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01/04/2026

🌍 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 – 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝
“When you go to the riverbed, you must scoop in the sand and wait for the water to come up. In total, it can take one to two hours,” says Grandma Anne.
💧 For most of us, clean water is just a tap away. But for 2.2 billion people globally, it is a daily struggle that begins long before sunrise. This isn't just a sanitation crisis; it’s a thief of time, education, and childhood.
👧🏻 Take Celestine, a 6-year-old girl from the remote community of Kambu, Kenya. On a normal day, Celestine should be hiding behind her favorite baobab tree during a game of hide-and-seek. Instead, she and Grandma Anne are walking a two-mile round-trip to fetch water for their family.
🪣 In underserved communities, this "water walk" is a burden carried almost exclusively by women and girls. Carrying heavy jerrycans for miles means hours lost—time that should be spent in a classroom, at a workplace, or simply resting. For girls like Celestine, every extra mile walked is a step further away from an education and a future free from poverty.
But the distance is only half the story. Even after the long journey, the water they find is often far from safe. In Kambu, the river water that sustains life also carries the threat of deadly illnesses. When children get sick, they can’t go to school. In fact, water-related diseases cause children worldwide to miss a staggering 443 million school days every year.
🎯 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐩 𝐛𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟎?
To achieve universal access to safe water, we need more than just incremental change—we need a six-fold increase in our current efforts. This requires a fundamental shift toward gender-responsive policies, evidence-based interventions using disaggregated data, and resilient infrastructure that can withstand climate shocks. We must stop viewing water as a commodity and start seeing it as a human right that secures the future of women and girls. Next time you turn on your tap, ask yourself: How many more childhoods must be traded for a bucket of water before we realize that "Water for All" is not just a goal, but a global emergency?
Source: Impact story of Celestine and Grandma Anne adapted from Water Mission.

26/03/2026

"𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐯𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩; 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭."
This profound insight was a key highlight from the recent forum “𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬: 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬’ 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞,” hosted by Asian Research Center for Migration (ARCM) Thailand and ACWC Thailand for Women's Rights.
We had the privilege of hearing from a distinguished panel of experts who shared critical perspectives on the future of migration:
🔸 Ms. Pornnipa Masileerungsie (MSDHS): Emphasized the vital role of migrant women and outlined a 3-pillar strategy for sustainable solutions: Human Development, Area-based Development, and Structural Reform.
🔸 Ms. Patima Tungpuchayakul (LPN Foundation): Brought the reality of the "margins" to light, discussing how unstable online registration systems force workers into irregularity. She also highlighted the exclusion of domestic workers from social security and the urgent need to address the systemic oppression and sexual harassment faced by migrant women.
🔸 Mr. Anothai Wettayakorn (IBM Thailand): Shared a visionary look at how AI and Digital Governance Platforms can bridge existing gaps. His presence underscored how the private sector increasingly recognizes migrant women as essential contributors to the modern economy.
🔸 Ms. Chatthewee Arin (Ministry of Labour): Provided striking data—Thailand currently hosts 3.9 million authorized migrant workers, with 94% in the "unskilled" sector, highlighting our deep economic reliance on their labor. She also noted Thailand's upcoming leadership in the ASEAN Committee on Migrant Workers (ACMW) and legislative progress in protecting women’s rights.
🔸 Ms. Geertrui Lanneau (IOM): Connected the dots with global and regional trends, confirming that women now constitute the majority of the migrant workforce—a shift that necessitates gender-responsive governance at every level.
We also participated in breakout sessions to address these issues at both national and regional levels.
Special thanks to ARCM-CE, Institute of Asian Studies, and ACWC Thailand for hosting this vital conversation and for their tireless work in promoting the rights and roles of women migrants.

25/03/2026

𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 - 𝟓 | 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝?

The Gender Snapshot 2024 report reveals a startling projection: by 2050, climate change could push up to 158 million more women and girls into poverty—outpacing men and boys by 16 million.

The threats that climate change poses to gender inequality are not to be taken lightly.

💧𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
In 80% of water-deprived households, women and girls are the primary collectors. As droughts and heatwaves intensify, the "water walk" grows longer and more dangerous.

The Opportunity Cost: Girls are nearly twice as likely as boys to bear this responsibility. Every extra mile walked is an hour lost for education or paid work, trapping the next generation in a cycle of limited opportunity.

🌾 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
Women are the backbone of subsistence farming, yet they face the harshest labor conditions for the lowest pay.

The Climate Gap: When erratic rainfall causes crops to fail, women are often the first to lose work or see their wages slashed. To survive, they are forced into more labor-intensive, informal roles with fewer protections than their male counterparts.

