Resources
Debt Bondage and the Tragedy of Commons – How Bondedness Leads to Overfishing and River Degradation in Barishal and Patuakhali
Note: The findings of this case study are based on four focus group discussions with fishers and their families in Char Memania village in Hizla, Barishal, and Char Dhadonia village in Dashmina, Patuakhali, in the South-central of Bangladesh. Overfishing and River Degradation – A Perennial Problem Inland open water capture fishing represents a major source […]
Facilitating Private Investment in Community Water Pump Solarization in Wetet Abay, Ethiopia
Winrock’s Solarizing Community Water Supply Project is demonstrating a business model which allows communities in Ethiopia to solarize their existing diesel pumps through Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) contracts with local private solar vendors.
Practitioners’ Guide to Supporting Survivor Groups: Based On Learnings From Bangladesh
In recent years, survivor engagement has become a key focus in counter trafficking-in-persons (CTIP) projects, spurred by influential donors like USAID. Drawing from participatory action research (PAR) with ANIRBAN, a survivor-led group in Bangladesh, this guide offers critical insights into the complex reality of working with survivors’ groups. It provides strategies for NGOs to support […]
In conversation with Anastasia Khmeleva: Survivor Leader and Member of the Winrock International Survivors Advisory Group
Anastasia Khmeleva is a member of the Winrock International Survivors Advisory Group within the framework of the US Department of State’s project to combat child trafficking in Kazakhstan. She conducts lectures for vulnerable segments of the population and those who can identify victims in their work with the support of the Damitu. Moreover, Anastasia works […]
RAIN in September: Monthly Digest
Stay updated with #thaiRAIN’s recent outreach to farmers, agrifood businesses, and organizations. In September, we continued to strengthen partnerships and promote climate-smart innovations across the region. From collaborating with universities to engaging with local agricultural cooperatives, our initiatives aim to enhance sustainable practices and support food security in Thailand and beyond. Let’s dive into the […]
The Peace & Security Monitor Central Asia
The articles in this edition highlight the human rights challenges faced by Central Asian countries and examine the actions being taken to promote peace, security, and social justice in the region.
Responses to Trafficking in Persons for Forced Criminality in the Thai Context
This report provides an overview of trafficking for forced criminality involving Thailand, covering the trafficking routes, modus operandi and trends related to TIP for forced criminality. It also outlines the legal frameworks in Thailand to address forced criminality at the domestic, bilateral and regional levels. Additionally, the report encompasses a breakdown of demographics and characteristics […]
The Agricultural Development Council (A/D/C) Tradition
The Agricultural Development Council (A/D/C), established in 1953 by John D. Rockefeller 3RD, provided graduate-level fellowships to outstanding students from 16 Asian countries. During its 31 years of operation, the A/D/C supported advanced degree studies of 588 men and women. Most attended universities in the United States; a few studied in Europe and Australia. The […]
POLICY BRIEF Safeguarding Migrant Workers in Asia: Lessons from Policy Implementation
This policy brief draws from insights gathered during two online events, the first one, “Private Sector Insights in Migration Policy” held on March 27, 2024, and the second “Empowering Voices: Rethinking Labor Migration Policies Workshop” held on March 28, 2024. The first convened 23 participants from private recruitment agencies, business associations, and company representatives. The […]