically and economically susceptible…
Follow the scent of milk to explore challenging life of a herdswoman in Altai Mountains. While herding with Mongolian traditional clothe called…
Imran Hamid, youth campaigner from Bangladesh, reflects his participation at United Nations Climate Change Conference of Youth (COY18) in Dubai. He…
The Asia-Pacific region is one the most diverse regions in the world in terms of politics, economy and culture. Despite significant economic growth…
An opinion piece by Dr. Hyejeong Kim, Sustainable Development Research Center in South Korea, on the South Korea's national energy policy: 11th Basic…
Discussion with climate experts on how can the Loss and Damage Fund be allocated, disbursed and accessed by vulnerable communities
Understand how Pakistan can leverage geoeconomics to strengthen its economy and address geopolitical challenges in the video series by FES Pakistan.
Marc Saxer interviewed Dr. Moeed W. Yusuf on how Pakistan can pivot to a better suited development model.
“Pakistan’s economy is deeply intertwined with both US and China: divorce from either camp would be tantamount to cutting off a limb,” Moeed W. Yusuf…
Prof. Kim Heungchong answered the questions surrounding the way forward of South Korea in the face of geoeconomic disruptions.
Thailand faces a crucial moment as the political and economic center moves to Asia. Diverse Thai stakeholders gathered and came up with strategy…
"There is no clear consensus of whether the ongoing trade war results in a net negative for Malaysia." In the midst of this uncertainty, Harris Zainul…
On 10 April, the people of South Korea passed a harsh judgment on the existing political forces, in the country’s 22nd general election. The governing…
Interviews which showcase the women's experiences, achievements, impact to local governments in Pakistan and women's empowerment in leadership…
Singapore, a major beneficiary of globalization who is heavily invested in both China and the West, is being threatened by the potential bifurcation…
As global temperatures break records, the financial toll on nations rises. Two UN conferences could offer solutions to ease the devastating impacts
Youth voices matter in climate action. Sohanur Rahman, a young climate activist from YouthNet for Climate Justice in Bangladesh, shares his experience…
Guided by innovative methodologies, members and friends of the FES Asia Strategic Foresight Group discussed how Asian economies and societies can best…
The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), hosted in Dubai last November, was a landmark…
How does "democratic workplace" look like for you? Trade unionists and workers from all across the region are here to share and put together their…
For the first time, at COP 28 Bangladesh shared its own experience of the Just Transition and its impact on the working class. Dr S M Morshed, Vice…
What is the concept of human security and why is it important? Listen to Dr. Hafiz A. Pasha, the author of the FES report "Human Security in…
Tackling transboundary haze problems in Southeast Asia is not the job of the governments alone: rather, it should be on top of everybody’s mind given…
Mungunzul and her teacher Gereltuya share the same dream: a life with dignity, respect of traditional culture, and harmony between ancient and modern…
FES Regional Gender Justice Project in Asia is calling for a professional layout designer for a booklet; 'Let’s Make Trade Unions More Gender Just…
In the Asia-Pacific region, women bear the weight of unpaid care work, playing a crucial yet often overlooked role. It's time to shift the narrative…
Nepal recently celebrated its 74th Democracy Day. The country has come a long way in terms of consolidating democracy and establishing inclusive rule…
"It’s all about these redlines in times of instability and uncertainty", said Marc Saxer, FES Asia's Regional Director.
The unnoticed workforce in urban waste management and environmental protection
The geopolitical map of the Indo-pacific looks very different if looked at from the perspectives of Beijing or Washington. Our map visualizes the main…
Respecting the rights of indigenous peoples and enhancing their participation in climate change processes play a crucial role in addressing climate…
Adopting a feminist approach to energy transitions is crucial for ensuring that the shift to clean energy is just, and addresses historical and…
Did COP28 succeed in driving globally enforced actions? Take a deep-dive into key outcomes of COP28, focusing on the roles, perspectives, and…
The Fourth Industrial Revolution has created many impacts on all aspects of life, especially the employment issues of workers. The Federal Government…
The urbanization of our world needs a concept. Cities are excellent actors in climate adaptation. Unveiling pathways forward at COP28.
New Delhi, home to over 20 million people, took a major step towards climate mitigation when it banned all forms of single-use plastics in 2017. A few…
Rural communities, suburban and urban areas are what make a city a city. But imagine if all rural communities, and the aforementioned urban areas are…
Their lives have never been the same after the salinity intrusion. The photo series part two reveals enormous impact of climate change on coastal…
The Afghan human rights activist Shaharzad Akbar has been advocating for an inclusive and democratic future for Afghanistan since her youth. Born in…
With fresh water increasingly scarce in the coastal areas of Bangladesh, women and girls must wash their menstrual cloths and other sanitary items in…
The renewed interest in an Asian Monetary Fund is a continuation of existing regional currency cooperation since the 1997 Asian financial crisis.…
Nepal is wedged between two powers: China and India. As great power rivalry spills over in the region, Nepal finds itself increasingly constrained.…
Pakistan's National Security Policy addresses the country’s particular geopolitical situation, including a new geo-economic focus. It offers a fresh…
An endeavour in Central Vietnam is bringing sustainable illumination to the area’s traditional Katu ethnic homes. The Duông house project in Quảng Nam…
The idea to set up an Asian Monetary Fund (AMF) has been revived after 30 years by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim amid increasing worries…
The idea of an Asian Monetary Fund has been regaining traction among the economies of the Indo-Pacific region, nearly 30 years since it was proposed…
Why are people in Vietnam increasingly quitting social security system? Labour representative, Vu Minh Tien, looks at pressures driving this trend in…
Great power competition has intensified in the Indo-Pacific region; India is in the centre of these geopolitical and geoeconomic push and pulls.…
The age when algorithms control humans. How true is it?
