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Melbourne Asia Review is an initiative of the Asia Institute. Any inquiries about Melbourne Asia Review should be directed to the Managing Editor, Cathy Harper.
‘Varieties of Civil Society Across Asia’, edited by Akihiro Ogawa and Anthony J. Spires
This book intriguingly uncovers Asian civil societies that are not well explained by Western frameworks.
Myanmar’s political turmoil: The struggle for legitimacy, representation, and accountability
Civil society is struggling to provide a measure of parliamentary transparency in chaotic circumstances.
The struggle for parliamentary transparency in Mongolia since the adoption of democracy
For three decades, Mongolia has maintained its status as a democracy, but there is growing evidence of backsliding.
INTRODUCTION: Democratic backsliding and Parliamentary Monitoring Organisations
This edition is a collaboration between academics and civil society involved in the Asian Network of Legislative Transparency which aims to create a tool – an Index – to assess national levels of parliamentary transparency.
Gender activism in Indonesia and the post-Reformasi era: Reflections from the Indonesia Forum Symposium
Historical knowledge of gender-based discrimination coupled with digital skills to creatively subvert patriarchal norms is crucial.