Where we work
Asia and Central Asia are crucial European Union partners – economically, politically and culturally. The region accounts for more than half of the world’s population, a quarter of global economic wealth and contains key energy resources. Poverty remains a significant challenge as the region is still home to two-thirds of the world’s poorest people. These pages reflect the main work we are undertaking in each country, and also at a regional level, on sustainable development.
Other challenges such as climate change, environmental degradation, avian flu and illegal trade exist in many countries and have now developed into regional issues.
What's On
ASEM Workshop “Building an Inclusive Information Society”
Opening Ceremony of a human right project in Turkmenistan
Reinforcing EU-Central Asia relations
ASEM conference on the new Asian growth model
First CAREN Steering Committee Meeting
Story from the field
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Improving food security of vulnerable population in Ulanbaatar city and Bayan Olgii province
An integrated food security strategy has been established in the Bayan Olgii province in order to tackle poverty. It involves organised food distribution, the creation of gardeners’ networks and the support of fodder production and animal shelter. -
Preventing malnutrition and improving the status of malnourished children in Ulanbaatar city
Malnutrition (vitamin, mineral deficiency) of children is a major health issue in Mongolia. This project supports the national health system to prevent, detect and treat this condition by training medical staff and creating nutrition promotion units. -
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. -
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). -
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.
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