The destructive controlling aspect of platform algorithms reveals the true nature of platform…
How does geopolitical competition impact the trajectory of Myanmar? What roles do China, Russia, India as well the neighbors play? In our exclusive…
The US-China strategic rivalry has placed South Korea in a difficult position. Prof Chung-in Moon takes a look at the country’s domestic debates and…
Singapore is significantly intertwined with both US and China - even as the rivalry between them increases. Dr Yeo Lay Hwee shares her observations on…
The devastation of climate change is widespread. But organisations such as FES Bangladesh, YouthNet for Climate Justice, and others are offering hope…
Political economist and human rights experts underlined that any money spent in the current crises must focus on the needs of both women and men. FES…
Halima Binte Islam told us that the FES New York Summer School was not just a series of lectures; it was a transformative experience that fueled her…
Get a glimpse of the hidden chains of modern slavery in Pakistan, as millions endure bonded labour. Explore the critical and courageous role of…
Workers in Bangladesh’s huge tannery sector have been bearing the brunt of recent “sustainability” drives, as authorities have relocated polluting…
Prof C. Raja Mohan looks at India’s changing approach to China and reviews the possibilities for cooperation between India and Germany in reshaping…
The relationship between India and Germany is founded on shared democratic values, and enshrined in multi-level institutional arrangements. This is a…
Great power rivalry has intensified in the Indo-Pacific region and there is urgent need to explore ways for countries to navigate the challenges.…
At this match, "the Ball" is not only for kicking, but is also about forging solidarity between people to take action for a better world. Vietnamese…
We are recognizing workers in various sectors and industries across Asia. Their stories are the testament to the reality of their life and work…
Workers in Bangladesh’s renowned tea plantations have been fighting injustice and exploitation for more than a century. Trade unions have made some…
Pakistani women have been striving for rights and representation along the history of Pakistan’s politics. What has been progress towards more gender…
Nepali tea has great international market potential as colleagues of FES Nepal learned during a recent visit to Jhapa (Eastern Nepal). However,…
The reorganisation of the world economy is in full swing. To survive, not only companies but entire nations need to adapt their development models
Mongolia’s path to become a parliamentary democracy is unique. A public consultation now revealed where Mongolian citizens see potential for…
In Ulaanbaatar, the air was thick with pollution during the six cold months of the long Mongolian winter. Immediate measures are urgently needed to…
New FES project offers platform to discuss evidence-based policy options and implementation strength to tackle gender injustices in the Asia-Pacific…
In the era of automation and digitization, qualification and training requirements for workers are undergoing drastic changes. Candidates, especially…
“We, Korean women, survive no matter what it takes, because that's who we are."
Pakistani experts convene to analyse major regional and global dynamics at play and provide strategies on how the country can manage geopolitical…
Cooperatives have been developed to be an ethical business model for socio-economic development of underserved women in India. Explore recent…
Bahav (eng: flow) explores how Nepalese women in two of Nepal’s most remote districts have been navigating changing climatic conditions and their…
2022 marked another successful year of our regional programme on the new geopolitics of Asia. These are our highlights.
Marc Saxer explores the controversial debate over the appropriate answer to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has laid open a disconnect between…
Over the years, climatologists have made it clear that the world needs to transition to renewable energy soon to prevent runaway climate collapse.
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Nepal and the Centre for Labour and Social Studies (CLASS) Nepal conduct first-ever power resource assessment of…
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and environmental non-profit Live & Learn initiate Green Youth Labs: a training and mentoring programme for innovation and a…
Diverging views on the Russian invasion of Ukraine dominated the conversations during the visit to Europe by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung’s Asia…
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been seen by the West, in particular in Europe, as a threat to its conception of the world order. But this view is…
The country’s most vulnerable are stuck between a rock and a hard place.
An interview on empowering women in Pakistan’s local politics with Shad Begum.
Young people attending the COP27 climate summit in Egypt are calling for loss and damage compensation to cope with the irreversible impacts of climate…
Mongolian experts and thought-leaders analyze the geopolitical and geo-economic dynamics that may shape the country’s future and discuss the…
We are now facing not just a climate crisis, but also an inequality crisis. COP27 must address both challenges by financing a just climate transition.
