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	Enhancing the Philippines' international competitiveness with an effective trade policy The Trade Related Technical Assistance Programme (TRTA) is a development project which uses trade as a tool to pursue economic growth and reduce poverty incidence. The full story
	Partnership for Healthier Communities in the Philippines The European Union is providing continuous support for the overall implementation the Health Sector Reform Agenda of the Government of the Philippines as articulated in the Framework for Universal Health Care (UHC). The full story
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	Improving the Quality of Indonesian Exports The objective of the Trade Support Programme is to support the integration of Indonesia into the international trade system, by improving the quality of exports particularly in the aspect of compliance to international standards. The full story
	Evaluating the Experiences of Victims of Domestic Violence in the Philippines The Republic of the Philippines passed the Republic Act (RA) 9262 or the Anti-Violence against Women and their Children Act of 2004. The Act, despite being landmark legislation, has not been able to fully offer protection to women and their children. The full story
	Support to Boost the Quality of Shrimp Production in Bangladesh for the EU Market This project aims to enhance competitiveness of Bangladesh's shrimp sector and to strengthen the fisheries inspection capacity to ensure appropriate testing and controls of frozen fish export (particularly shrimps) to EU market. The full story
	Developing the Afghan Almond industry This project aims at assisting in the provision of planting material and promoting an organization of almond farmers as the responsible group for licensing/certifying plant nurseries in order to provide high quality planting material to farmers. The full story
	Equipping street children with education in Afghanistan Educating children is the first step towards reintegrating them into mainstream society. Through vocational training, attending state run schools and youth entering to paid employment, the goal of this project has been to give them a stronger voice. The full story
	Addressing the needs of the very vulnerable children and youth in five provinces of Afghanistan The full story
	Strengthening Agricultural Capacities of Ultra poor in Bangladesh The project contributes to agricultural development by increasing productivity, improving the skills of inexperienced farmers and making agricultural inputs available to them. It also aims to mitigate the impact of rising food prices. The full story
	Providing access to health, food security and livelihoods to indigenous peoples communities in the Philippines The project aims to help reduce poverty in marginalised communities in 3 provinces by improving their socio-economic condition and ensuring that households have a steady source of nutritional food requirements and continuous access to health service. The full story
	Providing legal aid and protection of women/girls at risk in Afghanistan The project addresses social and legal protection of women/girls at risk. It also aims at assisting women survivors of violence, including their children that are detained in prison. The full story
	Supporting livelihoods' recovery and stabilisation in the remote district of Ruy-e-Doab in Afghanistan As farming is the main livelihood for the population of this isolated district of Ruy-e-Doab,the project was designed to improve food security by addressing needs such as lack of water, agricultural/veterinary services and poor farming practises. The full story
	Empowering School Mothers' Groups in the under-served areas of Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh The project aims to support the Government of Bangladesh to realise its commitment to basic education, in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, a post-conflict area which did not receive development assistance until 1997. The full story
	Defending the land is defending life and dignity The project supports the indigenous communities in Zambales and Surigao provinces in the Philippines by increasing their awareness of their rights in resource conflict areas, involving them in the advocacy for national and international policies. The full story
	Health Education and Livelihood Support Programme for Ultra Poor Households in Bangladesh HELP UP project aims to reduce extreme poverty & food insecurity of the ultra poor, especially women headed households, in 3 most vulnerable highly food in-secured sub-districts of Rangpur district in Bangladesh. The full story
	Reduction of environmental threats and increase of exportability of Bangladeshi leather products The SWITCH Asia project "Re-Tie" aims at enabling local leather-based industry to sustain conversion of locally available raw hides and skins into exportable products, either directly as genuine leather or as derived finished product. The full story
	Improving the productive capacity of civil society groups in the Philippines Aims to improve capacity of small-scale rural producers in food production,agricultural governance and management of local supplies/ technology to counter food shortages and price increases, as well as mitigate effects of food price rises on children The full story
	Crop Intensification for Achieving Food Self-Sufficiency in the Coastal Regions of Bangladesh The full story
	Building Energy Autonomous Resorts Using Appropriate Technology Solutions in Tourism Destinations of the Philippines Zero Carbon Resorts (ZCR) seeks to enable tourism small medium enterprises, such as hotels and resorts, to provide their energy services in an energy efficient, cost effective, and environmentally sound way. The full story
	Implementing Climate Change priority actions in Cambodia This project aims to strengthen the capacity of the National Climate Change Committee to fulfil its mandate to address climate change and to enable line ministries and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to implement priority climate change actions. The full story
	Enabling the Poorest and Most Vulnerable Households in Northwest Bangladesh to Improve Food Security The project focuses on two main determinants of food security – availability and access. The project engages smallholder farmers and extremely poor people. It aims to help improve their productivity and to enable them to earn more money. The full story
	Moving to a Rinderpest free world Rinderpest has had dramatic effects on livelihoods of hundreds of millions of farmers worldwide. The Global Declaration of Rinderpest Eradication in 2011 testifies of a massive commitment of the EU in partner countries sustained over decades. The full story
	Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Better Productive Output and Enhanced Dairy Milk Value Chain - Pakistan Pakistan is the 4th largest world milk producer. Enhancing commercial dairy practices and promoting modern animal husbandry have a direct impact on improving the poorest rural households livelihoods whose cattle is the main asset. The full story
