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with special reference to the United Nations Joint Programme on Integrated Highland Livelihood Development in Mae Hong Son. Sources : OCHA/HSU and UNJP-MHS. The UN Joint Programme on Integrated Highland Livelihood Development in Mae Hong Son. Myanmar. Mae Hong Son ….
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with special reference to the United Nations Joint Programme on Integrated Highland Livelihood Development in Mae Hong Son Sources: OCHA/HSU and UNJP-MHS
The UN Joint Programme on Integrated Highland Livelihood Development in Mae Hong Son
Mae Hong Son … • Remote, mountainous, hilly terrain • Difficult access with infrastructural constraints • Long border with Myanmar causing insecurity • Different ethnic groups with its own distinctive languages & customs incl. large # migrants, local ethnic minorities, and refugees • Many with limited access to social services Human Achievement Index 2007 & 2009 = Lowestamongst all Thai provinces
UNJP – Target Beneficiaries • Poor farmers in remote areas • Ethnic minorities • Migrants (mostly from Myanmar) • Displaced population (i.e. refugees residing within camps)
UNJP Objectives - Human Security Goals To improve the quality of life and reduce poverty among vulnerable groups in underserved areas through enhancing both Protection and Empowerment capacities • Increased Income/Productivity • Sustainable Natural Resources Management / Renewable Energy • Increased Access to Social Services (Health, Education, etc.)
Number of Sector/Sub-sectors 3 Objectives 11 Thematic Components 17 Sub-Themes/Projects
Implementation/Partnership Framework National level Co-chairs: MHS Governor & FAO Programme Management Unit (PMU) Provincial level
Suggestions • FAO as Lead Organization • People-centered, Multi-sectoral, • Protection and Empowerment • Proposal to be shared with the Japanese Embassy