Asia and the Pacific

Advocacy and Legislative Process in Kyrgyzstan 2001

This manual was developed for an advocacy training session held in Kyrgyzstan. It contains important information on the legislative processes in Kyrgyzstan in order to aid in the planning and carrying out of effective legislative advocacy campaigns.

Thursday, March 08, 2007

Advocacy and Legislative Process in Kyrgyzstan 2002

Thursday, March 08, 2007

Political Parties in Asia: Promoting Reform And Combating Corruption In Eight Countries

This report presents the research findings of a project conducted by the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) and the Council for Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD) on Political Party Strategies to Combat Corruption. The...

Friday, February 23, 2007

Parliament and the Budgetary Process, Including From a Gender Perspective: Regional Seminar (Philippines)

This report compiles the speeches and presentations made during the seminar entitled, "Parliament and the Budgetary Process, Including from a Gender Perspective," held in Manila, Philippines in July 2002. The seminar discussed themes such as...

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Promoting Gender Equality in New Aid Modalities and Partnerships

This paper identifies an initial set of considerations to ensure that gender equality is central to the aid effectiveness agenda. It is intended for policy makers currently adjusting to the new aid modalities; women's rights advocates at the...

Monday, February 19, 2007

Enhancing Women's Participation in Electoral Processes in Post-conflict Countries: Post-election Support

This paper is based on the experiences of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and its programme to provide support to women in parliaments of post-conflict countries. It focuses on the question of post election support and assesses the challenges...

Friday, February 16, 2007

Sri Lanka - Country Report Based on Research and Dialogue with Political Parties

This report provides information on political parties in Sri Lanka. It examines the internal functioning and structure of the political parties, as well as the external regulations and environment which shape their work.

Thursday, February 15, 2007

India - Country Report Based on Research and Dialogue with Political Parties

This report provides information on political parties in India. It examines the internal functioning and structure of the political parties, as well as the external regulations and environment which shape their work.

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Bangladesh - Country Report Based on Research and Dialogue with Political Parties

This report provides information on political parties in Bangladesh. It examines the internal functioning and structure of the political parties, as well as the external regulations and environment which shape their work.

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Case Study

The Implementation on Quotas: Asian Experiences

This case study examines the experiences with quota implementation in the Asian region. It provides information about the use of gender quotas as an instrument to increase women’s political representation in Asia, and includes case studies from...

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Training Manual for Gender Sensitive Budgeting

This manual was designed for the Asia/Pacific Regional Training of Trainers Workshop on Gender Sensitive Budgeting. It provides material on gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) initiatives. It is designed primarily for trainers and workshop...

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Generating Opportunities: Case Studies on Energy and Women

This publication is a compilation of eight case studies drawn from Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Nepal, South Africa and Uganda. The studies analyze energy projects in these countries in terms of their involvement with and impacts on...

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Gender Mainstreaming in Parliaments: International Best Practices

This paper serves as a guideline for parliamentarians to facilitate the process of gender mainstreaming in Viet Nam by providing examples of best practices employed by parliaments around the world. It highlights the emerging gender issues with...

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

From Involvement to Empowerment - People Living with HIV/AIDS in Asia-Pacific

This report documents the efforts by UNDP to support the empowerment of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and related organizations in the Asia Pacific region from 2001 to 2004. It examines the achievements made and the lessons learned in the...

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Elimination of Violence Against Women in Partnership with Men

This article encompasses material that was prepared for a training workshop on eliminating violence against women (VAW). It highlights ideas, concepts, policies, approaches and strategies for a greater involvement and engagement of men to eliminate...

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Creating Spaces for Change: Women's Empowerment and the Case of Panchayati Raj in India

This research paper examines the theory of women’s empowerment, and explores the challenges faced by practitioners and policy makers in implementing this theory. Using the case study of women in panchayati raj (Indian village councils), the author...

Monday, February 12, 2007

Analysis of UNDP Elections Survey

This report summarizes the responses of an elections survey launched by UNDP in May 2006. The survey documents the assistance UNDP has provided to various countries, and identifies key strengths and weaknesses in its electoral assistance activities...

Monday, February 12, 2007

Women's Rights in the Course of the Land Reform in the Republic of Tajikistan

This manual presents information on the land reform process in Tajikistan. It is of practical interest for employees of executive bodies, managers of rural businesses and organizations, leaders of dekhan farms, local government officials, and others...