Unseasonal rain and extreme weather events affect agricultural productivity and fish stock of farmers and fisherfolk in India. Could conversations at…
Role models and their stories have a great impact on supporting conversations about gender equality and gender justice. The FES Nepal Office collected…
Thailand has a long and demonstrated history of balancing its foreign policy against big powers. But the new geopolitical dynamics of the region…
Cities tend to reflect traditional gender roles and gendered division of labour. Instead, urban planning and design should address inequalities and…
Trade union membership in Pakistan is no higher than at independence in 1947, causing the country and its citizens to miss out on the potential…
Experts share their analysis of what the changing geopolitical landscape in Asia means for the Korean Peninsula.
An interview with FES partner Khadim Hussain Mirani about relief efforts, the climate crisis, and the challenges for workers and local economies in…
Latest research unveils key issues and opportunities for women and the future of work in South Asia.
What makes foreign interests in the Pacific Islands grow and what does their engagement mean for the future of the small island nations?
Recent local elections in Nepal have brought a number of independent candidates into office. Among them is Balendra Shah ‘Balen’, Kathmandu…
Thailand's current practices and policies only include some of the elements that will be needed to achieve their ambitious commitment to reach…
Facts, figures and the latest annual report of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung.
An interview with Chalie Charoenlarpnopparut about Thailand’s pledges, plans and priorities for its energy transformation.
Marc Saxer answers questions about the larger implications of the war in Ukraine on the Asia-Pacific region and the future of the global order.
Wan-Suk Hong answers questions about the larger implications of the war in Ukraine on East Asia and the Korean Peninsula.
50 years of German-Bangladesh relations are being celebrated by the Bangladesh office of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and the Centre for Governance…
The Asia-Pacific is one of the most strategically contested areas on the globe. The superpower confrontation comes with a multitude of challenges and…
The polarization between formal and informal workers lately received wide attention in South Korea. Our FES Korea Office took a closer look at the…
Lay Hwee Yeo answers questions about the larger implications of the war in Ukraine on the Asia-Pacific region.
Charmaine Misalucha-Willougby answers questions about the larger implications of the war in Ukraine on the Asia-Pacific region.
Raja Mohan answers four questions about the larger implications of the war in Ukraine on the Asia-Pacific region.
With spaces for dialogues and leadership expanding in government and civil society, women in the Philippines have taken up the role of peace leaders…
Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry shares his views on the developments in Afghanistan and the role of the international community since the Taliban…
Rural and urban areas are connected in ways that cannot be dissolved or ignored. They are economically, socially, and environmentally interlinked…
Platform work is providing much needed employment to many. But bereft of decent working conditions, blue collar workers in the digital economy are…
Opportunities and threats of digitalization for women in the COVID-19 crisis. Reflections from Asia as part of the FES W7-blog.
FES Philippines forms Youth for Just Transition Network to engage young people from different backgrounds in the shift from coal to renewable energy.
The lack of women's representation in political news coverage is global. But journalists and newsrooms in Mongolia have started to work to break the…
The COVID19-crisis has revealed multiple fault-lines, yet these could also be seen as opportunities for identification of changes to help women cope…
Together with its partners, FES brought together some of Nepal’s most prominent thought-leaders and politicians to discuss the country’s current state…
Sustainable urban mobility always involves several trade-offs: between comfort and pollution, between private and public transport, and others. A…
Women and girls represent half of the world’s population, yet their invaluable contributions in tackling climate change are still unrecognized. This…
Rapid urbanisation in Chennai is leaving the city's vulnerable susceptible to effects of unplanned growth and climate change.
Vietnam has made great efforts in providing a comprehensive legal framework to protect women's and children's rights. But violence against women and…
"For trade unions to be key players in this changing world of work, they need to understand and reflect the workforce they represent," argues Marta…
As one of the world's most congested cities, Metro Manila faces increasing challenges to its urban development, highlighting issues of livability and…
The rapid growth of ride-hailing and other app-based services has changed discussions around workers' rights globally. A new FES research analyses…
Education in Asia is becoming increasingly privatised and commercialised. To learn more about the impacts and future trends of the sector,…
India has become a major player in world affairs. It is in the midst of a geopolitical repositioning as it navigates its place in the evolving…
FES-supported study from Malaysia uses empirical data to illustrate and analyze a fascinating example of a country in Asia, in which the majority…
2021 marked the launch of the new FES Asia geopolitics programme. A key pillar is the FES Asia Strategic Foresight Group, an interdisciplinary network…
The COVID-19 pandemic has been eroding multilateralism and connectivity; principles that are needed the most to ensure a rapid and just recovery.…
Over the last decade, Asia has seen enormous physical and digital infrastructure connectivity projects. They have become both key pillars and levers…
Fascination with auspicious numbers is common in Asian cultures. In Mongolia, phone numbers have become a symbol of the widening gap between the rich…
Hanoi's migrant manual workers keep the city running, but their already precarious work and living conditions have worsened during the pandemic.
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Asia launches an interactive map that lets viewers explore the current state of social and ecological development in eight…
Despite numerous movements for freedom, justice and equality, Nepal is still struggling to consolidate its new democratic system.
