InAsia: Golden State Warriors for Women; China’s Nonprofits Bloom; Myanmar Ends Budget Secrecy

Share this email: May 22, 2019 China's Nonprofits: A Lot, but How Many? Earthquake volunteers distribute water By Hui Fang China's nonprofits are flourishing, but their contribution to China's economy hasn't really been measured. International experts recently convened in Beijing to consider the problem. Among them was the author of the United Nations handbook on measuring nonprofits, who spoke to our reporter. ...read more Launching the Kayin State Citizen's Budget Budget Transparency Replacing Budget Secrecy in Myanmar By Win Po Po Aung As democracy advances in Myanmar, budget secrecy has been steadily receding. Now, Citizen's Budgets are bringing fiscal policy into the daylight, allowing concerned citizens and government watchdogs to detect government mismanagement, flag poor spending decisions, and promote people-centered planning. ...read more Warriors CFO Jennifer Cabalquinto Golden State Warriors CFO Jennifer Cabalquinto Is a Warrior for Women By Amy Ovalle The world-champion Golden State Warriors just clinched a spot in the NBA Finals. Warriors CFO, Philippines-born Jennifer Cabalquinto, has thrived in the male-dominated world of professional basketball, running the Warriors' finances and managing the construction of the team's new billion-dollar home in San Francisco. On May 29, The Asia Foundation will honor Cabalquinto with a Lotus Leadership Award. ...read more Missed a recent article? Visit The Blog

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