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Sala Baï Program Impact Assessment

In early 2025, Rapid Universal conducted an impact evaluation for Agir pour le Cambodge’s (APLC) Sala Baï Hotel School, one of Cambodia’s most recognized…

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How Aquaculture Transforms Cambodia’s Economy

In the early 2000s, Cambodia faced significant challenges: widespread poverty, food insecurity, reliance on declining natural resources, and limited technology in agriculture and fisheries. However, its economy has improved significantly and in part thanks to aquaculture development….

A protester in Bangkok in October (2022), the sign featuring causes spanning Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong and India (Geem Drake via Getty Images)

Youth Civic Space in Asia-Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is home to over 60% of the world’s youth population, positioning youth as key drivers of social and political change. However, the state of youth civic participation in APAC varies widely across a spectrum…

Navigating transformational changes and transitions

Navigating transformational changes and transitions

In 2023, Rapid Asia conducted research on behalf of the International Labour Organization (ILO) with support from the ILO/Japan Multi-bilateral Programme. The “Navigating transformational…