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Democracy and delivery: Overcoming the governance gap in Southeast Asia
A government that holds elections without governance capacity will be unable to translate political mandates into deliverable outcomes, while one with institutional capacity without democratic accountability will be exposed to elite capture.
‘Mapping Futures for Afghanistan’, edited By Arif Saba, Abbas Farasoo, Farkhondeh Akbari and Niamatullah Ibrahimi
This book attempts to keep alive hope of a more stable future through political inclusivity, accountability and respect for human rights.
Inclusive economic development in Myanmar cannot be achieved amid ongoing militarisation
Myanmar will not achieve sustainable development until it rebuilds democratic institutions.
VIDEO: Southeast Asia Oration with Dr. Sri Mulyani Indrawati, August 2026
Sri Mulyani Indrawati, one of Indonesia’s longest-serving Ministers of Finance: ‘Governing for Growth – Democracy and Development’.
ASEAN – Avoiding the middle-income trap through cooperation
ASEAN needs to remain united, embrace openness, invest in human capital and technology, and champion free trade and multilateralism to drive global growth.