Democracy

There is a large spectrum of formally democratic governments in Asia. Alongside India, now Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Thailand have also held democratic elections. Even in China there is a talk of a Chinese-style development of democracy. Often however, formally democratic institutions are undermined by traditional social structures. Modernity and traditions are in a constant state on tension. The Heinrich Böll Foundation supports local partners who contribute to strengthening public participation, pluralism, and the rule of law. We support journalists in Thailand, lead conflict management training with minorities in India, and offer further education for young political leaders in the tribal areas of Pakistan and southeastern Afghanistan.

Gender

Most women in Asia are the losers of their countries’ transformation processes. While political and economic systems are changing, the structural discrimination of women continues. The Heinrich Böll Foundation tries to increase women’s political influence through legal consultation for women in Afghanistan or women’s radio stations in Cambodia. Female Afghan parliamentarians are in regular contact with our office in Kabul to expand networks within which contact can be made and international exchanges organized. Our program in India and China study the effects of free trade agreements in Asia, with a particular focus on the division of labor between men and women.

Environment

The nearly irreversible destruction of ecosystems in large areas of Asia has led to the migration of local populations and major environmental catastrophes. It is unusual for governments to take responsibility for finding effective solutions to these problems. The main energy carrier is still coal. Nuclear energy, as an allegedly climate-friendly form of energy, is becoming increasingly important. The Heinrich Böll Foundation lead educational campaigns that endorse in particular the future of renewable energies and encourage critical debate on the use of atomic energy. In Thailand, the Foundation assists an energy networks that advocates a higher percentage of renewable in the energy mix and also backs the newly founded Nuclear Monitoring Watch Network. The Foundation encourages international exchange by, for example, dialogues between high-ranking Indian and European decision-makers on the future of international climate policy.

For more information on Heinrich Böll  Foundation’s work in Asia visit the Head Office website or the websites of the regional offices.

Office Addresses

Heinrich Böll Foundation Thailand and Southeast Asia Regional Office
Jana Mittag
91/9 Mu 14, Ban Mai Lang Mor Soi 1, Suthep Road
Chiang Mai 50200 -Thailand

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 119
Chiang Mai University Post Office
Chiang Mai 50202 - Thailand

Phone: +66-53-81 04 30-2
Fax: +66-53-81 01 24
E-mail: jana.mittag@hbfasia.org
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Heinrich Böll Foundation Office Cambodia, Phnom Penh
Katrin Seidel
House#34, Street 222, Sangkat Beung Raing
Khan Daun Penh
Phnom Penh
PO Box 1436

Phone: +85-52-32 10 535
Fax: +85-52-32 16 482
E-mail: seidel@hbfasia.org
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Heinrich Böll Foundation Office Pakistan, Lahore
Gregor Enste
House 76-B, Nisar Road,
Lahore (Cantt.) - Pakistan

Phone: +92-42-666 86 40 /  +92-42-666 63 22
Fax: +92-42-666 48 99
E-mail: gregor.enste@hbfasia.org
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Heinrich Böll Foundation Office Afghanistan, Kabul
Bente Aika Scheller
Qala-e-Fathullah, Street 1,
House Nr. 25, Kabul, Afghanistan

Phone: +93-70-29 59 72
E-mail: bente.scheller@hbfasia.org

Heinrich Böll Foundation Office India, New Delhi
Dr. Michael Köberlein
C - 20, (1st Floor)
Qutub Institutional Area
New Delhi - 110 016, India

Phone: +91-11-26 85 44 05
Fax: +91-11-26 96 28 40
E-mail: michael.koeberlein@hbfasia.org
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Office China, Beijing
Heinrich Böll Foundation
Katrin Altmeyer

Heinrich Böll Foundation in cooperation with China Association for NGO Cooperation, CANGO
8, Xinzhong Xijie, Gongti Beilu
Asia Hotel, Office Building No. 309
100027 Beijing
China
Phone: +86-10-66 15 46 15-0
Fax: +86-10-66 15 46 15-102
E-mail: info@boell-china.org
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