Regions

Home to three fourths of the world's population and most of the world's poor, the Asia and Pacific region faces enormous development challenges. SI's work in the region focuses on strengthening organizations and programs working to reduce poverty, increase accountability of governments to citizens and to protect the environment.

With 525 million people the region is made up of mostly middle income countries and is the most urbanized region in the developing word. SI fortifies organizations and programs in the region working to promote health, prevent HIV/AIDS and to better manage the environment.

This diverse set of countries, ranging from middle to low income, have experienced significant economic and democratic reform. SI strengthens organizations and programs in the region working to create a more vibrant civil society, improve governance, and promote health and economic growth.

Critical challenges for the region include peace and stability, strengthening governance and public sector accountability, private sector development and conserving water resources. SI's work to improve program and organizational performance in the region touches upon each of these areas.