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Our Work in Asia
Many countries on the world's largest continent are seeking new ways to close the gap between rich and poor, promote econ-omic integration, and meet the needs of growing urban populations. But natural disasters and infectious disease across the region have stunted economic growth, leaving govern-ments and communities to cope with sociopolitical instability.
We work with our partners to build capacity in the health sector, develop vib-rant microfinance indus-tries, accelerate peace processes in places like Banda Aceh and Mindanao, and fuel economic growth through private-sector investment and small-business development.
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Successes in Asia
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» Radio programs support peace in Nepal |
| The decade-long Maoist insurgency in Nepal killed thousands, displaced more than 400,000 people, and destroyed more than $1.5 billion in infrastructure. Progress toward peace has been slow; a peaceful democratic future for the country requires active citizen participation. Live radio has emerged as an effective forum for engaging youth, encouraging discussion of public issues, and diffusing tensions among religious and ethnic communities. |
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» Midwives expand access to safer deliveries in the Philippines |
| With the assistance of a training program offered by the USAID-funded Private Sector Mobilization for Family Health project, a midwives association establishes birthing clinics, improving access to quality care for expectant mothers. |
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» Tax reforms help both government and businesses in Mongolia |
| Using innovative outreach efforts to both policy makers and the public, the Economic Policy Reform and Competitiveness project helped to create a more favorable environment for tax reform. As a result, more Mongolians are joining the formal economy and government and businesses both are able to increase revenues. |
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» Branding campaign helps Indonesia tackle money laundering |
| With the support of the Indonesia Control of Corruption Project, the Indonesian government is using branding to help consumers easily identify legal money changers. Tourists can now spot registered money changers by an official logo, which is affixed to signage, informational leaflets, stickers, and T-shirts. |
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» Animated public service announcements promote peace in Nepal |
| A series of public service announcements uses the same technology as blockbuster Hollywood films to promote messages about peace-building and community development in the politically turbulent country. |
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» Philippines microenterprise project reaches 1 million loan mark |
| A Filipino couple recently took out the 1 millionth microloan issued with the assistance of the USAID-funded Microenterprise Access to Banking Services project. Working with banks across the country, the project has helped tens of thousands of people to expand their businesses and raise their standards of living. |
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