Connecting people’s capacities 

SNV presence in Asia started in 1980 in Nepal and has since expanded to Bhutan, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Bangladesh. Our advisers are working hand-in-hand with local actors in some of the remotest and poorest corners of Asia to strengthen their capacity to effectively realise poverty reduction and good governance. To ensure tangible impact, we offer services in Renewable energy/Biogas, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Smallholder Cash Crops, Forest Products, Pro-poor Sustainable Tourism.
    

 
   
   
 

News & events  

First SNV Corporate Biogas Course a success
Enhancing, reinforcing and bridging the knowledge gap

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Responsible Business Pays Off
A new guide on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reveals that well integrated CSR practices can give tourism organisations a competitive edge.

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Asian Development Bank supports Vietnam biogas programme
The SNV biogas programme in Asia is getting growing international recognition for its relevance, regional scope and local impact.

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SNV Nepal fighting poverty with private sector development
SNV joins forces to prop up the private sector and commercially viable commodoties in Nepal

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SNV–Partners-Clients Biofuel Workshop
An opportunity for participants to create a common approach for a sustainable pro poor biofuel development

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Facts & figures 

  • Asia is home to two thirds of the world's poor
  • 631 million Asian people are living under $1 per day 
  • In 2007, SNV invested 11.1 million euros in Asia to produce 24.6 thousand service days for 255 clients 
  • 140 advisors are working from 20 country and portfolio offices 
  • 150 local and international advisors 
  • Expected outreach 2010: 4 million people

 View SNV Asia regional results and strategies

 

 
   
 
     
"SNV helps empower disadvantaged people." Renuka Rai

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