illicit financial flows and tax havens
Tracking hidden capital that drains social investment capacity.
Confronting the rules and practices that perpetuate global poverty
ASAP is an international network of scholars, students, and practitioners turning rigorous evidence into practical reforms that improve institutional accountability and poverty outcomes.
Our Mission
Confronting the rules and practices that perpetuate global poverty
ASAP bridges rigorous scholarship with practical reform, equipping researchers, educators, and policy partners to challenge structural barriers and advance measurable anti-poverty action.
Structural Drivers We Address
We focus on systemic factors that sustain poverty across regions and institutions.
imbalanced trade agreements and intellectual property laws
Rebalancing legal frameworks that limit equitable access and innovation.
economic policies such as austerity and deregulation
Challenging policy orthodoxy that deepens inequality across sectors.
regulatory capture and lack of democracy in global governance
Strengthening accountable institutions and participatory governance.
climate change and ecological destruction
Linking anti-poverty policy to ecological resilience and justice.
human rights abuses like trafficking, slavery, forced migration and statelessness
Defending basic protections for communities facing systemic harm.
We publish accessible, evidence-driven analysis that equips journalists, educators, and civic actors to challenge conventional narratives and support informed action.
Global Collaboration
A Connected Network for Policy-Relevant Research
ASAP is a truly global association. With a strong presence among universities and academics in the global South, we focus on creating opportunities for those who face barriers to full participation in global academic dialogue. Our wide network links like-minded professors, students and researchers from different disciplines around the world to formulate and articulate policy reforms at both national and international levels.
Our growing network of national and regional chapters is the driving force behind our impact on global poverty. A unique online platform links chapters to ASAP Global and to one another, facilitating collaboration between academics worldwide. Through this system, ASAP members can propose interventions, then implement them collaboratively with other members and with the assistance of ASAP Global.
2009
Founded
30+
Chapters
6
Continents
500+
Members
Global Presence
Regional Chapters, Shared Priorities
Our chapter ecosystem supports local leadership while sharing tools, research methods, and strategic priorities across the wider ASAP network.
Americas
Active chapter network and policy-oriented collaborations.
Europe
Cross-institution research and governance-focused working groups.
Asia Pacific
Growing chapter activity and student-led engagement pipelines.
Africa
Partnerships focused on equitable participation and local impact.
10,000+
Researchers Reached
20+
Years of Convening
30+
National Chapters
6
Continents
Leadership & Governance
Leadership & Governance
ASAP’s governance model reflects our commitment to democratic and participatory leadership. ASAP Global is led by a horizontal three member Executive Committee, assisted by ASAP’s Global Coordinator and governed by a Board of Directors comprised of diverse academics from around the world, including chapter representatives.
Join ASAP and help reshape anti-poverty policy.
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