	Improving farm productivity through agriculture technology in Nepal The project's objective is to secure year round daily food requirements of food deficit communities in far and mid-western Nepal through enhanced local productivity. The full story
	Assistance for conflict affected people in Sri Lanka The project addresses rehabilitation and development needs of the communities affected by the conflict, especially those families holding a land title in the district and who have been resettled in temporary or semi-permanent accommodation. The full story
	Reinforcing small enterprises opportunities by promoting tourism in the Mongolian cultural area The project upgrades tourism business in Mongolia and in the Inner Mongolia (China), thereby sustaining new business development opportunities and strengthening commercial links between the EU and the greater Mongolian cultural areas. The full story
	Providing social care services to the most vulnerable people in Mongolia This project enables communities to reinforce their capacities and to take care of their most vulnerable members, notably the elders, the disabled, and the single mothers. The full story
	Supporting the Government of Bangladesh to develop and implement a national food policy The project implements a comprehensive National Food Policy that facilitates the attainment of the food security Millennium Development Goal. The full story
	Sustainable food security for communities affected by cyclone Nargis. To improve access, utilisation and availability of food in Cyclone Nargis affected areas. Support the recovery of local markets and health services through the distribution of supplies and training. The full story
	Improving the lives of the most vulnerable in Myanmar The project supports vegetable production, fish breeding, and goat production of vulnerable beneficiaries, mostly women headed families. It also builds local expertise, organizing trainings related to income generation activities The full story
	Food security for the poorest women of Bangladesh The project improves the livelihoods of ultra-poor women and their dependants through enhanced food security, income-generating capacity, exercise of human rights, and disaster preparedness. The full story
	Community Access Programme in Sri Lanka The Community Access Programme (CAP) was established to improve and give access to basic amenities to better the lives of vulnerable communities in the district. The full story
	Tackling chronic hunger in Bangladesh The project provides a cash subsistence allowance, productive assets and skills training to ultra-poor women in order to help them improve their lives. The full story
	Livelihood development project in Sri Lanka Livelihood development for vulnerable communities in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka The full story
	Post tsunami environmental assistance in Sri Lanka This innovative project looks at adopting technologies to improve environmental awareness, setting up waste management services and replicating best practices to reduce health hazards related to poor environmental management. The full story
	Protecting a town from flooding in Sri Lanka Establishing a surface water drainage solution for the worst flood affected areas of Kalmunai Municipal Council. The full story
	Poverty reduction through agricultural development in western Mongolia The project engages beneficiaries in small-scale vegetable gardening as a sustainable strategy for combating malnutrition, and eradicating poverty in Mongolia. The full story
	Mainstreaming good practices in basic education in Indonesia The EU supports the spread of good education practices in Indonesia that have been developed and implemented at school and district level and have proven effective in improving learning opportunities and outcomes for children in basic education The full story
	Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Centre for Biodiversity The Project leads to the establishment of the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, a regional organisation with mandate to support ASEAN Member States in their effort to formulate and coordinate their biodiversity conservation policies. The full story
	Tackling chronic hunger in Bangladesh The project provides a cash subsistence allowance, productive assets and skills training to ultra-poor women in order to help them improve their lives. The full story
	Increasing fish production and incomes of indigenous people in Bangladesh The Adivasi Fisheries Project promotes small-scale aquaculture activities in order to help increase fish production, improve nutrition, and increase incomes and alternative employment opportunities for disadvantaged Adivasi people in Bangladesh. The full story
	Better conservation of marine resources in Vietnam The project will establish sustainable community-based coastal resource management practices to improve quality of life for poor households and better conservation of marine resources in coastal provinces in Vietnam. The full story
	Improving quality standards in Bangladesh The system to support quality management is funded by the EU and executed by UNIDO. It helps bring quality standards and the quality management system in Bangladesh in line with international standards. The full story
	Clearing tsunami debris in Indonesia by creating jobs The Tsunami Recovery Waste Management Programme builds capacity in local government to clear, recycle and dispose of tsunami waste and implement sustainable waste management systems that benefit the environment. The full story
	Equal opportunities for people with disabilities in Bangladesh The project aims at improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities through training of community development organisations' staff and provision of disability related services in mobile units in two disaster-prone areas of the country. The full story
	Reconstruction of tsunami affected school in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka The overall objective of this sub-project is to enhance the educational standard of the Eastern Province with special focus to the Batticaloa district and to support long term social development within the community. The full story
	Ending domestic violence in Cambodia The project is aiming at reducing all forms of violence, implementating gender equality policies, changing social attitudes that discriminate against women, and improving of women's access to justice and legal protection. The full story
	Stimulating job creation through business reforms in Bangladesh If Bangladesh is to achieve the 8% per annum growth necessary to meet the key Millenium Development Goals of halving the number of people in poverty by 2015, the Government must make significant improvements to its business environment. The full story
	Improving access to justice for marginalised people in Bangladesh The overall programme objective is to improve access to justice and human rights in Bangladesh particularly among disadvantaged and marginalised groups, and thus contribute to good governance, and poverty alleviation. The full story
	Empowering the electoral participation of women in Bangladesh This project has enabled the Government to prepare a photo voter list to facilitate democratic and transparent elections and to issue ID cards. Specific actions have taken place to encourage women to register. The full story
