Resources
June 2020 SWP newsletter
In the June 2020 SWP newsletter: IWMA Multiplies USAID Impact in Nepal SWP Publishes Studies on the Mara Exploring Big Data Solutions in Africa
Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Rohingya and Bangladeshis in Malaysia
USAID Asia CTIP grantee Mixed Migration Centre interviewed Rohingya and Bangladeshis residing in Malaysia, to better understand their migration experiences and protection needs under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This snapshot focuses on the day-to-day impacts of COVID-19, and aims to contribute towards building a solid evidence base to inform targeted responses on the […]
Situational Assessment of Labor Migrants in Asia: Needs and Knowledge During COVID-19
Between the months of February and May 2020, more than 90,000 labor migrants returned to Cambodia as the Covid-19 pandemic caused mass business and industry closures in destination countries such as neighboring Thailand. Tens of thousands were left unemployed, facing uncertain futures. To better understand the short- and long-term needs of this population, the USAID […]
Thailand Migrant Protection Resource Toolkit to Reduce Human Trafficking and Labor Exploitation
USAID Thailand Counter Trafficking in Persons developed this resource toolkit as a platform for civil society organizations (CSO) to access information and materials to assist them in conducting outreach and awareness-raising activities related to the rights and support for migrant communities. Information is empowerment. Providing migrant workers the information about basic rights, TIP risks, signs, […]
Water Balance for the Stung Chinit Watershed, Cambodia
This report presents the results of a water balance study of the Stung Chinit Watershed in Cambodia. Water balance studies provide an estimation of the supply of water through rainfall, the distribution and impact of that rainfall across the landscape and compares that to anthropogenic demand from agriculture and domestic uses. This information can be […]
Issue 1, January-March 2020 Newsletter
‘Ashshash: For Men and Women Who Have Escaped Trafficking’ is focusing on restoring dignity, well-being, and self-sufficiency of men and women who have escaped trafficking. The project works in partnership with public and private sector service providers to deliver a myriad of services to ensure the social wellbeing and economic empowerment of trafficking survivors. Ashshash […]
Iniciativade Caminos de Capacitación de Arkansas
El Departamento de Servicios Laborales de Arkansas (ADWS por sus siglas en inglés) fue otorgado una donación a través de la American Apprenticeship Initiative para expandir los programas de capacitación profesional en industrias de alto crecimiento y tecnología.
Branchless Banking: Bringing digital financial services directly to farmers’ doorsteps
Branchless Banking (BLB) brings financial services to hard-to-reach customers through mobile agents who operate from existing businesses. Despite some success, BLB has struggled to reach farmers and the agriculture sector. The Feed the Future Knowledge-based Integrated Sustainable Agriculture in Nepal (KISAN) II Project stepped in to help banks fill this gap. Through a no-cost partnership […]