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Program Areas in Asia
This vast and diverse region
faces many challenges, including terrorism, instability, an
exploding youth population, high unemployment, corruption,
poor education systems, HIV/AIDS and environmental degradation.
USAID’s programs focus on:
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Agriculture
Most of Asia's population lives in rural areas and earns a living from agriculture, and one-third of the rural population lives in abject poverty. USAID fights rural poverty and hunger by investing in agriculture.
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Climate Change
Climate change is a growing threat in Asia, where rising economies are driving rapid increases in energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions. USAID is helping to scale up investment in clean energy and is working with communities to help them prepare for and adapt to climate change.
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Democracy and Governance
USAID programming
in democracy and governance bolsters democratic institutions, mitigates the
appeal of extremism, helps combat corruption and contributes to long-term
development.
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Education
Education challenges in Asia include high numbers of out-of-school youth,
lack of employment readiness, low secondary school enrollment rates, insufficient
higher education and training programs, and outdated or irrelevant curricula.
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Economic Growth
USAID undertakes economic growth programs in the
region to help overcome these problems. Economic growth is an integral part of
U.S. foreign policy goals.
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Environment
The
continued social and economic development of the Asia region rests on responsible
stewardship and sustainable use of its natural resources.
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Integrating Gender
USAID integrates
gender within its overall development strategies and goals. It ensures that
gender equity is at the core of all fields—health, education, agriculture,
economic growth, and democracy and governance.
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Health & Nutrition
USAID is
working with partners to improve health services and systems, update policies, advise
communities on healthy practices and conduct research to further improve
health.
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Water
USAID works with communities and local partners to address water-related issues and challenges such as improving water-use efficiency through technology
and better management, ensuring low-cost and effective treatment of
wastewater, and increasing water access.
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