	Improving the health and nutritional status in Lao PDR This project aims at improving the health and nutrition status of vulnerable communities living in extremely poor and remote villages in Attapeu province through increased availability of quality health services. The full story
	Integrated Community Based Rural Development Project The project aims at improving the livelihood 20 villages after engaging in rural development and sustainable management of natural resources. The beneficiaries should have sufficient and diversified food, access to health and education facilities. The full story
	Empowering women in rural Afghanistan The project aims at empowering women in Afghanistan by organizing them into community-based Women's Resource Centres which provide training programmes aiming at strengthening women's role in the society. The full story
	Alleviating poverty in the North-Western provinces of Cambodia ECOSORN programme are in fully in line with the Royal Government of Cambodia’s National Poverty Reduction Strategy (NPRS), which aims to reduce poverty in rural areas to 20% by 2015. The full story
	Fighting climate change by investing in developing countries Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund (GEEREF) is an innovative public-private partnership initiated by the European Commission to transfer clean and renewable energy technologies to developing countries. The full story
	Reproductive Health Initiative for Youth in Asia (RHIYA) The project aims at educating adolescents and youth about the sexual and reproductive health and promoting an increase in the use of quality reproductive health information and services in seven South and South East Asian countries. The full story
	Promoting people’s participation and governance in Vietnamese cities The project aims at increasing people's participation in local political affairs and improving governance and independence of local self-administration in Vietnam. The full story
	Aceh Forest and Environment Project - Indonesia The Aceh Forest and Environment Project (AFEP) helps protect Aceh’s Leuser and Ulu Masen forest ecosystems from illegal logging. The full story
	Rebuilding houses after the tsunami in Indonesia This project supports village communities to jointly map and assess damage in their communities and identifies construction needs for housing beneficiaries. The project fills remaining housing gaps in 130 village communities. The full story
	Empowering a post-conflict community in Bangladesh The project aims to improve confidence and development in a post-conflict region of Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh. Through small income generating projects it promotes sustainable development and empowers women in decision making process. The full story
	Kishori Abhijan - Empowerment of Adolescent Girls - Bangladesh The project aims at empowering adolescent girls from poor families so that they can participate in decisions affecting their lives (eg. marriage) and become active agents of social change. The full story
	Reducing the threat of unexploded bombs in Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR The project aims at poverty reduction in three districts of Savannakhet Province in Lao PDR. Through unexploded bombs clearance more land will be available for villagers who are mostly rice farmers living in highly dangerous areas. The full story
	Migrant women speak out against violence - Vietnam Violence against women appears at all levels of society, and is usually kept private. Migrant women in Vietnam are especially vulnerable because they often lack social support. This project stepped in to give the victims of violent crimes a voice. The full story
	Increased water harvesting and diminished desertification in Tamil Nadu, South India By rehabilitating tanks and reviving communal water management, desertification will be arrested; this will lead to increased food and environmental security for marginalised small farmers and landless farmer families in drought prone areas. The full story
	Improving food security in Bangladesh Through Haor Initiatives for Sustainable Alternative Livelihoods (HISAL) project the EU helps poor and extremely poor communities with about 20 000 people in the North-eastern parts of Bangladesh, which are prone to regular flooding. The full story
	Trans-Eurasia Information Network (TEIN) bridges digital divide The students and researchers in Asia got access to a high capacity internet connection to make the impossible possible - access curricula through e-learning, watch a surgery online in real time, observe earth to predict disasters and much more. The full story
	Non Formal Primary Schools Programme in Bangladesh Primary and pre-primary education to more than 320,000 children from extremely poor families in Bangladesh. These children would not be able to go to any school without the assistance of the European Union and the implementing NGOs. The full story
	Bringing Quality Health Care to Vietnam's Poorest People Rapid development and economic growth can mean that the poorest part of a population is left behind. Vietnam’s new Health Insurance Law offers disadvantaged people free healthcare, but this care is not always up to standard. The full story
	Giving Vietnam's tourism sector an international edge The past ten years have seen an incredible growth in Vietnamese tourism, boosting employment and reducing poverty. To upgrade the quality of human resources, this project trained teachers, industry workers and public administrators. The full story
	Facilitating economic reforms in Vietnam In 2010 Vietnam will have gained middle-income status. However, the country must undergo reforms to protect its new position as many of its systems are still designed for the socio-economic conditions of the 1990s. The full story
	Rural Employment Opportunities for Public Assets (REOPA), Bangladesh REOPA employs women in extreme poverty for a 2 year period during 2 cycles of public works schemes. These are mainly rural earthen road maintenance works which benefit the rural communities. REOPA also employs casual labourers for construction The full story
	Comprehensive HIV/AIDS programme in Banceuy narcotics prison, Indonesia Indonesia has a low HIV/AIDS prevalence in the general population while 80% of new HIV-infections results from intravenous drug use (IDU). West Java with 22,000 estimated IDUs and a HIV-prevalence between 55%, only has 5,000 official HIV/AIDS cases. The full story
	EU-China CDM Facilitation Project The project will through a number of activities, including policy research, capacity building, policy study tours, regional workshops and business facilitation conferences, strengthen and improve the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) in China. The full story
	Poverty Alleviation Through Capacity Building of Rural Populations This multi-faceted poverty allevation project aims to address rural poverty by building capacity and providing materials and techniques to resolve local problems. At its core is the aim to foster an awareness of sustainable practises. The full story
	South Sumatra Forest Fire Management Project (SSFFMP) SSFFMP has promoted the establishment of an integrated fire management system in South Sumatra. In a country where forest and land fires are the main source of green house gas emissions, SSFFMP shows the way to mitigate climate change in Indonesia The full story
