InAsia: Thailand and America’s Common Challenge; High-Tech Jobs of Tomorrow Depend on Children’s Books Today; Lao Law

Share this email: June 19, 2019 A Common Challenge: Geography and Inequality in Thailand and America  Thailand's Isan region is often seen as an economic and political burden. By Tom Parks  Thailand is a country divided, between a frustrated agricultural heartland and a globally connected coast disconnected from the "fly-over" regions in the middle. Sound familiar? In this second essay on the Foundation's new report on Thai inequality, the author draws striking parallels to the contemporary United States and its discontents. ...read more  In Laos, two legal aid officers provide legal consultation to villagers in Kaenthao district. A Long Road: Access to Justice in Laos  By Todd Wassel  A generation ago, most legal disputes in Laos were settled informally at the village level, an effective practice, but sometimes less than just. Today, tens of thousands of Lao citizens have received trained legal support from legal aid clinics established with the help of The Asia Foundation, and the "rule of law" is taking on a tangible new significance. ...read more The most valuable skills children can gain in school are creative problem-solving and curiosity. The High-Tech Jobs of Tomorrow Depend on Children's Books Today   By Kyle Barker  Education in Cambodia is making great strides, but the job market is rapidly changing. How do we ensure that children today develop the skills they will need for the Cambodian economy of tomorrow? We invest in fun, creative children's books that unleash the power of young minds to learn, change, and grow. ...read more Missed a recent article? Visit The Blog

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