News & Updates
08 March 2017
Focus on South East Asia: Myanmar
South East Asia is particularly prone to natural disasters: a situation which is compounded by the fact that more than half the countries in the region are low or lower income. In addition, three countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar) are considered least developed. Of these, Myanmar has suffered particularly...
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22 February 2017
Solar-powered ambulance to save lives in Bangladesh
The solar three-wheeled ambulance can run entirely on solar power and is perfect for Bangladesh’s many rural areas without adequate services. According to the developers, the ambulance is as well-equipped as the conventional ambulances used in Bangladesh’s cities and costs a fraction of the price at just $1,900 to $2,500...
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09 February 2017
Call for speakers for Aid & Development Asia Summit 2017
Would you like to share your expertise and knowledge on how technological innovations & best practice can improve aid delivery & development strategy? The Aid & Development Asia Summit 2017 is an exclusive platform uniting regional and global expertise, offering an unparalleled opportunity for knowledge exchange, cross-sector engagement and collaboration....
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29 November 2016
Myanmar’s Government must act to build an inclusive financial sector
Myanmar’s financial sector is undergoing a significant transition. Since 2012, it has witnessed a number of reforms including, the expansion of private banks, the installation of thousands of ATM machines, the steady growth of private sector credit (albeit from a low foundation) and the issue of more than 1.4 million...
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10 August 2016
Interview with Luc Provost, B Medical Systems
Interview with Luc Provost, CEO, B Medical Systems at the Aid & Development Asia Summit 2016 <p>
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10 August 2016
Interview with Josh Woodard, FHI 360
Interview with Josh Woodard, Regional ICT & Digital Finance Advisor, FHI 360 at the Aid & Development Asia Summit 2016 <p>
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10 August 2016
Interview with Hans van Rijn, Asian Development Bank
Interview with Hans van Rijn, Principal Evaluation Specialist, Asian Development Bank (ADB) at the Aid & Development Asia Summit 2016 <p>
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10 August 2016
Aid & Development Asia Summit 2016 - Best of the Summit
The 2nd annual Aid & Development Asia Summit gathered over 290 local, regional and global humanitarian and development professionals from NGOs, UN agencies, donors, governments and the private sector with an aim to share knowledge, discover success stories or learn from failures, foster innovation and partnerships to assist the Sustainable...
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13 July 2016
Interview with Luc Provost, CEO B Medical Systems at AIDF AID & DEVELOPMENT ASIA SUMMIT 2016
Luc Provost is CEO of B Medical Systems (a former division of the Dometic group), specialized in the production of medical refrigeration equipment for blood and vaccines. Since Luc joined the group in 2000, he significantly contributed to the company’s strategic planning and to field operations worldwide. Luc Provost holds...
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09 June 2016
Availability of Funds in Southeast Asia
To provide the southeast of Asia with the necessary funding, both the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have committed to funding future development programmes in Southeast Asia, with a combined funding capacity reaching over $27 billion (a record figure thus far). The World Bank’s overview of Cambodia is...
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02 June 2016
€10,000 prize for dengue projects
A new competition has been launched to find initiatives and campaigns that help to combat dengue fever by integrating the new vaccine into the anti-dengue arsenal. Dengue fever causes nearly 400 million infections annually, impacting half of the world’s population. The WHO aims to reduce dengue mortality by 50% and...
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31 May 2016
Addressing Vaccination Cold Chain Challenges in Vietnam
Over the years, Vietnam - supported by the Luxembourg Government and other organisations including WHO, UNICEF, JICA and GAVI between 1995 and 2012 - has significantly developed its nationwide vaccine cold chain - the process by which vaccinations are stored and transported in refrigerated equipment to ensure that they are...
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26 May 2016
[infographic] Health & WASH in South East Asia
Aid International Development Forum (AIDF) has released an infographic on healthcare in South East Asia (SEA). The infographic provides an overview of current health threats, including those related to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), trends in financing for health focus areas as well as gaps in development assistance. Despite significant...
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23 May 2016
Building homes, communities and hope - Samsung partners with Habitat for Humanity
For a third consecutive year, Habitat for Humanity and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd continue their global corporate social responsibility partnership, which supports housing, water, sanitation and education building projects for communities in seventy countries where Habitat for Humanity operates. The projects for 2016 include the construction of Smart Libraries (high-tech...
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09 May 2016
Health Innovation and Collaboration to Support Sustainable Development Goals
The aid and development community has welcomed the newly adopted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the fight against global challenges such as wiping out poverty, ending hunger, providing full employment and combating climate change. Together, the SDGs form a bold and transformative plan of action that will guide development efforts...
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09 May 2016
JCB Donates 3CX Backhoe Loader To Help Quake-Hit Ecuador
JCB has donated a 3CX backhoe loader worth $100,000 to help rescue and clear-up operations in Ecuador, which was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake on Saturday, 16 April 2016, resulting in the deaths of at least 570 people and injuries to over 7,000 people. It has been reported that...
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26 April 2016
World Immunization Week - strengthening health resilience in South East Asia
In light of the upcoming World Immunization Week 2016, the Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) Asia Summit focuses on strengthening health resilience in South East Asia through innovation and collaboration to support disease prevention programmes and vaccination coverage. According to World Health Organization, vaccine-preventable diseases are responsible for nearly...
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26 April 2016
For a malaria-free world
In May 2015, the World Health Organization has adopted the Global Technical Strategy for Malaria 2016-2030 - for a malaria-free world, which offers a comprehensive framework to guide countries in their efforts to reduce malaria and mortality rates at least 90% by 2030. Innovative solutions and comprehensive coverage of all...
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22 April 2016
Nepal earthquake anniversary: WHO urges South-East Asian countries to scale up preparedness
Nearly a year after the Nepal earthquake, the World Health Organization (WHO) urged South-East Asian countries to frame stronger policies as part of disaster preparedness. With over 9,000 people died, 22,309 injured and 80% of the healthcare facilities in the affected areas either damaged or destroyed, the AIDF Asia Summit...
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31 March 2016
USAID Harnessing the Data Revolution for Resilience Summit
The Harnessing the Data Revolution for Resilience Summit will bring together around 100 entrepreneurs, innovators, development organizations, technology providers, donors, and governments in Bangkok on May 10-11 for two days of sharing, learning, and action. This Summit aims to catalyze a dialogue focused on harnessing the power of digital data...
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