…ooms for improvement to ensure optimum ACTIP implementation. The following key recommendations were made: 1. Develop clear guidelines on victim identification at the national level to ensure victims of trafficking are accurately and expediently identified. There should be clear implementation guidelines to enforce a common understanding of trafficking in persons (TIP) and who is a TIP victim among frontline responders and law enforcers 2. Provide……
…ts to reduce demand for shark fin consumption. Social and behaviour change communications in combination with multistakeholder collaboration will be needed to save vulnerable shark species around the world. The report outlines four important recommendations: Improve traceability system for shark fin trade: due to its significant role in the international trade of shark fin, Thailand needs to rapidly strengthen its capability to trace the supply ch……
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…cornerstone of the program’s success. The innovative co-payment model for community teacher salaries in Nepal is a prime example of how resource constraints can be overcome through creative solutions. This model not only ensured the availability of sufficient teaching staff but also fostered community involvement in education. Such approaches could be replicated in other regions to extend program reach. However, there are areas where efficiency c……
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…paper answer the learning question in detail through an exploration of six key contextual factors/learnings: COVID-19 related health and socio-economic impacts and restrictions created new vulnerabilities for migrants and challenges for the USAID Thailand CTIP project USAID Thailand CTIP staff and partners face challenges in their engagement with bureaucratic structures and processes Agriculture, fishing, and construction are sectors where force……
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…ts’ perceptions of pharmaceuticals could help the government identify shortcomings of current processes. This in turn could open opportunities for future revision of regulations determining drug procurement, prices, and prescription standards. If you found this article useful, please remember to ‘Like’ and share on social media, and hit the ‘Follow’ button to never miss an article. About the authors: Daniel Lindgren is the Founder of Rapid Asia C……
…loyers’ organizations, domestic worker associations and civil society. The study reveals that migrant domestic workers face numerous challenges due to their vulnerable bargaining position. Despite their work requiring technical skills, good transversal and attitudinal skills, and higher educational standards, these workers are still labelled as unskilled workers. They endure irregular and long working hours, receive inadequate compensation, and s……
…d employers to take risks of employing undocumented migrants. The report recommends remedying the situation through interventions that ensure that labour demand is met whilst migrants are safe, and free from exploitation, and can contribute to both Thailand and Myanmar’s development. If you found this article useful, please remember to ‘Like’ and share on social media and hit the ‘Follow’ button never to miss an article. To read more about seeking……
…re the impact of AI is particularly evident is employment. The effects are complex—while AI creates new jobs, it simultaneously displaces others. Over the past year, the rise of generative AI has shown how this technology can transform workplaces, offering immense cost savings to organizations that embrace it. Those willing to invest in training AI systems to enhance workflows reap substantial rewards. AI’s potential is still unfolding in the fiel……
…also joint author of several books and publications including: “The New Investor’s Handbook for Indonesia” (2004), “Public Opinion Polling in a Globalised World” (2007), “From Customer Retention to a Holistic Stakeholder Management System” (2008). “A new way of measuring behavioural compliance for prevention programme interventions using KAP Score” (2019). He is currently Treasurer with the Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce and a Director with BMR……
