Public Support for Peacebuilding: Public Attitudes in Japan towards Peacebuilding and Dialogue with Armed Groups

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation and Conciliation Resources, a UK-based peace NGO, conducted an online public survey in December 2019 to better understand Japanese people's attitudes and perceptions about peacebuilding. This survey provides new insights into the Japanese people's understanding of peacebuilding and their perceptions of peace efforts. 

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation and Conciliation Resources

The Role of Entrepreneurship in Closing Gender Gaps in Myanmar

Often referred to as Asia’s last “frontier market”, Myanmar is a country experiencing rapid socio-economic change as a result of private sector expansion and entrepreneurial ecosystem development. The report showcases ten innovative businesses, outlining their motivation, vision, management structures, and business models used to drive development of enterprises, products, and services to serve women employees and customers.

By Emerging Markets Entrepreneurs, Sasakawa Peace Foundation

Civil Liberties and Democratization in ASEAN: Challenges and Recommendations for Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation has been conducting research on democracy and civil liberties in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, in collaboration with the Habibie Center, an Indonesian think tank. This report summarizes the challenges of the three countries on democracy and civil liberties, and their recommendations to respective governments and civil society.

By The Habibie Center

Policy Proposals for Implementing “Proactive Contributions to Peace II ― For a Free and Open Indo-Pacific"

The second and final policy proposal for this project, this report identifies urgent policies for Japan’s international security strategy, including the critical role of cooperation between Japan and the international community to maintain stability in the free and open Indo-Pacific region and beyond.

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation, International Peace and Security Department

Policy Proposals for Implementing “Proactive Contributions to Peace II ― For a Free and Open Indo-Pacific"

The second and final policy proposal for this project, this report identifies urgent policies for Japan’s international security strategy, including the critical role of cooperation between Japan and the international community to maintain stability in the free and open Indo-Pacific region and beyond.

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation, International Peace and Security Department

Gender Lens Investing Landscape: East and Southeast Asia

In recent years, gender lens investing (GLI) has gained traction globally as leading mainstream investors started to incorporate gender analysis into investment decision making, and as funders began to widely consider women’s entrepreneurship as a key to economic stability and sustainable development. This report aims to provide a landscape of gender lens investment vehicles in both public and private markets, and is intended to be used as a baseline to track the size and state of the market over time.

By Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Catalyst at Large, and SAGANA