ABOUT
Asia Centre is a research institute that aims to create social impact in the region. It was first established in Bangkok, Thailand in 2015 and in 2018 a second Centre was established in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. In 2021, Asia Centre was granted the UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status. The Centre undertakes evidence-based research, convenes events and amplifies its work through media and social media engagement.
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MEETING SPACE
Asia Centre manages a boutique meeting space for rent in central Bangkok, Thailand that is suitable for workshops and trainings. Well connected by public transport, it is 1 minute away from the Phayathai BTS and Airport Link.
Annual conference
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9th International Conference – Shrinking Civic Space in Asia: Stories of Resistance and Pushback
Asia Centre’s 9th Annual International Conference aims to take stock of the challenges faced by civil society actors. It will review their actions to date to resist and push back on shrinking civic space as well as identify innovative approaches to defend and enhance democracy in Asia.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Digital Technology in Cambodia: Challenges and Opportunities
Background Since the late 2000s, the use of digital technology has increased rapidly across Cambodia. This has happened in a context where the internet penetration index has increased sharply in
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Oxfam Young Leaders Fellowship Programme 2024
Development challenges continue to rise in many parts of Asia as democratic civic engagements fall due to repressions and restrictions, raising concerns about inequality, social justice, gender rights, and
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Foreign Interference: Protecting Digital Sovereignty in a Connected World of CSOs
Foreign interference, characterised by cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and manipulative strategies, poses a severe threat to democratic societies in our era of global connectivity. Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) play a pivotal
Oxfam Young Leader Fellowship Programme 2024 Kicks Off
Asia Centre hosted the 2024 Oxfam Young Leader Fellowship Programme from 1st to the 5th of July 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. This is the second cohort (read about the first
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CSOs Need to Guard Against Surveillance and Privacy Threats
CSOs in the region are confronting significant surveillance and privacy threats, but there are actionable steps they can take to mitigate these risks. This consensus emerged from the Asia Centre’s
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CSO Voices in Cambodia Needed in AI Discussions
On 17 June 2024, nearly 50 representatives from local civil society organisations (CSOs) in Cambodia participated in the event “Digital Technology in Cambodia: Challenges and Opportunities” held in Phnom Penh.
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CSOs Need to Strengthen Media Literacy for Underrepresented Groups
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the region can play an important role to strengthen media literacy for underrepresented groups – this was the thrust of the online panel discussion held
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Disinformation Biggest Threat to Taiwan’s Democracy: CSOs Say Shift in Narrative Needed
Around 50 individuals from CSOs, diplomatic missions, media, think tanks, and universities gathered at Taiwan National University on 16 April 2024 to discuss concerns related to disinformation—the biggest digital threat
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Asia Centre Training Hub to Enhance Capacity in Cambodia
Asia Centre’s Training Hub will enhance capacity in Cambodia by undertaking research and implementing customised training programmes for community organisations, government agencies, media organisations, non-governmental organisations, and universities. The Centre
Contact Us
Phone: +662 129 3773
Email: info@asiacentre.org
We Are Here
ASIA CENTRE
128/183 Phayathai Plaza Building, 17st Fl. Phaya Thai Rd,
Thung Phaya Thai Sub-dictrict, Ratchathewi District,
Bangkok 10400 Thailand
Transport
BTS Phaya Thai Exit 1
Airport Rail Link Phaya Thai