	Pioneering a New Way to Conserve Rainforest: from illegal logging to good governance This pioneering initiative attempts to demonstrate regeneration and sustainable forest use through good governance, reducing the livelihood vulnerability of forest dependent poor people and combating illegal logging. This 4-year action is to pionee The full story
	Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund (GEEREF) is an innovative Public Private Partnership initiated by the European Commission to transfer clean and renewable energy technologies to developing countries. The full story
	Livelihood enhancement and ecological security in Orissa, India The project aims to achieve greater control of local communities especially the forest dependent population over forest resources through sustainable forest resource management along with forest product development and market development. The full story
	CO2 Managers for the Industry in the People's Republic of China The project aims at preparing the ground for the multiplication of the CO2 management approach in China. To this end it will provide capacity building through the development of expert skills in the field of CO2 management in the private sector. The full story
	Cambodia National wood energy policy implementation This project has enabled a framework for national upscale dissemination of Improved Cook Stoves (ICS) and is an exemplary case study of climate solidarity, combining both poverty alleviation and climate change mitigation. The full story
	Accountability and local level initiatives to reduce emission from deforestation and degradation in Indonesia (ALLREDDI) Indonesia is at the centre of interest of the current debate on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and degradation because it has, over the past decade, been regarded as the country with the third highest emissions. The full story
	Euro-Asian research and training in Climate change Management (CLIMA) CLIMA aims to develop an integrated scientific and educational approach on Climate Change issues, to address, through a human resources development and a curriculum development, the needs in Europe and Asia in this field. The full story
	The promotion of climate change adaptation by upland farmers in watersheds in Philippines Promotion of adaptation strategies to climate change by upland farmers to minimize risks and help attain sustainable development. Most of them cultivate marginal hilly areas and rely heavily on rain as source of water; existing adaptation strategies. The full story
	Conservation and sustainable management of lowland forests of south Central Kalimantan, Indonesia By maintaining the functions of the Lamandau River Wildlife Reserve in Central Kalimantan and supporting sustainable development around it, this project is reducing emissions from deforestation and improving the livelihoods of local communities. The full story
	Using microfinance to increase access to renewable energy in rural areas of China Pilot renewable energy microcredits expand the use of biogas in an area of poverty in China, forming a virtuous cycle that reduces local environmental damage and promotes agricultural productivity. The full story
	Afforestation clean development mechanism project in Northen India The clean development mechanism (CDM) pilot project, a part of the larger Haryana Community Forestry Project, is the first small scale afforestation project in the world to get certified by the Clean Development Mechanism. The full story
	Community Led Environment Action Network (CLEAN), India The CLEAN-India Programme mobilises community responsibility for environmental assessment and improvement in major cities and towns through a network of schools and NGOs in collaboration with Government, business, academic and other institution. The full story
	ACCCA - Advancing Capacity to Support Climate Change Adaptation The ACCCA project sought to bring together stakeholders and scientific communities in several developing countries from Asia and Africa to enable and support effective adaptation decisions that would reduce vulnerability to climate and environment. The full story
	Provincial Climate Change Strategy on Mitigation and Adaptation - China The project aim is to support the Government of China in translating its National Climate Change Programme into on-the-ground action by developing local policies, institutional frameworks, partnerships and implementation capacity, with EU support The full story
	Reducing the impact of water-intensive and polluting crops This EC funded thirsty crops project aims to reduce water use and improve farmers' socio-economic status through the use of Better Management Practices (BMPs). This project is encouraging farmers, researchers, Government and business to support BMPs The full story
	EU-China Biodiversity Programme (ECBP) ECBP is fostering increased cooperation and collaboration between Chinese agencies responsible for biodiversity and climate change to develop a strategy and action for integrating biodiversity and climate change in line with national priorities The full story
	Improving winter livelihoods in the cold desert of the Western Indian Himalayas The Western Indian Himalayas face a very severe climate with temperatures falling below -25°C. But the region benefits from 300 sunny days per year. Therefore passive solar techniques are relevant for heating housing and improving winter livelihoods. The full story
	Bringing closer policy makers and vulnerable communities on issues related to climate change, India Bringing closer policy makers and vulnerable communities on issues related to climate change through a media campaign and policy recommendations. The actions wants to show the need to integrate the processes at the state level. The full story
	Indonesia Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade Support Project (FLEGT) The project supports implementation of the EC FLEGT Action Plan in Indonesia. Overall objective is to promote the role of forests in the sustainable and equitable development of Indonesia. Focus areas are forest law enforcement, governance and trade The full story
	Carbon Footprint & Labelling, Thailand Various climate change mitigation strategies have been developed and implemented in many EU countries aiming to reduce GHG emissions throughout the product's life cycle or supply chain. One such formulating strategy is the "Carbon Footprint Label." The full story
	Establishing a Sustainable Production System for Rattan Products in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam This project aims to establish a sustainable rattan industry by introducing Cleaner Production (CP) and a credible Chain-of-Custody certification for raw rattan, as well as the establishment of a link to the European market. The full story
	Strengthen indigenous communities to protect Philippine forests Forested indigenous communities are assisted on land tenurial security, livelihood development, reforestation and use of legal remedies, for replication in nearby indigenous areas, so that contiguous forest areas are protected. The full story
