Asia

New UN report calls for economic inclusivity to drive growth in Asia-Pacific region

While developing economies in the Asia-Pacific region continue to fare well in comparison to the rest of the world, structural weaknesses, like infrastructure shortages and excessive dependence on commodities will continue to hamper their growth potential, a new United Nations report on the region says, calling for greater economic inclusivity if sustainable development is to succeed.

Second major earthquake hits Nepal

An earthquake with a 7.3 magnitude has struck Nepal, two weeks after a devastating tremor killed more than 8,000 people in the country.

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Women in Papua, Indonesia, becoming primary breadwinners

Women in a remote village of north eastern Indonesia are being empowered to take control of their lives by a new project sponsored by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

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Lives saved in Nepal thanks to collaborative rescue operations

The search and rescue operations in Nepal, deployed after an earthquake hit the country on 25 April, saved many lives thanks to a collaborative approach between local Nepali and international groups, according to a senior disaster relief official.

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Family planning reaches into mountains of Laos

An increasing number of women in the mountainous South-East Asian country of Laos are accessing family planning services for the first time, thanks to a programme supported by the UN Population Fund, UNFPA.

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Clean water a priority in Nepal following earthquake

The authorities in Nepal are working with the international community to ensure the supply of clean water to prevent the spread of disease following the devastating earthquake which hit the country a week ago.

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