⚠️ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜: 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
Perhaps most harrowing is the correlation between environmental stress and gender-based violence.
Resource Scarcity & Conflict: Evidence shows that as weather shocks worsen, domestic tensions rise. In regions like India, the economic pressure of crop failure can exacerbate dowry-related violence, as families struggle to meet unaffordable demands amidst falling revenues.

💍 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
Climate change is not just an environmental crisis; it is a driver of child marriage. When extreme weather destroys livelihoods, families may resort to child marriage as a way to support their families.

The Economic Trigger: Following a significant loss of income—such as a drought or crop failure—households may resort to selling assets, withdrawing children from school, or, in the most desperate cases, marrying off their daughters to reduce the number of dependents or gain a dowry.

The Data: Research in Sub-Saharan Africa shows a direct correlation: child marriage rates increased by 3% following a drought.

If we want to achieve true gender equality, we must first understand how climate change disproportionately impacts women and girls. We cannot dismantle systemic barriers without addressing the environmental shocks that reinforce them. Gender justice and climate justice are two sides of the same coin.

19/03/2026

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚 🇰🇭
In March, our Founder and CEO, Daniel Lindgren, joined the Tripartite Consultation Workshop in Phnom Penh to present the findings of our latest research study: "𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚."
Commissioned by the International Labour Organization, this diagnostic study provides an evidence-based look at the challenges and opportunities within Cambodia's digital labor market. Daniel shared key insights with representatives from the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT), employers, and worker unions to help bridge the gap in social protection and decent work standards.
At Rapid Asia, we are proud to provide the evidence base that informs national policy dialogue and drives sustainable change for platform workers.
Thank you to our partners at the ILO and the Royal Government of Cambodia for leading this important discussion.

18/03/2026

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫

Southeast Asia is home to the world’s largest number of fishers and seafood workers, and millions rely on the fishing sector for their livelihoods. Migrant workers hold a significant share of jobs in this sector, making a significant contribution to the region’s economy. However, many migrant workers face serious risks and exploitation.

To read more, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g4CvuPnX

𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 is a development and project management consultancy specializing in social research and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E). We help organizations turn data into actionable insights, driving policy change and measurable impact.

📩 Let’s collaborate! Reach out to us at reply@rapid-asia.com to discuss how we can support your next project.

12/03/2026

📋𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 '𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚' 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞?📊

It looks like meticulous planning, cultural nuance, and a commitment to the truth.
At Rapid Asia, high-quality data collection is the heartbeat of what we do.
We don't just collect numbers; we gather the evidence needed to solve complex social challenges across the region.

𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞. 🛡️

As an ESOMAR member for about a decade, Rapid Asia follows UNEG protocols and Thailand’s PDPA to ensure our fieldwork is conducted with total transparency. We are committed to protecting the autonomy and confidentiality of every individual we interview across Asia.

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𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 is a development and project management consultancy specializing in social research and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E). We help organizations turn data into actionable insights, driving policy change and measurable impact.

📩 Let’s collaborate! Reach out to us at reply@rapid-asia.com to discuss how we can support your next project.

11/03/2026

🌿 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞, 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! ✨
Recently, the Rapid Asia team swapped city views for the calming nature of Kanchanaburi for our company outing! ⛰️
It wasn’t just about taking a well-deserved break, it was about synergy. We spent the trip doing team-building activities, bonding outside the office, and mapping out our goals for 2026. Stepping away from our desks gave us the fresh perspective and creative energy needed to drive even more meaningful impact next year. 💡
Great work starts with a highly collaborative team. Recharged and more aligned than ever, we are ready to turn our 2026 visions into measurable reality! 🚀
Here’s to moving forward together with fresh energy and shared purpose!

Rapid Asia is a development and project management consultancy specializing in social research and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E). We help organizations turn data into actionable insights, driving policy change and measurable impact.
​Let’s collaborate! Reach out to us at reply@rapid-asia.com to discuss how we can support your next project.

06/03/2026

🌍 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭? 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦! ✨
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Meet Jan Schulte, our Project Assistant Intern all the way from Germany! 🇩🇪 In this video, Jan shares his hands-on experience working with the Rapid Asia team in Bangkok and gives a sneak peek into what it’s really like to dive into the world of social research and development.
At Rapid Asia, an internship isn't just about observation. It's about doing work that matters. From evaluating programs on climate change, migration, and human trafficking to working alongside major UN agencies and international organizations, our interns are a vital part of driving measurable social development across the globe. 💡
🌱 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦! We are on the lookout for driven interns to join our dynamic team. If you want to dive deep into social research, apply what you’ve learned, and contribute fresh ideas to real global projects, we’d love to have you on board.
Watch Jan’s review below and take the first step toward a meaningful journey with us! 👇
For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/gVqq2c5k
Or get to know our program better with our interns https://lnkd.in/gmNrJdT7

04/03/2026

𝐄𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Successful data collection isn't just about asking questions—it’s about precision, ethics, and a deep understanding of the mission. We recently completed a comprehensive training program for our Coast Project field team, focusing on five core pillars to deliver high-quality insights for development in Thailand.

1. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 🌏
We start with the "Why." It’s vital for our team to understand the significance of their contribution to Thailand’s development. When the team sees the bigger picture, they bring a higher level of dedication to every interaction.

2. 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞⚖️
As a member of ESOMAR, Rapid Asia adheres to the UN Evaluation Group research protocols and Thailand’s PDPA laws. We train our teams to prioritize the autonomy, dignity, and confidentiality of every participant we meet.

3. 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 (𝐓𝐡𝐞 "𝐖𝐡𝐨, 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭, 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞") 📋
A successful project relies on a seamless plan. We dive deep into the logistics—identifying the target demographics, refining the methodology, and mapping out the "how" of our field ex*****on to ensure no detail is overlooked.

4. 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 & 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 🛠️
Clarity is king. We don't just read questions; we analyze the purpose behind them. Through intensive role-playing and simulations, our team masters the survey tools to ensure data accuracy and a natural flow during interviews.

5. 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬🛡️
The field can be unpredictable. We equip our team with practical "pro-tips" for data collection and rigorous safety protocols to ensure that while we are gathering vital data, our team remains secure and prepared for any environment.

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𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 is a development and project management consultancy specializing in social research and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E). We help organizations turn data into actionable insights, driving policy change and measurable impact.

📩 Let’s collaborate! Reach out to us at reply@rapid-asia.com to discuss how we can support your next project.

26/02/2026

𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝟒 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐩 – 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡
Is the world failing its promise of "Education for All"?
At Rapid Asia, we apply a GEDSI lens to global data to understand not just momentum, but equity. As of 2024, the SDG 4 narrative is one of two halves: significant milestones and a concerning deceleration in the "last mile."
📈 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭
Since 2015, global completion rates have risen, with girls now outperforming boys by 2–3 percentage points across all levels:
Primary: 88% | Lower Secondary: 78% | Upper Secondary: 60%
📖 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐱
While youth literacy has reached 93%, 754 million adults remain illiterate—63% of whom are women. This highlights a persistent gender disparity that requires urgent, targeted adult learning interventions.
💡 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝
Achieving the 2030 targets requires shifting from passive observation to evidence-based intervention. Our work across Asia demonstrates how strategic assessments lead to sustainable improvements:
𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚: We identified critical barriers for vulnerable children, developing tailored recommendations to bridge the gap between enrollment and actual learning outcomes. Read more: https://rapid-asia.com/news/bridging-education-gaps-for-vulnerable-children-in-cambodia/
𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥 & 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚: By analyzing the root causes of school dropouts, we provided actionable insights to help governments and NGOs keep children in the classroom. Read more: https://rapid-asia.com/news/preventing-school-dropouts-in-nepal-and-cambodia/
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟎
Rapid Asia provides the clarity necessary to navigate these challenges. We assist stakeholders by identifying implementation gaps, conducting GEDSI-centered assessments, and delivering policy recommendations that transform global goals into local realities.

25/02/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲

🌊 Last night, we were thrilled to launch ILO’s latest report co-authored with Rapid Asia at SEA Junction, welcoming 50 participants for an engaging and thought-provoking evening.

Our Founder and CEO, Daniel Lindgren, presented alongside Benjamin Harkins from the ILO Ship to Shore Southeast Asia Programme, introducing insightful findings on migrant worker recruitment and working conditions in Southeast Asia’s blue economy.

We were also honored to have human rights advocate Roisai Wongsuban as commentator, whose reflections sparked engaged discussion and thoughtful questions from the audience.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a meaningful exchange.

👉 Read the full report here: https://rapid-asia.com/news/towards-fair-seas-recruitment-and-working-conditions-for-migrant-workers-in-the-fishing-and-seafood-processing-sectors-in-south-east-asia/

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24/02/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 (𝟐𝟒 𝐅𝐞𝐛) — 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐄𝐀 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🌊

Rapid Asia is pleased to join the International Labour Organization and SEA Junction today for the report launch and panel discussion: “𝐈𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚: 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲.”

We’ll be there as a 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 and 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬, and would love to connect with others working on labour rights, migration, and responsible seafood supply chains.

📅 𝟐𝟒 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟏𝟕:𝟑𝟎–𝟏𝟗:𝟎𝟎

📍 𝐒𝐄𝐀 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫, 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐂

Opening remarks by 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐮, Economic & Policy Analyst (Asia-Pacific), EU Delegation to Thailand.

See you this evening!

Glad to announce that Valentin Moreau, Economic and Policy Analyst for Asia-Pacific, EU Delegation to Thailand will provide opening remarks at our event today.