This Afghanistan Dossier offers a variety of articles, analysis and commentary from Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Germany, regarding the current situation in Afghanistan and its potential outcomes. more»
India-Pakistan Conference: A Road Map towards Peace – - Distrust, suspicion and hostility has kept relations between India and Pakistan simmering even in the best of times. In the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks in November 2008, the so far made progress in the bilateral peace process came to a complete standstill. An initiative to bring the dialogue back on track was started by civil society, conducting a three day conference in New Delhi, co-organized by Heinrich-Böll-Foundation. more»
Bente Aika Scheller: "Afghanistan needs more civil projects" – - Interview with Dr. Bente Aika Scheller, Director of the Heinrich Boell Foundation in Kabul, about the Afghanistan Conference in London. more»
- Interview with Dr. Bente Aika Scheller, Director of the Heinrich Boell Foundation in Kabul, about the Afghanistan Conference in London. more»
The Role of the Bilateral Relationship Between Afghanistan and Pakistan – - Experts from Afghanistan, Pakistan and German and international scientists, politicians and journalists outline challenges for the stabilisation process in the region. more»
Crisis Prevention & Conflict Management in Asia – - Acute or latent conflicts jeopardise the political stability of numerous Asian countries. Even in countries that have so far been considered stable, violent conflict could flare up at any given moment. more»
- In collaboration with the Social Science Research Centre Berlin, the Heinrich Böll Foundation organised a panel discussion on the subject "Pakistan and the West" on October 26, 2009. The main focus was the ongoing “Talibanisation” of the country. more»
Rule of Law: The Case of Pakistan – - Pakistan is a war zone facing serious threats from militants and terrorists besides a number of other problems and difficulties that urgently demand the establishment of democratic structures as well as rule of law. In the light of the current crisis, high-ranking guests from Pakistan and various German experts discussed structures and deficits of rule of law as well as the current state of affairs. more»
Tibet Background – The riots prior to the Olympic Games have put the Tibet issue back on the global agenda. The Heinrich Böll Foundation pursues the goal to contribute to shape public political opinion by providing a revised, updated Tibet dossier, which approaches the complexity of the Tibet issue from multiple perspectives. more»
Democratisation & Civil Society in Asia – - Mainly in the 1990s, Southeast Asian countries have seen a wave of democratisation. At present this process of stabilisation and the further development of the democracies in Asia, especially in Southeast Asia, is on the verge of subsiding. more»
- Recently, the power of the Taliban in connection with the attitude of the society was widely discussed, but once again gender and women issues were not highlighted. Durre Ahmed, chairperson and senior research fellow at the Centre for the Study of Gender and Culture in Lahore, about the current situation and development of the gender discourse in Pakistan. more»
Women´s Perspectives: A Case Study of Systematic Land Registration in Cambodia – The film by Nana Yuriko describes the experiences of 5 single women in the Joint Land Titling process in Cambodia. By giving voice to these women, the Heinrich Böll Foundation hopes to contribute to improvements in the recognition and registration of women's land rights in Cambodia. more»
Empowering Women Over Cambodia's Airwaves – This short film by Ian White delivers insight into a women radio programme in Cambodia. Together with the Solidarity and Community Development Association the Heinrich Böll Foundation designed a training and radio programme to encourage women's participation in politics. more»
Gender & Women's Issues in Asia – - Through their social and political empowerment women in Asia have actively determined their own lives – notwithstanding traditionally inclined societies that define the general living conditions of women, often at the cost of equal and self-determined opportunities. more»
An interview with Sunita Narain, director of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), on India's climate policy and its international and national context. more»
Sustainable Development & Natural Resources in Asia – - The ecosystems in far reaching regions of Asia are severely endangered. The heedless exploitation of natural resources and the incessant destruction of nature threaten the basic living standards of vast numbers of people. more»
- This publication is designed to provide a differentiated view of Pakistan’s complex political processes and social challenges to a broad international audience. Authors from a variety of disciplines present their analyses of Pakistan’s deficits and shortcomings, as well as their ideas and visions for a more democratic and peaceful future. more»
In Search of Aluminum: China's Role in the Mekong Region – - This study provides an overview of bauxite mining – the chief material used in the production of aluminum – in three key locations in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam and takes a deeper look at China’s role in this context. The study also examines the regional linkages behind bauxite mining decision-making in the three Mekong countries and unpacks the degree to which environmental and social considerations have been taken into account in the decision-making process. more»
The Heinrich Böll Foundation in Southeast Asia – - The Southeast Asia Regional Office of the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Chiang Mai and the Cambodia Country Office Phnom Penh present their current programme in a new brochure. more»
Afghanistan – - This first issue of the publication series on “Promoting Democracy under Conditions of State Fragility” examines critically the current political and social situation in Afghanistan, as well as the project activities of the Heinrich Böll Foundation in the country. more»
International Assistance and Governance in Afghanistan – - Afghanistan in 2006 faced an acute crisis, which can only be solved by a long-term commitment to improved governance. An assistance framework presents opportunities, but requires further elaboration. more»
Afghanistan’s Parliament in the Making – - The involvement of women in Afghanistan’s public life is decreasing. Attacks, vigilantism, and legal processes that contradict the basic principles of human and women’s rights are the order of the day. This book, based on interviews of male and female members of parliament, examines the realities of parliamentary work in Afghanistan. more»
Rethinking Investments in Natural Resources: China´s Emerging Role in the Mekong Region – - This study aims to shed some light on China’s economic role in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia as a basis for constructive dialogue between decision makers and other stakeholders in China and the Mekong countries. The research focus is on Chinese investments in natural resources while also touching on issues related to trade and aid. more»
Scratching the Surface: Democracy, Traditions, Gender – - This book provides an insight into the multi-faceted nature of democracy and its complex demands. It looks into the conceptual anomalies, the structural inequalities and ethical defects, especially in the context of South Asian countries. more»
Offices of the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Asia – - The Heinrich Böll Foundation has offices in Chiang Mai (Thailand), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Lahore (Pakistan), Kabul (Afghanistan), New Delhi (India) und Beijing (China). more»
