Commissions of inquiry and transitional justice in India: A double-edged sword
RENÉE JEFFERY | In India, commissions of inquiry are often established in response to instances of communal violence, with the stated aim of uncovering… Read More
Region | India and South Asia
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Why accurate reporting on money laundering matters: The case of Bangladesh
IYANATUL ISLAM | When reporting on financial crimes like money laundering, accuracy is crucial. Misinterpreting data—particularly by confusing stocks with flows or misusing relative… Read More
India’s religious diplomacy
IAN HALL | Under the current leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India’s approach to religious diplomacy has… Read More
Enhancing enterprise value through early retirement of Chinese-sponsored coal plants in Vietnam and Pakistan
CHRISTOPH NEDOPIL, LAWRENCE ANG, MATT CARPIO AND MENGDI YUE | The early retirement of coal-fired power plants (CFPPs) is becoming a critical topic in global energy… Read More
Bangladesh at a crossroads: Hasina’s departure and what lies ahead
IYANATUL ISLAM | Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s longest-serving Prime Minister and the world’s longest-serving female head of government, could not escape the inevitable cycle of… Read More
Bridging the digital divide by enhancing effective digital finance usage among the poor: An RCT project | Part 2
MAYANK SHARMA AND SHAWN HUNTER | Digital financial services (DFS) have the potential to be transformative for developing nations, especially among low- to middle-income individuals. Read More
Economic development and consumption patterns in Asian countries
SHASHIKA RATHNAYAKA, SAROJA SELVANATHAN AND SELVA SELVANATHAN | Over the last three decades, Asia has undergone a monumental economic transformation, evolving from… Read More
Echoes of justice: The International Criminal Court’s communication disconnect in Bangladesh/Myanmar
EMMA PALMER | The International Criminal Court (ICC) faces a significant challenge in effectively engaging with the situation in Bangladesh and Myanmar. The ICC… Read More
Chasing the Asia-Pacific green ‘Just Transition’ opportunity
Download PDF CHRISTOPH NEDOPIL, ROB HALES, LAWRENCE ANG AND FABBY TUMIWA | Introduction Asia-Pacific economies stand at a… Read More
Transitional justice at the National Human Rights Commission of Nepal: Challenging legitimacy, credibility, and effectiveness
RENÉE JEFFERY | In the wake of conflict and upheaval, the establishment of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) often symbolises a commitment to… Read More