By the evening of 1 November 2021, India had captured the spotlight in Glasgow. The country announced a new net zero target by 2070, which meant that…
President of Indonesia Joko Widodo called for global collaboration to tackle climate change during COP26, highlighting the need for more climate…
Bangladesh is emerging as an important player in Asia’s new geopolitical theatre. FES and its partners invited some of the country’s top thought…
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) is a chance for Vietnam to show its commitment to addressing climate change. Despite the country’s long-term…
Since the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into force on 1 August 2020, Vietnam’s significant garment and footwear sector has been working…
The announcement of AUKUS consolidates a security-led conception of the Indo-Pacific over more prosperity-focused ideas championed for example by the…
Integrating feminist priorities into city planning is essential, not just for gender equity, but also for climate resilience and wider sustainability.…
Southeast Asia’s second most populous country is a flashpoint in the new geopolitics and geoeconomics of Asia. Filipino thought leaders and change…
Most ASEAN countries are rather reluctant to choose sides in the intensifying geopolitical rivalry between China and the United States. There is a…
A European Indo-Pacific strategy that widens options for the regional actors is welcomed by New Delhi. The same can be said of AUKUS though explicit…
South Korea is deemed to be relatively behind on climate policy. So much so that the country was considered a “climate villain” by international…
Migrant workers from the Philippines leave home full of hopes and dreams; unknown to them are hidden costs of migration that can break their spirit.…
Our regional climate and energy project in Asia brought together practitioners, policy-makers and researchers to discuss common challenges and…
As geopolitical rivalry intensifies in both traditional and non-traditional domains, leadership around AI, emerging technologies and the increased…
FES Indonesia hosts capacity building for young people aiming to enhance awareness on key social, political and cultural issues, while equipping them…
A year and a half into the pandemic, the systemic implications of the crisis are engendering major shifts and, some will argue, sowed the seeds for…
Together with Ariunzaya Aysuh, Mongolia’s Minister of Labour and Social Protection, we discuss the challenges and successes in fighting the COVID-19…
On 11 June, Germany passed a much-debated act on due diligence in global supply chains. Frederike Boll writes about the power of alliances, the key…
The tourism sector of Nepal has been decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Workers and unions call for more financial support and a boost for domestic…
Indonesia has answered the age-old question of how to ensure cooperation across a diverse population, by using a set of principles derived from the…
In this episode, Jomo Kwame Sundaram, one of Malaysia's leading experts on the political economy of development, takes a closer look at the social and…
The South Korean population is ageing faster than any other in the world. Who bears the responsibility for the problem, and for fixing it, is hotly…
The announcement by Asia’s leading development bank to exit from financing fossil fuels made global headlines. While it would be a major step for a…
Small and landlocked states have their own unique set of challenges, but also opportunities, especially when caught in the midst of global power…
Worsening security conditions and societal polarization pose a risk to modest gains for gender justice. We explored three critical aspects.
As the schools were shut down, the government opted to replace in-class learning with various means of distance education. This has revealed the…
Greater Eurasia has always been subject to great power rivalries. A new map by FES puts the often-confusing multitude of smaller clashes, economic…
Over the past year, FES worked together with 20 researchers from across Asia to analyse the challenges of workers in the region and develop visions…
For four years, the Academy of Work has been training the next generation of trade union leaders in Bangladesh.
In our new season’s opening episode, we take a closer look at the latest developments in Afghanistan – the COVID-19 crisis, a difficult peace process,…
Indian women’s participation in the labour market is low and falling, despite numerous policies and interventions from government and other agencies.…
While many parts of the world are shifting away from fossil fuels, Southeast Asia remains a hot spot for coal expansion. A new report by Climate…
Looking at the past to find changing meanings of the ‘labour movement’: Historian Sakdina Chatrakul Na Ayudhya takes a close look at the history of…
A new online director’s guide walks you through “The Things Imprisoned in the World of Words”, an exhibition about South Korea’s National Security…
Bangladesh has no shortage of bright young people keen to boost the country’s development. But many lack the research and specific presentation skills…
Participants from across Mongolia collect crucial data in an Open Street Mapping project in an effort to make health and essential services available…
China’s recent commitment to reaching carbon neutrality by 2060 sends a powerful message, not only about what the country thinks it can achieve with…
The line between using technology to manage workers and using technology to control workers is a thin one. In an interview with FES, labour expert Dr…
Together with Christina Colclough, we talk about algorithmic decision-making and ways forward for the labour movement in the Asia-Pacific region.
The FES Nepal team spoke with the first resident director, Heinz Bongartz, about opening the FES office in Kathmandu and the role of social democracy…
We explore themes of social justice and the changes required in the global order to ensure a more equitable and just society during and after the…
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted billions of lives around the world. But the crisis is hitting already-vulnerable women and girls in several new…
Energy is first and foremost a human-impact story; however, Vietnamese journalists have so far been focussing on its technical and business angles. If…
1995 marked a seminal year in the global fight for gender equality. How far have China and Germany come, and what remains to be done?
Mongolia strives to play a leading role in the digitalization of government. Find out how in our interview with Anar Bayarsaikhan, the Director of the…
We take a closer look at the impact of COVID-19 on Southeast Asia, multilateralism and how the region is tackling the economic, security and strategic…
The Institute of Politics and Governance (IPG) in the Philippines explores ways to continue supporting good governance through people’s participation…
Big data, mobile connectivity and artificial intelligence are dominating the daily lives of Indians faster than some predicted. But is the country…
Today's double episode with Dr. Bärbel Kofler and Farzana Nawaz focusses on workers' rights along global supply chains.
