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Press Release ArchiveThe following are archived USAID documents retained on this web site as a matter of public record.  Film Stars Zhang Hanyu, Yuan Quan & Su You Peng Fight Human Trafficking By Making Chinese Version Of MTV Animated FilmWednesday, June 17, 2009 Film stars Zhang Hanyu, Yuan Quan and Su You Peng said their concern about young people being duped by human traffickers compelled them to record the Mandarin version of Intersection, an edgy anime-style film about trafficking and sexual exploitation. The film is produced by the MTV Foundation with support from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Zhang, Yuan and Su made their comments at the Beijing premiere of Intersection. The film aired last week on MTV China. Zhang, named best actor award at Taiwan’s 2008 Golden Horse Awards in 2008, plays a trafficker in Intersection. Yuan is cast as the young victim. Su (Alec Su) portrays a young man who pays for sex.  MTV Launches Philippine Campaign to Fight Human TraffickingMonday, June 15, 2009 MANILA (May 18) – MTV and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today announced a nationwide campaign to fight human trafficking. The drive starts with a free “MTV EXIT Live in Manila” concert at 6 p.m. May 22 at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. “MTV EXIT Live in Manila” will feature performances by the Philippines’ top home-grown artists including Christian Baustista, Gary Valenciano, Bamboo, Pochoy Labog, Sponge Cola, Kjwan, Callalily, Pupil, Duster, Kitchie Nadal, Rico Blanco, Itchyworms, Kamikazee and Parokya ni Edgar.  Vet Program Launched to Prevent Animal-Human Disease OutbreaksFriday, June 05, 2009 Responding to the spread of infectious diseases from animals to humans, the United States and Royal Thai Governments, have launched Asia’s first training program for veterinarians to become “disease detectives,” specialists who trace and control animal diseases that could spread to human beings. The two-year Field Epidemiology Training Program for Veterinarians (FETPV), launched in Bangkok in collaboration by USAID, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has six veterinarians from Burma, China, Indonesia and Thailand enrolled in the course. Heath officials note the 2009 Influenza A (H1N1), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Nipah, and Avian Influenza H5N1 had their origins in animals. The four most recent pandemics – in 1918, 1957, 1968 and 2009 – were viruses with genes derived from animals.One Year After Nargis, American People Continue to Assist VictimsFriday, May 01, 2009 As part of America's commitment to the welfare of the Burmese people, the United States has provided nearly $74 million to assist recovery from the devastation of Cyclone Nargis which struck the Irrawaddy Delta last May 2. U.S. disaster relief has helped over 1 million Burmese since the cyclone. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided $56.6 million in disaster assistance, emergency food, water, shelter and health assistance, and early this year USAID pledged an additional $5 million to communities for clean water, shelter, and other critical needs. USAID Supports Vietnam's Efforts to Speed Customs Clearance with National Single Window WorkshopWednesday, April 22, 2009 More than 60 Vietnamese government officials specializing in international trade participated in a workshop to implement a National Single Window that will streamline cargo transfer and enhance trade efficiency by 2011. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) sponsored the workshop in partnership with the Association for Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) Single Window initiative and in collaboration with the General Department of Vietnam Customs. The National Single Window speeds customs clearance and the release of cargo by enabling data for imported goods to be submitted, processed and cleared in a single integrated process. Vietnam and other ASEAN member states have agreed to create their National Single Windows by 2012 in order to build an ASEAN Single Window (ASW). The ASW will link all ASEAN member states to increase regional trade and economic growth.  USAID and MTV EXIT Release Animated Film to Raise Awareness about Human TraffickingWednesday, March 18, 2009 "Intersection", a hard-hitting animated film about human trafficking and sexual exploitation, premiered on March 20 on MTV channels in Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. This latest release in the MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) campaign, produced in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), features the voice of Thai film star Ananda Everingham. “We’re using a different medium, animation, to alert young people about the risks of human trafficking,” said Olivier Carduner, USAID’s Mission Director for Asia. “It adds to the body of work – documentaries, music videos, film shorts, concert specials and public service announcements – that MTV and USAID have aired to reach potential victims and to promote law enforcement and victim outreach efforts.” USAID Supports Campaign at Bangkok's Airport to Thwart Wildlife TraffickersWednesday, March 18, 2009 USAID is supporting the training of 250 airport security and law enforcement officials to prevent wildlife trafficking at Bangkok’s international airport, a key transshipment point for endangered species. The “Wildlife Trafficking Stops Here” campaign, which is teaching officials to identify and intercept smuggled wildlife, is the first large-scale education program of its kind ever held at a major Asian airport. Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport serves more than 30 million passengers a year. Investors Eye Clean Energy Opportunities in Southeast AsiaFriday, March 13, 2009 Opportunities to finance clean energy projects drew more than 120 industry experts and investors to the Asia Forum for Clean Energy Financing today. The conference showcased projects that evolved from a competition, sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other groups, to select the best clean energy business models and proposals from countries in the ASEAN region.USAID and Thai Government Join Forces at Bangkok's Airport to Thwart Wildlife TraffickersThursday, March 12, 2009 USAID is supporting the training of 250 airport security and law enforcement officials to prevent wildlife trafficking at Bangkok’s international airport, a key transshipment point for endangered species. The “Wildlife Trafficking Stops Here” campaign, which is teaching officials to identify and intercept smuggled wildlife, is the first large-scale education program of its kind ever held at a major Asian airport. Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport serves more than 30 million passengers a year. The campaign part of a multi-faceted effort aimed at thwarting wildlife traffickers in the region. In addition to the training sessions, photos of endangered animals are being projected on TV monitors above check-in counters, and anti-trafficking placards are being posted throughout the airport. USAID Workshop Helps Lao National Assembly Prepare for WTO AccessionMonday, February 09, 2009 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is sponsoring a workshop for the Lao National Assembly to help parliamentarians learn from the experiences of Cambodia and Vietnam in their joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) and their implementation of U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) commitments. The two-day workshop is part of the USAID-managed Laos BTA/WTO Project, which is funded by the U.S. Government through the U.S. Embassy in Laos and is supporting Laos’ WTO accession and BTA compliance. U.S. and Laos Launch Second Phase of Trade ProjectMonday, February 09, 2009 The United States and Laos today launched the second phase of a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) project to help Laos meet the requirements to join the World Trade Organization (WTO), comply with obligations under the Lao-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), and fulfill its commitments to the ASEAN Economic Community. The project is managed by USAID and funded by the U.S. Government through the U.S. Embassy in Laos. Malaria Parasite Resisting Effective Drug Therapy, the New York Times Reports, Citing USAID ExpertSunday, January 25, 2009 The parasite that causes the deadliest form of malaria is showing the first signs of resistance to the best new drug against it, the New York Times reported on January 26, citing recent medical studies and interviews with medical experts including Dr. John MacArthur of the U.S. Agency for International Development. Dr. MacArthur raised concern last April, on World Malaria Day, noting that scientific evidence is emerging that malaria parasites from Cambodia’s border with Thailand are increasingly tolerant to artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT), one of the most effective therapies against multi-drug resistant malaria. USAID and MTV Jointly Stage Cambodian Drive To End Human TraffickingTuesday, December 23, 2008 The USAID-supported MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) campaign staged a Cambodia-wide drive to raise awareness about human trafficking and then moved on to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. Cambodian, U.S. and British musicians urged audiences to be vigilant when searching for work. The artists performed at rock concerts in Cambodia’s capital of Phnom Penh, the beach town of Sihanoukville, Cambodia’s third-largest city of Kampong Cham, and at 12th-century temple of Angkor Wat. Thai, Burmese and U.S. rockers playing in Bangkok also warned crowds about this modern-day form of slavery. Placebo Headlines First-ever Rock Concert at Angkor Wat to Raise Awareness about Human TraffickingTuesday, December 09, 2008 SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA – Alternative rockers Placebo took a stand against human trafficking on Saturday with an international line-up of artists at an MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) concert at Angkor Wat. This was the first rock concert ever performed at the massive 12th-century stone temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was bathed in floodlights for the event.Wildlife Task Forces Seize Huge Shipments of Snakes, Lizards, Turtles and OwlsWednesday, December 03, 2008 MALAYSIA & CAMBODIA – Malaysia's Wildlife Task Force, part of the USAID-supported ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN-WEN), intercepted shipments of nearly 7,000 live monitor lizards and more than 900 owls believed to be en route to China. Cambodia’s