COVID-19 and the Future of Doing Business in Asia

Towards A Better Normal for SMEs and Workers

As a follow up to the 'COVID-19 and the future of doing business in Asia' which discussed how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in selected East and Southeast Asian countries had to improve their agility, innovation, and resilience in response to the pandemic, the new volume is more in-depth and provides a more thorough discussion on the insights for policies, business strategies, and international relations. The report specifically focuses on SMEs in Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines and looks into their corresponding strategic crisis responses as they sought to ensure business continuity while concurrently protecting the welfare of their workers and adhering to the safety protocols imposed by the government.

Ein weiteres Kapitel darüber, was die Wahlumfragen zeigen

Brasilien im Fokus 03/2022

In der März-Ausgabe der Reihe Brasil em Foco werden die bisher durchgeführten Wahlumfragen zu den Präsidentschaftswahlen anhand von vier Phänomenen analysiert, die derzeit im Vordergrund stehen.

Expert discussion: KAS-PSR discuss findings of Public Opinion Poll No. 83

Results of 2022's first quarter indicate return to internal power balance between Fatah and Hamas

On March 22, the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR) presented the findings of the 83 joint Public Opinion Poll carried out in cooperation with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Palestine during in an online event at our office in Ramallah.

Perspectives on the EU from the centre of European societies

Under the title "Perspectives on the EU from the centre of European societies", the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) asked 18,000 people in Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Sweden what they expect from European integration.

The Emerging Global Data Economy – Implications and Options for the Transatlantic Relationship

KAS USA / Cambrian Report

This new report, authored by Berkeley-based Cambrian, discusses the emerging global data economy and highlights current developments in the “Datasphere.” The report shows that thinking about data has evolved from a research and business domain to a (geo-) political and policy domain.

Arbitration in Democracy and Governance: The Role of Queen Mothers

The program was aimed at helping Queen Mothers deepen their skills in arbitration and the various processes involved in alternative dispute resolution.

Braving the Storm: Safeguarding the Lebanese Innovation Economy

New Report by Konrad Adenauer Foundation and Arabnet Assesses the Impact of the Lebanese Crisis on the Startup Ecosystem

Since October 2019, Lebanon’s economy has entered a prolonged economic downturn, marked by a severe financial crisis, a collapse of infrastructure services, and a crippling political deadlock. In 2020 alone, Lebanon’s real GDP shrunk by 20.3%, while inflation averaged 84.3% in the same year.

Egypt and Israel: Renewable Energies for Peace

A publication by KAS and INSS written by INSS Research Fellow Ofir Winter

Cairo’s goal to serve as a regional hub for gas and renewable energies presents an opportunity for increased cooperation between Egypt and Israel – particularly at a time that Europe is confronted with the ramifications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

EPP Party Barometer March 2022

The Situation of the European People’s Party in the EU

The EPP Party Barometer illustrates the strength of the European party families in current opinion polls - with a particular focus on the European People's Party (EPP).

Policy Options for Improving Maternal Health Services in Rural Uganda

Youth4Policy Paper

Despite the advancements made in public health in general, the rural people in Uganda still grapple with poor quality services insofar as maternal health is concerned. There is a dire need for increased funding and support to the health sector and medical personnel who are at the forefront of providing the much-needed maternal health care services in the rural areas so as to combat the ever-increasing deaths. This policy brief makes specific recommendations to the government, parliament and local leaders on how to improve maternal health services delivery in rural Uganda.