	Greener Philippine Industries with the ECOPROFIT Approach (Greenphilippines) By transferring the ECOPROFIT know-how via high quality training and by implementing best practice models of eco-efficiency, small to large-scale industrial units will increase and local economical and environmental development will be strengthened. The full story
	Susainable lowland use through innovative community-based environmental management systems (SLUICES) Poor and marginalised communities in degraded peatland areas overcome chronic poverty and livelihoods insecurity through sustainable management of water levels, fire risk reduction and strengthen local civil and government development structures. The full story
	EC support to Bangladesh Disaster Preparedness Project CDMP is a collaborative effort by the Government Bangladesh, UNDP, DFID and EC, which seeks to move the Bangladesh disaster management emphasis from a response and relief focus to a broader and more encompassing risk management framework. The full story
	Bangladesh post-cyclone SIDR livelihoods rehabilitation The powerful cyclone SIDR struck the southwest coast of Bangladesh on 15 November 2007, with total damage and loss estimated at $1.7 billion. BRAC is implementing an EU-financed livelihoods rehabilitation programme in 30 affected sub-districts. The full story
	Practical solutions to reduce HIV transmission in Myanmar/Burma In Myanmar the approach to reducing HIV transmission focuses on a culturally sensitive marketing model. The creation of the condom brand Aphaw and strong awareness-raising actions led to a major change in sexual behaviour among the high risk groups. The full story
	Helping rural and tribal youth in India The EU in cooperation with Oxfam GB works to increase access to information and services on HIV and reproductive health for youth and especially girls. Also, adolescents are trained as peer educators in order to support and advice other youngsters. The full story
	Preventing HIV/AIDS amongst women of childbearing age in North East India The Mother and Child Health Centres established in the city of Guwahati-India, have permitted for more vulnerable women to be reached. The services have become well-known in the community and women now behave in a more proactive way on the HIV issue. The full story
	Preventing the spread of HIV The EU works with local NGOs to implement HIV/AIDS awareness, treatment and care programmes in the vulnerable areas of Jharkhand and Orissa, India. Special focus has been placed on the groups of migrant truckers, sex workers and village communities. The full story
	Providing community support programmes for those living with HIV/AIDS in North and South India Affordable HIV/AIDS care and support is provided to towns and villages in the four Indian states mostly affected by the disease. The project tackles stigma at a local level and helps to sustain a non-discriminatory schooling environment for children. The full story
	HIV/AIDS prevention and care among youths through a Cambodia-Thailand partnership The partnership between Cambodia and Thailand has allowed the implementation of innovative STI/HIV/AIDS prevention activities for young people in both countries as well as the establishment of care services for People Living with HIV/AIDS. The full story
	Safe islands This EC supports reconstruction work after the tsunami disaster. The project strengthens the national strategy of regional development through the establishment of "safe islands", thereby promoting socio-economic growth for the islands' communities. The full story
	Tsunami recovery waste management programme The tsunami recovery waste management programme builds government capacity and creates employment and longer-term livelihoods in waste management. It also provides benefits to the environment through recovery and recycling of waste materials. The full story
	Handan Smart Card The EU-China Information Society Project promotes socioeconomic reform in China via information and communication technology. The scheme includes many e-government projects like the creation of a single social security smart card for all services. The full story
	EU-China European Studies Centres Programme The EU-China European Studies Centres Programme develops links and exchanges between European and Chinese institutions of higher education which in turn facilitates the movement of students and promotes joined research across universities. The full story
	Improving the quality of farmers' life The focus of this EU-funded project is on ecological agriculture, diversification and development of natural resources management at two impoverished areas of Cambodia. It has led to a notable increase on farmers' income and improved life conditions. The full story
	EU - Ipoh Virtual City This innovative program has created an e-government service called Ipoh Virtual City. This platform allows the exchange of the best e-government service practices between EU and Malaysia and has stimulated an international cooperation in this field. The full story
	Small grants programme to protect and promote the Malaysian tropical forest This programme protects and promotes the Malaysian tropical forest by providing small grants to the poorest communities living on its margins. Different forest management practices have been implemented while conditions of life have improved. The full story
	Erasmus Mundus Malaysia Window Bachelor degree holders in Malaysia can now consider a Master education in Europe under the Erasmus Mundus scholarship programme. This has in turn contributed to the improvement of political, economic and cultural contact between the EU and Malaysia. The full story
	On the way to a better life in Northern Laos The EC supports the efforts of local communities in Laos' Oudomxay province to achieve self-managed, sustainable development. The scheme helped improve access to health, sanitation and other services and is now popular with neighbouring communities. The full story
	Education for the poor and ethnic groups in Northern Laos Access to basic education in poor communities in Northern Laos has increased after the construction and renovation of schools in more than 100 villages. Also, teaching materials for non-formal education have been developed to improve adult literacy. The full story
	Policy for the sustainable management of forests The EU-China natural forest management project introduces more sustainable practices and promotes alternative income generation for unemployed villagers. Training in developing micro-enterprises has led to the emergence of ten small-businesses. The full story
	HIV/AIDS support to mobile populations in Guangxi Province, China Public awareness on sexual health issues has significantly increased in the disadvantaged mobile populations of China. Access to affordable and quality condoms and services and promotion of behavioural change are central to the project. The full story
	Seeking 'Education for All' in Cambodia The EU supports financially and technically the rebuilding of the education sector in Cambodia. Following the Ministry's reform agenda the focus is on access, equity and quality. In 2006, enrolment in primary school had significantly increased. The full story
