Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Asia: Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Asia

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Asia

Mother with a baby stroller crossing the street in Minh Khai, Hanoi, Vietnam.

03.10.2022 | Climate change, Gender Justice | News

Why we urgently need a gender-just urban future

Cities tend to reflect traditional gender roles and gendered division of labour. Instead, urban planning and design should address inequalities and... More

A group of workers at a bridge construction site

27.09.2022 | Future of Work | News

Pakistan’s labour movement: a reality check

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... More

Oliver Meier & Michael Staack | New Geopolitics of Asia | Publication

China's role in multilateral arms control

As a player in global security politics, China is here to stay. A new analysis by FES explains what this means for arms control dialogue. More

FES in Asia

Bringing together the work of our offices in the region, we provide you with the latest news on current debates, insightful research and innovative visual outputs on the future of work, geopolitics, gender justice, and social-ecological transformation.

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19.09.2022 | New Geopolitics of Asia | News

Experts share their analysis of what the changing geopolitical landscape in Asia means for the Korean Peninsula.

13.09.2022 | Climate change | News

A primary school flooded in Khairpur district, Sindh, Pakistan

An interview with FES partner Khadim Hussain Mirani about relief efforts, the climate crisis, and the challenges for workers and local economies in the aftermath of the floods in the Sindh province of Pakistan.

12.09.2022 | Future of Work, Gender Justice | News

Latest research unveils key issues and opportunities for women and the future of work in South Asia.

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Unpacked: The European Union in the Indo-Pacific

Explore the full diversity of our work in the Asia-Pacific through one of the many innovative multimedia products. More

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The joint platform of the FES Asia-Pacific Department and all offices in East, South and Southeast Asia. More

From geopolitics to gender justice - find out more about our regional programmes and activities in the region. More

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IPS-Journal is an active debate platform addressing questions of international and European politics. More

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FES in Asia

The joint regional platform of all Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung offices in East Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia brings you the latest updates on current research, news, briefings and events.

FES Afghanistan

A constructive dialogue between civil society and state actors, peaceful conflict resolution as well as women and youth empowerment are core areas of our work in Kabul since 2002.

FES Bangladesh

In 2014, FES officially opened its office in Dhaka. Together with partners, we facilitate inclusive dialogues on social justice with a focus on labour rights, sustainable development and international cooperation.

FES India

Since 1981, the FES Delhi office is working on women, gender and youth equality, labour rights as well as a socially balanced economy. Explore what FES has achieved here so far.

FES Indonesia

Sustainability, social transformation in the city and the welfare state – those are the areas our office in Jakarta has been working on since 1968. Albeit success in these fields, challenges remain to this day.

FES Korea

In 1989, FES opened its office in Seoul. It fosters dialogue and collaboration between Korean and German institutions and organizations in the fields of politics, economic and social development and international relations.

FES Mongolia

With more than 20 years since it first started to work in Mongolia, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung from its office in Ulaanbaatar supports partners in promoting social democracy, gender equality and a just society.

FES Myanmar

In Myanmar, country that has experienced over 50 years of military rule, FES promotes an inclusive and participatory reform process. A socially just society and enhanced peace and cooperation are core values of our mission.

FES Nepal

How can democratic political institutions and an active civil society be fostered in Nepal? This is one question the FES office has been working on in different projects since 1994.

FES Pakistan

Explore the work of our Islamabad office on women and youth empowerment, the promotion of democracy and a socially just economy. FES Pakistan has functioned as a catalyst in the country and region since the 1980s.

FES Philippines

In the Philippines since 1964, we promote democracy and work to strengthen the social and ecological dimensions of economic development through education, research, political dialogue, and international cooperation.

FES Thailand

Social justice and an active civil society are key aims of our work in Thailand. Since 1970, our Bangkok office has supported the democratization process and democratic actors.

FES Vietnam

Among the first NGOs in Vietnam, FES is supporting the renovation process known as Doi moi since 1990. The promotion of social justice and political participation are key areas in this relation.

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is a non-profit German foundation funded by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, and headquartered in Bonn and Berlin. It was founded in 1925 and is named after Germany's first democratically elected President, Friedrich Ebert. FES is committed to the advancement of both socio-political and economic development in the spirit of social democracy, through civic education, research, and international cooperation. Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is the oldest political foundation in Germany.

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