Book
Institutional Change and Adaptive Efficiency: A Study of China’s Hukou System Evolution
This book offers policymakers a better understanding of institutional change in dynamic economic contexts, helping them enhance economic performance.
Research and Resources
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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Policy Brief
China’s Most Generous: Examining Trends in Contemporary Chinese Philanthropy (2020 Update)
Book
Vietnam: Navigating a Rapidly Changing Economy, Society, and Political Order
Video
From Private Equity to Public Interest: A Conversation with Tom Lembong on Financing Development
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.
Video
Dry Run for War: How Fukushima Changed Japan and Its Place in the World
Video
Breaking Barriers: AAPI Trailblazers in State Government
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.
Video
Discussion with the Prime Minister of Vietnam
The Ash Center’s Vietnam Program hosted a discussion with Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Vietnam’s economic development strategy.
Video
Book Talk – Rejuvenating Communism: Youth Organizations and Elite Renewal in Post-Mao China
Policy Brief
China’s Most Generous: Examining Trends in Contemporary Chinese Philanthropy (2019 Update)
Policy Brief