It is high time to act and re-imagine our digital future in Asia.
For the shift from fossil fuels towards renewable energies to be genuinely sustainable on both the environmental and social levels, it needs to be…
Watch the presentation of our four keynote speakers from our series on gender and energy.
Environmental disasters, a worldwide pandemic, looming recession and political turmoil shape Asia’s metropolises, making it clear why future cities…
Revisit the findings of our regional research and learn more about social-ecological transformation in Asia!
An analysis of the US-China rivalry in Southeast Asia.
What are the challenges and opportunities facing organized labour in Bangladesh? We spoke with civil society leader Shakil Ahmed.
We are looking into China’s changing Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its complex relations with its neighbours as well as the EU.
It has been 30 years since the fall of the Berlin wall. FES Korea explored the significance of the German reunification for the Korean peninsula.
Many households in bustling Indian cities rely on domestic workers. These workers perform arduous tasks, yet they suffer from low wages, unregulated…
More than 350 South Korean and international civil society organizations, including the Korea office of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, have launched a…
We explore India’s changing foreign and security policy in its neighborhood, its complex relations with China and the role of the European Union with…
Our inaugural episode discusses the notion that we are living in an “Asian Century”. In an interview with the international bestselling author Dr…
A festival in North Sumatra brings together the region’s engaged youth each year under the principles of create – collaborate – celebrate. Now in its…
During lockdown, FES Philippines produced “Can We Cool Down The Earth” - an audiobook on climate change aimed at children, voiced by young…
Developing the platform economy has been a major agenda of the Thai government since 2016, but the chances of its realization are looking gloomy in…
In the past months, Afghan policymakers and civil society have found themselves again in a “fog of talks” with representatives of the Taliban…
On 24 June 2020, the ruling centre-left Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) defended its super majority. One of the reasons for the MPP’s success was the…
The Afghan peace process is at a crossroads. Violence is escalating, human rights workers and civilians are targeted, and rights abuses are…
Human survival requires care work, yet paid and unpaid care work still lack recognition. An FES working group on the future of the care economy has…
China’s geopolitics and geoeconomics are challenged by democratic transformation. Looking closely at the example of Malaysia, Sergio Grassi, analyses…
Payal Arora, author of “The Next Billion Users. Digital Life beyond the West” shares her views on digital justice and how it relates to the digital…
Bangladesh’s higher education is deteriorating. Extensive reforms are necessary for universities to better respond to the demands of the labour…
Lifelong learning and vocational training are at the center of the the Regional Tripartite Social Dialogue Conference (RTSDC), held for the 10th time…
To make decent working conditions and inclusive development a reality for all, industrial policy can play a key role in the Asia-Pacific region.
Eight country studies shed light on the challenges and chances the 4th Industrial Revolution poses for female labourers.
As governments show insufficient signs of comprehensively addressing the climate emergency, civil society must step up efforts to make sure their…
In a future for all, women will need to have meaningful access and opportunities to join the digital economy. FES partners met in Singapore to explore…
FES partners address the emerging care crisis and think of innovations in Asia.
A Bangladeshi delegation explores small and medium enterprises in Stuttgart.
Interview with Gotelind Alber on a genuine gender-sensitive climate transition for Southeast Asia.
India is known for its frugal innovations and ground-up development models. Through their work, the partners of FES have been pioneering social…
For Dendev Terbishdagva, November 9, 1989 was just another day at work as lecturer in Bernau, East Berlin. Until the news came that the Wall was there…
Urbanists from Europe and Asia are facing some of the same challenges, but from often quite different angles. Experts from nine Asian countries…
The extractive industry in Mongolia is making huge money for multinationals, but tax avoidance means this wealth is not translating into investments…
If urban development is led by communities it can make cities—and the wider economy—more inclusive and socially just. Indonesian urbanists discussed…
Policies need to address the rising need for care and to ensure decent work in the care economy of Asia.
Developing countries must do more than boost exports if they hope to improve workers’ lives. But which industrial policies have proven best at…
Two years after the first Academy of Work in Bangladesh, trainers have restyled the programme to better respond to the challenges of organized labour…
The technological changes sweeping the world of work have particular implications for women. Specialists from across Asia have selected two areas to…
A greater emphasis on renewable energy could benefit the people and the economy as well as the environment in Vietnam.
Ageing populations, technology advancements, climate change and the rise of non-standard jobs complicate further the grim outlook of the labour market…
In Asia the main priority for domestic workers is still to be recognized as workers.
For a trade deal to be fair, it must benefit workers all along the supply chain. To make sure this happens, workers must have a say in policies and…
A look at the county’s persistently popular but problematic power source.