	Bringing government closer to the people The project focuses on the decentralisation of the administrative system in Cambodia and has achieved the delivery of many public services at a local level. The appointment of district councils has led to a more democratic public administration. The full story
	WTO accession achieved - Pro-poor growth trade development approach Vietnam has reached its long-lasting goal to access to the World Trade Organisation. This trade development project thus adopted a multi-stakeholder approach to achieve socially coherent and environmentally sustainable trade and economic integration. The full story
	Urban planning capacity in Vietnam to improve the urban environmental quality The EU supports the enhancement of planning capacities within the Urban Environmental Planning Programme. The ten best proposed projects (out of 32) received small grants to work on urban upgrading, solid waste management and greening. The full story
	A new way of doing business: sector budget support in education in Vietnam In Vietnam, in order to achieve greater aid effectiveness in the education field, EU assistance has moved from the traditional project approach towards a sector budget support. Results show that quality and access to education has notably improved. The full story
	Early childhood development in ethnic minority communities in Northern Vietnam The EU joined the efforts of local communities and teachers to develop a child friendly community and to alleviate poverty in two districts in the North of Vietnam. This new schooling environment encourages children to reach their full potential. The full story
	A brighter future for Karen refugees Schooling Burmese children in refugee camps in Thailand is key to community and cultural survival. Revised curricula, teachers' training and provision of teaching material have contributed to the steady improvement of education services in the camps. The full story
	Towards sustainable forest preservation The preservation of Phu Khieo has promoted a better understanding of sustainable development among villagers. This community-based natural resource management project secures a better living for villagers without endangering the forests wealth. The full story
	Care and support for women and children in areas of Thailand with high HIV & AIDS prevalence To put an end to the stigmatization of People Living with HIV & AIDS (PLHA) in Thailand, concerned groups and PLHA have joined forces to have their voices heard. Hospitals now hold regular HIV clinics and several PLHA did enrol to become counsellors. The full story
	Mine risk education and survivor assistance Surviving landmines and unexploded ordinances in Sri Lanka is achieved by 'Mine Risk Education' community-based programs to teachers and principals. Under the same scheme, landmine survivors received direct assistance through rehabilitative services. The full story
	Post tsunami restoration of mangroves and livelihood development The project focused on restoring the mangrove habitat of tsunami-affected families and stressing local involvement in this process. The supply of machinery to fishermen and sustainable agriculture courses were among the livelihood development actions The full story
	North East Housing Reconstruction Programme (NERHP) The North East Housing Reconstruction Programme is the first owner-driven housing project, providing support cash grants to affected families or training to construct their own houses. Within a year, 82% of targeted houses had already been completed. The full story
	Support to reintegration in Aceh The EU supports the reintegration of former 'Free Aceh Movement' combatants and prisoners after the end of the civil strife in Indonesia. The provision of livelihood assistance to the communities has led to tangible results benefiting all citizens. The full story
	Sea delivery and logistic program This project provides shipping services and logistics support to reconstruction agencies in Aceh and Nias through the establishment of a sea freight service. This enables transportation to Indonesian destinations that are otherwise difficult to reach The full story
	EC-ASEAN Energy Facility The EC-ASEAN Energy Facility Programme facilitates the adoption of sustainable common energy policies by Southeast Asian Nations. It promotes energy efficiency and conservation and strengthens the existing networks between EU and ASEAN organisations. The full story
	Durable solutions for East Timorese refugees in West Timor Almost 2000 former refugee families in East Timor were given the chance to resettle in more secure locations with safe water and sanitation facilities. By promoting their civil rights, ex-refugees are now treated as naturalised Indonesian citizens. The full story
	Programme for Enrichment of School Level Education (PESLE) The Programme for Enrichment of School Level Education promotes good quality education for all by addressing three key areas: enrolment, retention and learning achievement. Different NGOs got involved in the implementation of diverse project themes. The full story
	EU-India Civil Aviation Cooperation Programme The EU-India Civil Aviation Cooperation Programme is the EUâ€™s biggest economic cooperation project in India. It supports the development of local air transport companies and stimulates collaboration between European and Indian manufacturers. The full story
	Employment promotion and rights protection for migrant women workers in Beijing The EU promotes employment and rights protection for migrant women workers in China via capacity building and strengthening governmental policies on the protection of their legal rights. A network of NGOs working to help them has also been created. The full story
	EU-China River Basin Management Programme Despite China's economic success, the country still faces considerable environmental challenges. Within the context of EU-China cooperation, an integrated River Basin Management Programme for Yellow and Yangtze River has addressed such concerns. The full story
	Sustainable development of fragile uplands in Southern Philippines Upland Development Program assists communities in improving their livelihoods in a market-led, environmentally-friendly and sustainable manner. Key to its success is the adoption of a participatory model where villages decide their own plan of action The full story
	Taking Roots Again Rebuilding the lives of internally displaced people by the recurring conflicts in Mindanao is achieved via a series of activities: food and farm equipment distribution, provision of potable water, functional literacy programmes and peace-building. The full story
	Nurturing learning communities on organic agriculture for exports to European markets The Small Projects Facility has made it possible for farmers to learn organic agriculture, increasing their chances to export to European markets via the establishment of a resource centre, a farmer field school and conduct of radio advocacy. The full story
	Improving livelihoods and protecting the environment through community participation The implementation of Better Management Practices in agriculture has led to a reduction of water and pesticide usage for sugarcane and cotton crops improving the financial situation of small-scale farmers (increased profits and decreased input costs) The full story
