Press Releases / #migration
On 28 March 2025, Myanmar was struck by two powerful earthquakes, a 7.7 magnitude quake near Mandalay and Sagaing, followed by a 6.4 magnitude quake further south.
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Asia-Pacific region to chart bold path for migration governance
The second Regional Review of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) in Asia and …
Migration has long been a crucial driver of global development, with millions of people seeking better opportunities, safety, …
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Ensuring everyone counts: working together to include stateless and displaced persons in civil registration systems
In today’s interconnected world, the ability to prove one’s identity isn't just a legal formality—it’s a fundamental human …
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22 July 2021
International Fund for Agricultural Development
IFAD and China launch project to revitalise the rural economy in Hunan
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News / Policy & Finance
Japan’s push for large-scale solar projects sparks local backlash over ecology, scenery
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