wildlife task force confiscated hundreds of kilograms of turtles, snakes, and tortoises, many of them threatened or endangered, believed to be en route to Vietnam. Members of Cambodia’s task force are expected to attend an ASEAN-WEN Special Investigation Group meeting in Bangkok and may formalize links with ASEAN-WEN.USAID and Partners Support Coral Triangle Initiative to Protect Six Nations' Marine and Coastal EcosystemsMonday, October 27, 2008 MANILA – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) expects to spend nearly $40 million to support the international effort to save the Coral Triangle, the world’s greatest expanse of mangroves, coral reefs and diversity of fish, currently under threat from pollution, unsustainable fishing practices and climate change.RDMA to Pledge Support for Coral Triangle Initiative at Manila MeetingWednesday, October 15, 2008 BANGKOK – USAID’s Regional Development Mission for Asia (RDMA) will detail its monetary support for the Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) – a multinational effort to improve the marine and coastal resources in Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and the Solomon Islands – at the second CTI Senior Official’s Meeting in Manila on Oct. 23.RDMA Launches Program to Improve Water, Sanitation in SE AsiaWednesday, October 15, 2008 ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network Trains Vietnamese Forest RangersWednesday, October 15, 2008 HANOI – The ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN-WEN) trained 27 Vietnamese Forest Protection Department officials in wildlife crime.The USAID- and U.S. Department of State-supported ASEAN-WEN Support Program was invited to conduct the training session as part of a two-week nature crime course conducted by NGOs, the Wildlife Conservation Society, Education for Nature in Vietnam, and TRAFFIC Mekong. ASEAN-WEN’s inclusion in other groups’ training sessions testifies to its status in the region and is further leveraging the U.S. Government’s funding by making a broader impact. RDMA Funds Project to Promote Energy Efficiency in Buildings in ChinaWednesday, October 15, 2008 BANGKOK – USAID awarded a three-year, $2 million cooperative agreement to ICF International to reduce energy consumption in China’s rapidly expanding building sector.Cleaner Coal Technologies Crucial for Meeting Energy Demand and Reducing Carbon Emissions in AsiaWednesday, August 20, 2008 Ha Long City, Vietnam – More than 100 energy experts voiced support for accelerated use of cleaner coal technologies to limit environmental degradation from rapidly increasing coal use in Asia. Agreement Signed with WaterLinks To Accelerate the Delivery of Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation to the People of AsiaTuesday, August 19, 2008 The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), International Water Association (IWA) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed an agreement at World Water Week to establish an Asiawide partnership called WaterLinks that will help provide clean drinking water and sanitation throughout the region by coordinating, promoting and aligning efforts to create Water Operators Partnerships (WOPs). President and Mrs. Bush Visit USAID-Funded Centers, Briefed on Burma ReliefWednesday, August 06, 2008 President George W. Bush visited an AIDS hospice supported the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Laura Bush met with the director of a USAID-funded clinic that provides free medical care to Burmese refugees and migrant workers. The Bushes also attended briefings on USAID’s ongoing efforts in Burma to help the victims of Cyclone Nargis. USAID’s Administrator Visits China, VietnamWednesday, July 09, 2008 US Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Henrietta H. Fore led a delegation of U.S. business leaders and rescue organizations to China to assist in earthquake reconstruction efforts, and then flew to Vietnam to open a new USAID mission and expand USAID programs there. RDMA Launches WebsiteWednesday, June 18, 2008 USAID’s Regional Development Mission for Asia (RDMA) celebrated its fifth anniversary today with the launch of this website. The site will provide breaking news and updates on RDMA’s programs throughout Asia.Leading Lighting Companies Sign Quality-Assurance PactFriday, June 06, 2008 The world’s three largest lighting companies signed an agreement at a USAID-Asian Development Bank conference on June 6 to establish quality standards for compact fluorescent lamps (CFL).USAID Provides Additional $3 Million in Assistance to the Burmese People in Cyclone AftermathWednesday, May 14, 2008 The American people, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), are providing an additional $3 million dollars in initial assistance to help meet the most urgent needs of the Burmese people in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis. USAID, National Ministries Taking Steps to Stop Spread of Deadly, Multi-Drug Resistant Malaria in AsiaFriday, April 25, 2008 Evidence is emerging that malaria parasites from Cambodia’s border with Thailand are increasingly tolerant to the most effective therapies against multi-drug resistant malaria. Recognizing the global threat of ACT resistance, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) resources are now being used to build health systems and strengthen