A participatory higher education system and a prosperous and socially just labour market are at the core of the ongoing work by the Dhaka-based team…
India shares many development challenges with other countries, in particular regarding the energy transition and its environmental sustainability.…
In a changing world of work we need to recognize that all workers are workers, whether formal or informal, entitled to rights at work that guarantee…
At a regional dialogue in Dhaka, feminists, political economist and women’s rights and labour activists focus on recognition of care work and stronger…
The right to freely associate, bargain and be free from discrimination for exercising labour rights should continue to form the cornerstone of a…
Bringing the women’s and workers’ movements together is a challenging task that one of the working groups as part of a regional project on feminism in…
A mediator and platform for exchange in Nepal through several periods of conflict and reform since the 1990s, FES is facilitating to build trust…
Shifting spotlight from economic growth to the well-being of humans and nature can contribute to reduced carbon pressure on the Planet, better trade…
A movie-rating app developed by a group of feminists from across Asia aims to give space for feminist critique of the mainstream movie industry in the…
The large cities of Indonesia and Malaysia are no exception to the trend or rising poor and massive shortage in affordable housing and public…
Hate speech is rife on local news websites in Mongolia amid a lack of self-regulation of the newsroom and of media literacy among the public.
A German delegation hosted by FES, visited Singapore to find out how the city state uses technology for creating a liveable city.
A first-person's account on the labour conditions in the shrimp industry in the Andaman Sea.
At a high-level ministerial meeting in Berlin, representatives of Germany and Indonesia back stronger international cooperation to tackle migration by…
Myanmar activist Nandar draws attention to violence against the female body through her work as translator and performer.
The feminist network Political Feminism in Asia, a regional project by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, met in Penang to deliberate direction for joint…
Comics are a serious and an entertaining medium that can boost efforts to address the complex topics of feminism and the future of work.
Through a series of policy workshops in Mongolia, young political party supporters receive hands-on experience to work together and develop policy…
The ongoing revision of Vietnam’s Labour Code is an opportunity to ensure workers’ rights are better protected in the economy of the 21st Century.
Campaigns around mega-sporting events can support trade union work in the fight for better working conditions for migrant workers.
Policies promoting the digital economy and transformation of manufacturing must incorporate the social and ecological interests, including those of…
FES Vietnam promotes collaborations to achieve fairness and leave no one behind in Vietnam’s energy shift.
Smart factories and AI-augmented services have potential to cause massive disruption in the labour-intensive manufacturing and services sectors of…
The use of targeted sanction solves the main problem with blanket sanctions—the indiscriminate impact—while preserving the most advantageous feature:…
Applying targeted sanctions to enforce labour standards in trade agreements and trade preferences can improve the incentive for compliance.
Technological innovation is changing the way business is managed and how work is organized, raising concerns for workers in all ten ASEAN countries.
Initially embracing the opportunity to participate in China’s BRI, Myanmar is now sounding a note of caution about its exposure to Beijing’s projects…
A more articulate vision for a stable and secure Eurasia can act as the baseline for all EU endeavours with regard to proposals such as the Belt and…
In Timor Leste, progressive quotas for women in government are opening up new avenues for women in politics.
In Vietnam, a rights group works to ensure that the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement safeguards labour and environmental standards laid out by EU and…
The globalization of work, the tectonic shifts in geopolitics, and climate change are all having an impact on the archipelagic South-East Asian nation…
FES helps building new alliances that can bring feminist visions into the mainstream.
At a recent workshop in Vietnam, stakeholders explore how to bring together the work on climate governance and the implementation of the Paris…
The FES office in Singapore is the hub for the organization’s operations across Asia, which cover 14 country offices and 15 programmes as of June…
Fifty years ago FES first established a base in Indonesia where today it works with local partners on a range of topics, from pathways to fair…
An annual summit in Mongolia can serve as a platform for dialogue over the Korean Peninsula, in particular in the wake of the Kim-Trump summit in…
What lies behind the looming crisis over the future of jobs and how might it might impact the politics of India in 2019?
With an office in New Delhi since 1981, FES has been active in India for 40 years, building platforms of mutual trust for open debate and exchange of…
Undergraduate students from Hanoi explore alternative concepts of tourism and discuss the social and economic impacts of mainstream tourism on local…
Supporting narratives for economic transformation and people’s awareness about the links between domestic and regional questions, FES Pakistan works…
Trade unions are developing strategies to address the harm a new generation of trade agreements may have on workers and access to public services in…
Ride-share platforms have been causing conflict in recent years between workers using the platform and traditional drivers in Thailand’s second city…
Shalini Sinha of WIEGO, a global network focused on securing livelihoods for the working poor, talks about the need to think outside the box when it…
More than 40 years now, FES has been working in Thailand, a land of contrasts and rapid transformation.
Berlin (Germany) – FES hosts the Afghan National Security Advisor for a high-level public debate in Berlin to discuss the political peace process and…
China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has given rise to both hopes and concerns among its stakeholders along the route. While it offers…
Trade union power is often described as fading away under the pressures of globalized markets and closing civic spaces. A photo story from a…
New Delhi – A new methodology pursued by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) in India has been applying a new narrative for alliance building to energy…
Housing remains a fundamental right, but social urban policy must also add to its focus the fight against unemployment, explains in this interview…
The EU and ASEAN are strengthening their cooperation by working towards a regional free trade agreement. The Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD)…
An urbanization that fails to produce just job opportunities will have far-reaching consequences.
