Connecting people’s capacities 

SNV's presence in Asia started in 1980 in Nepal and has since expanded to Bhutan, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, with emerging programmes in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Indonesia. Our advisors 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:

 
   
   
 

News & events  

SNV's approach to climate change was in the spotlight at the recent Bhutan Climate Summit for a Living Himalayas 2011

The impact of global climate change is increasingly being felt all over the world. The time for action is running out.

The first Inclusive Business Investment Forum was held on April 1 in Ho Chi Minh City by the ADB, SNV and Vietnam's Ministry of Planning and Investment

SNV and partners are leading the way on Improved Cook Stove use and design in Lao PDR

Responsible Tourism takes centre stage at Cambodian travel summit.

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Facts & figures 

  • Asia and the Pacific is home to two thirds of the world's poor
  • 1.8 billion people in Asia and the Pacific live on less than $2 a day, with 947 million struggling on less than $1.25 a day
  • In 2010, SNV invested €11 million in Asia to produce 32.5 thousand service days for over 250 clients 
  • SNV employs more than 250 local and international advisors across Asia
  • Our expected outreach for 2011: 2 million people
 
   
 
     
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"SNV helps empower disadvantaged people." Renuka Rai

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