	Sustainable management of coastal fisheries and mangroves for better livelihoods in Pakistan Coastal fisheries have enormous potential for income generation, if managed in a sustainable manner. Community organisations have been established and their capacities enhanced in social mobilisation, natural resource management and action planning. The full story
	Northern Pakistan education programme In Pakistan illiteracy level in women has a huge impact on general social and economic development. With the alternative learning systems of non-formal education for excluded children and adults, especially women, education is again a right for all. The full story
	Working with vulnerable communities With special focus on women, farmers and youth groups, Socio-Economic Improvement Programme for Ex-Kamaiyas and other Vulnerable Communities SEIPEV has launched a livelihood improvement programme for greater economic security and income generation. The full story
	Renewable energy for the communities of rural Nepal The EC has been funding the Alternative Energy Promotion Service in Nepal. By supporting renewable energy infrastructure, income generation and sustainable growth is facilitated and life in rural areas is easier (general community energy services). The full story
	Educating change agents and the public on human rights Most people in Nepal were not aware of their rights or the rights of others, especially during the 10-year conflict. Under this project Worldview Nepal educated change agents and the public on all aspects of human rights in 14 of the 75 districts. The full story
	Improving the livelihood security of livestock owners in Arkhangai, Mongolia Herders in the Archangel province have created federations to support mainly the healthcare of their livestock. Vaccination and de-parasitizing campaigns have reached most herders, who hope in the future to have full financial control of the program. The full story
	Integrated UXO Threat Reduction Some 30% of the two million tonnes of explosive ordnance dropped over Lao PDR during the Indo-China war failed to detonate. With European Commission funding, Handicap International Belgium aims to reduce the threat of UXO (Unexploded Ordnance). The full story
	Sustainable Organic Solid Waste Management in Thailand Inadequate collection, treatment and disposal of solid waste results in environmental problems such as pollution of water, contamination of food and the spread of diseases. Improving the municipal waste management system is central to this project. The full story
	The Philippines: A Success Story The ‘Anti-Death Penalty Campaign’ launched by FLAG was financed by the EU. Project activities financed were instrumental in influencing the opinion of key decision-makers and the general public, leading to the formal abolition of the death penalty. The full story
	Building up rights-based approaches to HIV/AIDS in Pakistan (Tameer Project) Pakistan is seriously vulnerable to a rapid increase of HIV infection, because of several high-risk factors. Initiatives trying to prevent HIV/AIDS from becoming a generalised epidemic are supported by the EU. The full story
	Youth and HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care Program in the Cross-border Areas of Burma/Myanmar Burma/Myanmar has amongst the highest HIV prevalence in South East Asia. This project aims to reduce the risk of HIV infection amongst young people, create awareness about their rights and reduce discrimination. The full story
	Agriculture and food security in Northern Rakhine State, Burma/Myanmar More than 220 000 refugees from camps in Bangladesh have been repatriated to Burma/Myanmar's Northern Rakhine state since 1995. This project aims at assisting these population by supporting the development of agriculture and improving food security The full story
	Combating HIV & AIDS in Burma/Myanmar This programme aimed at controlling the raising number of cases of HIV in Burma/Myanmar, to be 2% in 2001, with highest transmission rates among drug users (30%) and sex workers (68%). The full story
	Alternative development in former poppy growing areas in Burma/Myanmar The ban on opium cultivation by the Burma/Myanmar government has led to acute food shortages for the ethnic groups. Entire families were able to alleviate this problem with the improvement of agricultural, plant production and animal husbandry. The full story
	EC-India Disaster Preparedness Support Program India is highly vulnerable to earthquakes, cyclones, floods and drought, but most urban construction is not earthquake resistant and disaster prone areas cannot cope with natural disasters. Capacity building for disaster mitigation is essential. The full story
	Providing elementary education in India The Indian government wants to achieve a universal elementary education of satisfactory quality by 2010. Increasing the number of children attending school, narrowing the gender gap and enhancing the quality of education are central to this project. The full story
	EU-Bhutan trade capacity development project Bhutan’s accession to the WTO and the expansion of its capacity to trade are key objectives of this project. Trade-related technical assistance can help increase trade, which can be positively linked to development and the fight against poverty. The full story
	Working towards better farming practices in Bhutan Bhutan is experiencing low productivity in the farm sector. Combined with rapid population growth this is cause for concern. This project promotes self-reliance in rural households and sustainable use of natural resources to safeguard livelihoods. The full story
	The Wang watershed area Bhutan has a high poverty rate and over 90% of the population works in the agricultural sector, which is affected by the use of unsustainable cultivation methods. Increasing sustainability, productivity and income are this project's key objectives. The full story
	Improving primary education in partnership with the Government of Bangladesh 18 million Bangladeshi children are eligible for education, but the educational infrastructure (classrooms, drinking water) is poor and there is a shortage of qualified teachers. Improving the quality of primary education is central to the project. The full story
	Kunduz River Basin Programme: integrated water management Poverty alleviation through food security, aiming at increasing farmers' income by 15%, is the main goal of the programme. An integrated approach to water management is instrumental to improve and stabilise peasants' livelihoods. The full story
	Alternative livelihoods: Roses for Nangarhar The opium economy has negative effects on the rural economy, democratisation and security. Distilling rose petals to produce high value rose oil is being piloted as an alternative to opium poppy cultivation in Eastern Afghanistan. The full story
	Improving health services in the Nangarhar province in Afghanistan The Afghan maternal mortality rate is one of the highest in the world at 16%. A Basic Package of Health services has been set with the objective of covering at least 90% of the population by the end of 2010. The full story