Political Feminism in Asia, a regional project by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung brings together feminist groups for joint action across the region.
Kathmandu – Experiences from the Philippines and Nepal suggest that a multi-lateral approach to international labour agreements could benefit weaker…
China’s Belt and Road Initiative has stirred up diverging responses along its route in South Asia and the Horn of Africa. A photo story from a…
An alumnus speaks of her good fortune in attending the Global Labour University.
Preparing all workers to adapt to the changes driven by Industry 4.0 is priority for Singapore’s labour movement, says Sylvia Choo in the first of a…
Karachi (Pakistan) – In Pakistan as elsewhere, the search is on for a system of economic and political governance that ensures socially inclusive,…
Singapore – The sustainable development chapters the European Union has in place in trade agreements and the way they are used are not leading to a…
Civic education in Germany is about pluralism not indoctrination, says Vachararutai Boontinand, advisor to a civic education project by FES supporting…
The European Union says it is taking labour considerations into account in its free trade agreements, but it is not doing it in a way that actually…
In 2017, Bangladesh saw the opening of the first Academy of Work, a three-month long programme for trade unionists in the country. Today, they share…
At the turn of the year we summarize past highlights to celebrate and aspirations for the year ahead in the work with partners and friends by FES in…
Singapore – In 2014, Pakistan became a beneficiary of the EU’s GSP+ programme—a scheme which provides the country with zero import tariffs on most of…
Bangkok (Thailand) – Managerial staff of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Asia from offices in the region was part of a three-day workshop on strategic…
Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) – A closer look at how digital space is being exploited and the signs of cyber-populism that emerged in the 2017 presidential…
Shanghai (China) – A Chinese-German symposium about the field of tensions between economic innovation and personal rights in the era of big data,…
Singapore – Today, some 60 to 80 per cent of the 20 trillion US dollars recorded gross exports are linked to the production of multinational firms in…
Bangkok (Thailand) – How the elimination of violence against women can be achieved in Thailand
After a decade of negotiations, South-East Asian countries signed an agreement to better safeguard the rights of the estimated 10 million migrant…
Manila – As China takes on a bigger role in the international community of nations with the Belt and Road Initiative, a workshop in Manila considers…
Bonn (Germany) – Interview with Nithi Nesaduria, member of the South-East Asia delegation attending the latest round of climate change talks by the…
Jakarta (Indonesia) – Using, appropriating and managing the city is at the very heart of our collective existence, says Marco Kusumawijaya, architect,…
Manila (Philippines) – The prospect of democratizing energy for Filipino families burns brighter as leaders from local government units gear up for…
Dhaka (Bangladesh) – Public and private sectors should be included in the design and implementation of any reforms to address the issues around…
Manila (Philippines) – In the face of a rapidly-changing labour market, the Regional Tripartite Social Dialogue Conference (RTSDC) was held last week…
Yangoon (Myanmar) – Will democracy in Myanmar have to live with military prerogatives, tutelary power and civilian-military power-sharing in the times…
Geneva (Switzerland) – Global trade has triggered challenges for workers’ rights and how to address them was the focus of a session by…
Hanoi (Vietnam) – Renewable energy is likely to become increasingly important to the economies of Asia as they address energy security and…
Singapore – Young women rarely hold leadership positions in trade unions, a reality akin to workers organizing across Asia and bound to change with a…
Youth is once again called to the fore with the rise of authoritarianism in the region, their voices captured by contributors in this year’s second…
Amidst new financial and security dependencies arising along China's Silk Road Economic Belt, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) and partners are working…
Singapore – A model labour chapter to EU trade agreements and preferences commissioned by FES can pave way to stronger implementation of labour…
Kathmandu (Nepal) – As Nepal outlaws a discriminatory practice of exiling women during their periods, only concerted effort can turn the country’s…
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) – Trade unions gathered on 4-5 September 2017 to promote the ASEAN Guidelines for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on…
Jakarta (Indonesia) – A new book reasserts Indonesia’s tradition of tolerance
New Delhi (India) – We must place inclusiveness at the centre stage of any discussion about the future of work and employment.
Jakarta (Indonesia) – A new study is out that formed the basis for discussion of the High-Level Policy Dialogue of ASEAN on the conditions of women…
Phnom Penh (Cambodia) – Reforming international trade agreements and preferential schemes are an important tool to overcome serious challenges the…
Shanghai (China) – FES and partners in China continue the quest for new strategies to address the challenge of rapidly increasing urbanization and…
Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) – Interview with Damba Ganbat, organizer of the Ulaanbaatar Dialogue, on the challenges to peace and security in Northeast…
Manila (Philippines) – In this photo story, see how knowledge, skills and values are passed on to future political leaders for a progressive future in…
Beni and Syangja (Nepal) – In two consecutive seminars organized by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Nepal, citizens discuss state-building at the local…
Brussels (Belgium) – “Trade agreements are instruments to improve the situation the participating nations find themselves in.”
