Through our books, case studies, journal articles, papers, and surveys, the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia is home to some of Harvard’s most advanced research and publications on issues related to the region.
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As Bangladesh considers options for decarbonizing its economy, this occasional paper explores complementary approaches to meet clean energy goals while upskilling the labor force and developing the economy.
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To take the next step and continue to grow the medical tourism industry, Thailand must expand the partnership between the government and private hospitals to include airports, airlines, and logistics companies, fully supporting the patient journey and providing end-to-end care.
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The Vietnam War has left an indelible mark on global politics and international relations.
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From co-founding the first Indonesia-focused private equity firm to becoming Indonesia’s Trade and Investment Minister, Tom Lembong has come a long way since he got his A.B. from Harvard University in 1994. Lembong shared his experiences from Wall Street and Indonesia’s private sector to serving in Indonesia’s public sector — what he calls “profitocracy” to bureaucracy. He discussed Indonesia’s growing importance in the global community and economy as well as shared his thoughts on how Indonesia’s democracy can best navigate the potential economic storms ahead. This conversation was moderated by Jay Rosengard, faculty chair of the HKS Indonesia Program.
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The Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia invites you to watch a conversation with AAPI members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Rep. Tram T. Nguyen MC/MPA ’24 and Rep. Tackey Chan. Rep. Nguyen and Rep. Chan discussed the importance of AAPI representation in state government, policy issues that impact AAPI communities, and running for office. They detailed the unique challenges faced by AAPI communities, the importance of coalition building, and specific policy issues that they have supported/introduced that are important to AAPI communities in Massachusetts. Professor Desmond Ang, assistant professor of Public Policy and Ash Center affiliated faculty member, moderated.
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The Ash Center’s Vietnam Program hosted a discussion with Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Vietnam’s economic development strategy.