	EU-China Programme for development of vocational training for industry The Chinese educational system cannot yet deal with the high demands of modern enterprises in the field of human resources. The EU is funding a programme developing vocational training for industry, to address Chinese and European industry needs. The full story
	EU-China Basic Education Project in Gansu Province Gansu is one of the poorest provinces of China. Enrolment rates are low, girls show higher drop-out rates than boys, schooling facilities are basic and teachers are undertrained. Improving the quality of education for all is the central focus of this project. The full story

Central Asia

	Support to the National Coordinating Unit in Kazakhstan The full story
	Support for Maternal and Child Health in Kazakhstan Supporting the Ministry of Health in developing and implementing a national strategy on Maternal and Child Health (MCH); The full story
	Providing Access to Social Services for Persons with Disabilities in Kazakhstan The project is aimed to create conditions ensuring that citizens with disabilities have a real access to specialised social services. The full story
	ISO Standards Transport & Logistics The overall objectives of this project are to foster economic development of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan and to increase international competitiveness of the Kazakh and Uzbek business sectors. It is the project's specific objective to strengthen th The full story
	Enhancing Competitiveness and Public Procurement in the Republic of Kazakhstan Project aims on supporting the efforts of the Government of Kazakhstan to improve the potential of its national economy by improving the transparency and economic efficiency of its public procurement system The full story
	Strengthening the Capacity of Civil Society to Disseminate Human Rights Information in the Kazakh Language The project aims to raise awareness of human rights issues among the Kazakh-speaking population of Kazakhstan by enhancing the capacity of teachers, NGOs, human rights defenders, and media representatives to disseminate human rights information. The full story
	Preventing domestic violence in Kazakhstan The project promotes women’s rights by means of eliminating domestic violence, which is achieved through the development and promotion of social technologies aimed at increasing public participation in the social level decision making process. The full story
	Fighting human trafficking through educational programs for youth in Kazakhstan The main objective of the project is training of specialists providing legal assistance to human trafficking victims in Kazakhstan and the prevention of human trafficking through educational programs for youth. The full story
	Integrated rural development in the Kyzylsu area of Tajikistan Using a demand-driven grassroots approach this project aims at improving the livelihoods of the vulnerable rural population of 38 villages in two mountainous districts in Tajikistan. The full story
	Supporting prison reform in Kyrgyzstan The project establishes the basis for the sustainability of the management of the prison service. This includes development of policy, strategy and planning capacities of the prison service, to transform broad objectives into action plans. The full story
	Improving living standards in Ferghana Valley, Uzbekistan Rural Uzbek population is vulnerable to poverty because of low income in agriculture. The project aims at increasing the capacity of local governments to support the development of rural communities and their access to basic public services. The full story
	Children with disabilities in the mirror of the mass media The project aimes to raise capacity of the local mass media to increase the awareness of the population on children with disabilities, to encourage the portrayal of disabled persons in a positive way in order to prevent discrimination. The full story
	Improvement of mother and child care health services in Uzbekistan In Uzbekistan the EU and UNICEF are saving lives. 13 000 health professionals are being trained in low cost, high impact maternal and childcare techniques. The project budget is € 3.8 million, with € 3.5 million from the EU. The full story
	Saving lives through first aid and road safety campaigns The Dutch Red Cross and the Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan launched a road safety campaign 'Direct action to save lives on Kyrgyzstan's roads' targeting young Kyrgyz drivers in order to limit road accidents and raise knowledge of first aid. The full story
	Capacity building for human rights actors A network of NGOs, with focus on youth, minority and disadvantaged rights, has managed to raise awareness of the importance of human rights through training courses to school teachers, advocacy, monitoring and social activism. The full story
	Fighting human rights infringements A local NGO and the Ministry of Defense have brought visibility to the human rights of soldiers in Kyrgyzstan to overcome their previous arbitrary treatment. As part of the scheme soldiers received legal assistance and psychological support. The full story
	Assistance to disabled women: institution and network building in Uzbekistan The project focuses on special and professional assistance to the disadvantaged group of disabled women in Uzbekistan. It has introduced new services like legal and psychological advice and has provided capacity building to partner organisations. The full story
	Schools Partnership to Improve the Conservation of Energy (SPICE) This school-partnership programme has succeeded in changing the mindset of young people regarding energy conservation and raising the awareness of students, parents and other target groups on this issue in the cities of Bonn and Bukhara in Uzbekistan The full story
	Implementing a new training system for people with learning disorders (Uzbekistan) The EU supports the implementation of a new training system for people with learning disorders in Uzbekistan. Vocational training is available to trainers, parents and local experts and special courses provided to young people with learning disorder. The full story
	Youth empowerment leading to improved local environment in Mahallas The project enhances the responsible and effective participation of youth at the decision-making process on environmental issues in Uzbekistan. The Young Environment Leader training team allows young Uzbeks to work together and reach decision. The full story
	Helping Tajik children to find their way The project supports poor children in Tajikistan on education, temporary employment, housing and social support. It also works on empowering adolescents with the ability to defend their rights either via the established helpline or training courses. The full story
	Making Tajik-Afghan border secure This tremendous initiative has upgraded the general level of security in the Afghan-Tajik border and has helped counter drug trafficking. Namely, a training border guard academy was established in Dushanbe and equipment was provided to many units. The full story
	From a woman-leader to woman-deputy in the Republic of Tajikistan The successful, first conference on the role of women in Tajikistan's political life led to the creation of a coalition by beneficiaries, local NGOs and independent media outlets. The aim is to launch a long-term campaign of support to women-leaders. The full story