Watch the debate at the European Parliament! Panellists, including Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström, explore how to strengthen the social…
Growing discontent with globalisation could turn into backlashes unless the EU brings its trade negotiations in line with its own human rights agenda…
Singapore (Singapore)—A new publication draws attention to the poor working conditions in global supply chains, and the link between trade and labour.
June is LGBT Pride Month when pride marches around the world commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969, in New York…
Kathmandu (Nepal) – The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) organized a meeting on improving recruitment…
Singapore (Singapore)—Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung starts FutureLab to unite feminists across Asia through a regional platform
Hanoi (Vietnam) – Interview on the challenges and opportunities of an energy transition for Vietnam
To mitigate climate change, Asia needs to undergo a transition towards a low-carbon economy suggests the climate team of FES in Asia, since May with a…
Bangkok (Thailand) – Women's rights face ongoing challenges in Thailand, including persistent stereotyping and a range of oppressions, according to a…
Jakarta (Indonesia) – The digital economy has consequences for both organized and informal labour, requiring steps by employers, the government and…
Kathmandu (Nepal) – The drain on Nepal’s workforce from emigration and the state of the country’s democracy were among topics raised by at a youth…
On the occasion of the International Workers’ Day, Christopher Ng of UNI Asia & Pacific with a call for an economy where the human and social…
Islamabad (Pakistan) ― We need to connect and create synergies between the women’s movement and struggles with existing labour movements in the…
Bangkok (Thailand) ― Historically, tram workers were the first to form a union in Thailand, where today workers share a global challenge, achieving…
Dhaka (Bangladesh) ― FES and partners contribute to constructive social partnerships and harmonious industrial relations in the lead up to the Rana…
Dhaka (Bangladesh) – At a launch of a new study by FES and partners, experts discuss the Bangladesh transformative journey to avoid a middle-income…
Himachal Pradesh (India)—A short documentary by FES raises awareness about the hardships of women and the families of migrant workers in India.
New Delhi (India) – With investments for strong workers organising, gender equality laws and policies to address issues of violence or care work are…
Singapore – An op-ed on domestic workers’ rights in Asia reminds us, the political goal of the international women’s movement for equality goes hand…
Dhaka (Bangladesh) – The majority of women in Bangladesh still bear the double burden of paid work and unpaid care work.
An op-ed on working conditions in the electronics industry testifies to the urgency for binding and enforceable labour provisions, focus of CLS+, a…
Singapore ― In a guest contribution for FES on World Day of Social Justice, ITUC General Secretary calls for decent work in supply chains in Asia.
Phnom Penh (Cambodia) – A multi-media project in Cambodia advocates for better working conditions of female construction workers.
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) – Experts discuss how to link trade, decent work and shared prosperity in global supply chains, finding that voluntary…
A looming slowdown of global trade triggers social issues. A comeback of conservatism cements persistent inequalities: Those are the challenges of the…
More spare time, better pay, safer workplaces: The CLS+ project by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Asia aims to better the working conditions for workers…
Ha Noi (Vietnam) ― After a change of heart, Vietnam decision-makers halt plans to construct nuclear power plants. Sites were prepared for…
Seoul (Korea) – Experts from ten Asian countries lead the Economy of Tomorrow (EoT) regional project to the next phase. Amidst changing political…
Policies that advance gender equality are central to the work towards social democracy.
Islamabad (Pakistan) – A study by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung helps rethink strategies and alliances in debates and actions against gender violence.
A two-day meeting is underway where experts from India and Europe weave path for cooperation projects on energy and urban transformation.
Pokhara (Nepal) — The Asian civil aviation industry is growing alongside a pressing need to organize workers across its different sectors.
An Asia-wide BASF regional network takes shape in Singapore as part of an effort to create a sustainable BASF Global Network of trade unionists.
Sampran (Thailand) – A policy community has been exploring alternative tax models, part of the Economy of Tomorrow project.
New Delhi (India) – Shiva and his consort Parvati* in discussion on feminism in a new comic by FES India to mark the launch of their country study as…
August 23, 2016 — FES Asia is part of an international FES delegation to discuss climate justice and social ecological transformation at a global…
An important mission of the international union movement is to increase its participation in global governance and convey the views and concerns of…
The potential of Social Protection Floors to eradicate poverty and to balance economic and social uncertainties has been reaffirmed by its prominent…
The FES Office for Regional Cooperation in Asia welcomes its new Director, Adrienne Woltersdorf. After almost four years, the previous Director Julia…
A new series of publications by FES Afghanistan and the Afghanistan Analysts Network puts in context the security situation of the region with the…
Young workers affiliated to the International Transport Federation have expressed their concern over the growing trend of precarious work arrangements…
Over 35% of the domestic workers worldwide are accounted for in Asia where the Philippines remains the only country to ratify international labour…
Three young political activists from Southeast Asia share their thoughts about political participation and organizing at a time of a rising economic…
In Kathmandu, Building and Woodworkers International and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung bring together women trade unionists to pave the road for…
Securing social and labour standards in global supply chains is a challenge under current trade regimes and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is gearing up…
Lively discussions of representatives from trade union centres from over 20 countries from Asia and Europe with government officials, the European…
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