Asia Regional Program Updates

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Richard Goughnour opens the USAID Oceans planning workshop in Bangkok.
Remarks by Richard Goughnour, Acting Director of the Regional Development Mission for Asia at the 3rd Technical Working Group Planning Workshop
July 16, 2018

The USAID Oceans and Fisheries Partnership was designed to promote transnational collaboration to address illegal, unregulated and unsustainable fishing.  And it’s clear from the participation and commitment from everyone gathered here today that you have made that goal a reality.  

Increase of Media and Technology Enables Myanmar Migrants Access to Crucial Information
July 6, 2018

Access to vital information and resources, crucial for Myanmar workers looking for jobs in other cities and countries, is rapidly changing with the explosion of media and technology in the country. Speakers at today’s “Media+Tech for Migration” event funded by USAID and implemented by IOM X in Yangon highlighted the role of innovation and how it is reshaping migration throughout the region.

USAID Program Office Director Steven Majors, second from right, lays flowers on the cornerstone for a new hospital in Sangkhlaburi.
Remarks by Steven Majors, USAID Regional Development Mission for Asia, at the Kwai River Christian Hospital Cornerstone Laying Ceremony
July 2, 2018

To me, it’s really special that, with the help of this USAID grant, we are laying the cornerstone for this new hospital this year – 2018 – an auspicious year in which we celebrate 200 years of Thai-U.S. friendship. For America’s short history, 200 years is a long, long time – making Thailand one of our oldest friends.

Richard Goughnour opens workshop on consumer beliefs driving ivory and tiger product consumption in Thailand.
Remarks by Richard Goughnour, Director of the USAID Regional Development Mission for Asia, at the USAID Wildlife Asia Presentation on Research Findings of Consumer Demand for Ivory and Tiger Products in Thailand
June 5, 2018

I would like to welcome all of you this morning for what we hope will be a very informative briefing on wildlife consumption in Thailand – “What drives someone to purchase ivory and tiger products?”  Today, we will gain insights into the motivation behind wildlife consumption, as well as the barriers to changing related consumer behavior.

USAID Wildlife Asia study focuses on demand reduction through better understanding of consumers' beliefs.
New study highlights beliefs in bid to reduce demand for ivory and tiger parts in Thailand
June 5, 2018

Although relatively limited, the demand for ivory and tiger products in Thailand is largely driven by affluent, established business owners and merchants who believe purchasing wildlife products can bring good fortune and status, according to a new consumer research and demand reduction report released today.

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