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The Lower Mekong basin is rich in biodiversity. However, there are considerable knowledge gaps in the threats facing existing biodiversity. Through Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER), USAID is supporting a regional network of scientists to better understand some of the region’s most pressing biodiversity challenges. This support contributes to USAID’s objective of improving natural resource management under the U.S. Government’s Indo-Pacific Vision.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) regional Private Financing Advisory Network-Asia (USAID PFAN-Asia) program assists the private sector and governments to bring financial investments in clean energy in Asia.
Malaria, HIV, tuberculosis, pandemic influenza, and other emerging infectious diseases pose a significant public health threat throughout Asia, and particularly, the Greater Mekong Subregion. Inform Asia: the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Health Research Program generates and applies strategic, scientifically sound data for health programming in the region.
Lao PDR–U.S. International and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Integration (USAID LUNA II), a four-year activity funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), helps Lao PDR further integrate into the global economy by supporting officials to develop and implement sound, modern, transparent and inclusive economic policies and regulations.
Natural resource extraction has helped fuel, on average, a 7.8 percent annual GDP growth rate in Lao PDR over the past 10 years; however, the country’s per capita income remains low at about $2,150 in 2016 with poverty levels among the highest in Southeast Asia. Integration within the global economy helps generate sustainable trade and investment, and creates the conditions for improved access to economic opportunities and higher incomes across Lao society.
Originally developed to prevent human trafficking and exploitation in 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, USAID’s IOM X campaign materials are now being used in over 40 countries across the world. Some 140 videos and an equal number of other resources — such as training materials, online courses, and factsheets — are available in 18 languages.
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