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VIDEO: Civil Society in Asia 4: International Conference in Melbourne (part 1)

Speakers draw attention to the diverse ways in which civil society operates, the forms it takes, the approaches it embraces, and the effects it has.

INTRODUCTION: Trajectories of Civil Society in Asia

  • Professor Akihiro Ogawa,

Democratic backsliding is a major concern worldwide and Asia is no exception.

Erosion of democracy? The case of Niseko, Japan

  • Kiyomi Misaki,

Top-down and centralised regional policy has undermined participation and responsibility at the grassroots level.

Indonesia demonstrates that civil society as a backbone of democracy is a myth

  • Dr Abdil Mughis Mudhoffir,

Civil society has failed to defend democratic institutions from being hijacked by reactionary populist politics.

INTRODUCTION: (Post-) COVID social and environmental challenges in Asia

  • Professor Mark Wang & Associate Professor Jay Song,

The post COVID challenges for Asian governments and societies are enormous and some of the most significant are related to China.

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