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Publication - Mass Data Sharing in Smart Cities

The Rule of Law Programme Asia released a report on Mass Data Sharing in Smart Cities, in collaboration with the SMU’s Center for AI and Data Governance (CAIDG).

The report delves into the challenges and dynamics of data sharing between private companies and public institutions in Smart Cities, but also the opportunities of creating a new citizen-centric governance model. By involving and empowering "smart" citizens, this report introduces an innovative approach fostering greater trust and accountability in data governance.

Launch of Afghanistan evacuations report

The Rule of Law Asia Programme recently published its joint report with Leitner Centre for International School and Justice on evacuations in Afghanistan

The Rule of Law Asia Programme, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung had recently published its joint report with Leitner Centre for International School and Justice, Fordham School of Law titled “The world simply gave up": International law and the role of non-state entities in humanitarian evacuations in Afghanistan. The report report engages international law to document the experiences and examine the role of these non-State entities (NSEs) in the humanitarian evacuations from Afghanistan, as well as post-conflict obligations on the part of withdrawing States. It also seeks to shed light on the lived realities of evacuation processes; and the gaps that have been exposed by these experiences in terms of applicable laws, policies, and practices.

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What next for Sri Lanka?

In 2023, the country’s struggle for political and economic stability is far from over

The situation in Sri Lanka continues to remain volatile and precarious with Sri Lankans still facing economic hardships in 2023. In November 2022, the Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore, together with its partner, Rule of Law Programme Asia, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Singapore, hosted a closed-door hybrid workshop, under Chatham House rules, with four sessions to bring together distinguished speakers from Sri Lanka, Singapore and outside the region. While the main takeaways of the workshop have recently been published in a Special Report that examines the constitutional, legal and political dimensions of the ongoing crisis, this country report assesses the latest developments on the economic, political and social fronts in Sri Lanka from a current yet broader perspective.

Launch of the book '70 years German Basic Law: The German Constitution and its Court’

The book ’70 years German Basic Law: The German Constitution and its Court’ was recently launched in Hong Kong in May 2023 by the Rule of Law Programme Asia, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and Peking University. The Basic Law has been translated in entirety in Chinese with the aim of providing access to one of the most critical legal documents to Chinese-speaking readers and increasing engagement, interaction and exchange between legal experts in Asia and Europe.

Launch of the book ’70 years German Basic Law: The German Constitution and its Court’

The book ’70 years German Basic Law: The German Constitution and its Court’ was recently launched in Hong Kong in May 2023 by the Rule of Law Programme Asia, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and Peking University. The Basic Law has been translated in entirety in Chinese with the aim of providing access to one of the most critical legal documents to Chinese-speaking readers and increasing engagement, interaction and exchange between legal experts in Asia and Europe.

Reframing AI Governance: Perspectives from Asia

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Understanding AI as a socio-technical system thus requires us to think beyond managing its technological affordances, and contend with how power, interests, and values across different sociocultural contexts shape AI trajectories and are reconfigured in the process.

Sustainable Manufacturing and Sourcing in the Asia-Pacific Region

Meeting the new German standard of care for human rights and the environment

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), Rule of Law Programme Asia published this study in cooperation with the Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SGC) titled the “Sustainable manufacturing and sourcing in the Asia Pacific - Meeting the new German standard of care for human rights and environment protection”. The study seeks to contribute to the public debates on human rights and the environment in supply chains in the context of the Asia-Pacific region.

Rule of Law Rules

Our new podcast about the rule of law in the age of digitalization

In our new podcast "Rule of Law Rules" we talk to international experts about opportunities and challenges for human rights in the digital age. We take a look at the different regions of the world focussing on “Legal Tech” and the access to justice.

Parliaments in the Covid-19 Pandemic: Between Crisis Management, Civil Rights and Proportionality

Observations from Asia and the Pacific

This publication research project was a joint effort between KAS Head Office in Berlin and the Rule of Law Programme Asia entitled "Parliaments in the pandemic: between crisis, civic rights and proportionality".

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Rule of Law Rules

Our new podcast about the rule of law in the age of digitalization

In our new podcast "Rule of Law Rules" we talk to international experts about opportunities and challenges for human rights in the digital age. We take a look at the different regions of the world. The content will focus on data protection issues, legal tech and the use of artificial intelligence.

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