Asia

The Heinrich Böll Foundation is represented in Asia with five offices in Bangkok, New Delhi, Beijing, Seoul, and Phnom Penh. From there, we support partner projects in the countries of the region. Our Afghanistan program is implemented by a local partner organization. More information about the work of our Asia Department and our country offices can be found on this page.

Here you will find current articles, publications, and thematic focuses on Asia.

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Recent Articles on Asia

Thematic Focuses on Asia

A fisherman is workin on a small boat, in the background is the skyline Phnom Penh

Civic agency despite shrinking spaces in Cambodia

Publications on Asia

 Titelblatt eines E-Papers der Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung mit dem Titel „Addressing Afghanistan’s Climate Induced Exodus: Water Scarcity Driven Displacement in Southern Afghanistan“.

Addressing Afghanistan’s Climate Induced Exodus

E-Paper
In Southern Afghanistan, an urgent crisis is brewing. Water scarcity is driving large-scale displacement and migration, threatening to escalate into a global issue. Decades of drought have depleted traditional water sources, pushing communities to rely on unsustainable groundwater extraction.
Ein Bericht der Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung mit dem Titel „Afghanistan: Ruling by Decree“. Hintergrund in Orange, Grau und Grün. Veröffentlicht im April 2024.

Afghanistan: Ruling by Decree

Policy Brief
Within Taliban governance, the absence of a constitution or legal structure leaves Emir's decrees as the principal guiding force. This policy brief looks at Taliban governance and the challenges posed by the reliance on moral guidance.
Titelblatt eines Policy Briefs der Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung mit dem Titel "Afghanistan: Response to Forced Returnees" (April 2024).

Afghanistan: Response to Forced Returnees

Policy Brief
In 2023, tensions peaked between Afghanistan and Pakistan over the expulsion of Afghan nationals. This brief examines the institutional response, challenges, and recommendations for international support.