overall capacity... USAID & MTV Join Forces to Fight Human Trafficking in AsiaFriday, April 18, 2008 USAID RDMA and the MTV Europe Foundation have united to prevent human trafficking in Asia through the MTV EXIT – or End Exploitation and Trafficking – campaign. Three New Regional Task Orders Under ADVANCETuesday, April 08, 2008 ADVANCE (ASEAN Development Vision to Advance National Cooperation and Economic Integration) is the main U.S. Government mechanism for achieving the developmental goals established under the ASEAN-US Enhanced Partnership Plan of Action and signed by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in July 2006. It will complement the ASEAN-U.S. Trade and Investment Framework Arrangement (TIFA) signed by U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab in August 2006.
 USAID Opens Supply Center to Contain Bird Flu OutbreaksTuesday, March 25, 2008 The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has opened a regional supply center in Thailand to combat outbreaks of avian influenza. Strategically located near Bangkok’s international airport, the warehouse can ship protective equipment, decontamination kits and laboratory equipment to hotspots anywhere in Asia within 24 hours.  Leaders Discuss Need for Regional Reforms at SEA CLIR Trade ForumFriday, March 21, 2008 Opinion leaders from five Southeast Asian nations voiced their support for measures to improve trade, deepen regional and global integration, and build a stronger business environment within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).  U.S. Government Launches Comprehensive Development Assistance Program for ASEANMonday, February 25, 2008 The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a comprehensive development assistance program to help the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reach its goal of establishing a peaceful, prosperous and stable community of nations – the ASEAN Community – by 2015. Longtail Fishing Boat Repair Center & Pier OpenSaturday, January 19, 2008 Leading U.S. and Thai officials dedicated a new Longtail Fishing Boat Pier and Repair Center in Taplamu Village, Lam Kaen Tambol, Phang-nga Province. The facility will improve the livelihoods of the fisher folk and help promote tourism in one of the areas hardest hit in Thailand by the 2004 tsunami. Tsunami Reconstruction, Three Years LaterSaturday, December 22, 2007 In the days immediately following the December 26, 2004 tsunami and earthquake, swift action by the U.S. government, in cooperation with other donors and private organizations, ensured critical needs for water and sanitation were met, thus preventing a secondary disaster-related health crisis from occurring. International Partners Weigh Long-term Challenges as Tsunami Warning System Meets Initial TargetsFriday, December 07, 2007 A functioning, interconnected tsunami warning system is now operating in the Indian Ocean, although it still faces challenges in sustainability. An international group of representatives recently met to discuss the past accomplishments and future goals of the warning system at a workshop sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). USAID Increases Assistance to Battle Malaria Along the Thai-Burma BorderThursday, July 12, 2007 In response to heightened malaria epidemic threat levels, the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) is increasing assistance to malaria prevention and control efforts along the Thailand-Burma border. USAID, through its partner the International Rescue Committee (IRC), will provide funding to health agencies working on the border to procure over 12,000 long-lasting, insecticide-treated bed nets and 53,000 rapid-diagnostic testing kits for malaria. With Massive Tsunami Drill, Thailand Seeks Good, and Bad, ResultsSaturday, June 23, 2007 Thailand has seen a steady rise in tourism since the cataclysmic tsunami struck its beaches on December 26, 2004. To make sure that visitors and residents are safe from any future disaster, the Thai Government staged a national tsunami exercise on July 25, 2007 that involved as many as 100,000 people. It was the largest drill of its kind ever conducted in the region and involved evacuations of 24 communities.  HIV/AIDS Program Turning Into ModelThursday, May 31, 2007 As a child growing up during China’s Cultural Revolution, Pan Shao Fang was taught to distrust the American people. Now, as vice mayor of a city on the China-Vietnam border, Pan is embracing Americans as partners in her fight against HIV/AIDS.  Kamphuan Memorial Tsunami Museum opens in Ranong ProvinceFriday, May 04, 2007 Scores of local residents attended the opening of Asia’s first community-based tsunami education museum in Ranong province last week. The Kamphuan Memorial Tsunami Museum, housed in the Tambon Kamphuan Community Learning Center, focuses on the December 26, 2004 tsunami that devastated five nearby fishing villages and tells how the area’s 5,000 residents responded to the disaster and are now rebuilding their lives.  'Clean Hands, Zero Bird Flu' Program Launched in Thailand's SchoolsTuesday, May 01, 2007 Colgate-Palmolive Thailand and Thailand’s ministries of public health and education have joined USAID and the Kenan Institute of Asia to launch a "Clean Hands, Zero Bird Flu" program for school children. | |||
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