Our Work in South/Southeast Asia

Irrigation

We help smallholder farmers by delivering tailored solutions for small-scale irrigation, boosting agricultural productivity, water use efficiency, and resilience to flood and drought in a region vital for global food security.

• Technology and Design
  We provide expertise in designing and implementing context-specific, cost-effective irrigation technologies, such as solar-powered pumps in Nepal or advanced drip irrigation for high-value crops in Cambodia, that are suited to diverse agro-climatic conditions and farmer needs.
• Capacity Building and Management
  We strengthen the ability of farmer communities and local governments to manage and maintain small-scale irrigation systems through hands-on training and the establishment of water user associations, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the infrastructure.
• Policy and Financial Linkages
  We assist in developing policy frameworks that support small-scale irrigation and help farmers access innovative financing models, such as micro-financing and public-private partnerships, to enable the adoption of irrigation technologies.

Agriculture Sector

Our work in South and Southeast Asia’s agriculture sector drives sustainable growth and resilience by providing farmers and agribusinesses with expert guidance on technology adoption, value chain optimization, and climate-smart practices to meet the demands of a dynamic global market.

• Agricultural Technology & Innovation
  We advise on the strategic adoption of technologies, such as mechanized harvesters for small holder farmers or mobile-based soil health monitoring in India, to increase productivity and resource efficiency.
• Value Chain and Market Access
  We help clients build stronger supply chains and improve market linkages, such as enabling farmers in Nepal to meet export quality standards for high-value crops or connecting cooperatives in India with reliable buyers.
• Climate-Smart Agriculture and Sustainability
  We support the implementation of resilient farming practices like agroforestry and water conservation techniques, helping clients in Bangladesh and India to adapt to climate change and ensure long-term food security.

Transboundary Water Management

We assist countries in collaboratively managing transboundary waters like the Mekong, Ganges-Brahmaputra, and Indus by developing and implementing equitable benefit-sharing frameworks that transform potential conflicts into opportunities for shared growth, stability, and regional cooperation.

• Cooperative Project Identification
  We facilitate multi-country dialogues to identify and design joint projects, such as shared hydropower schemes on the Mekong or integrated flood early warning systems in the Ganges-Brahmaputra basin, that create significant, measurable benefits for all riparian nations.
• Legal and Governance Frameworks
  We provide expert guidance on structuring and negotiating robust international agreements and institutional arrangements for the sustainable governance of shared rivers, ensuring transparent decision-making and a fair distribution of benefits.
• Economic Valuation and Strategy
  We conduct comprehensive analyses to quantify a broad spectrum of benefits—including hydropower generation, food security from improved irrigation, inland navigation, and ecosystem services—helping countries develop strategic plans that optimize the collective value of their shared water resources.

Geographical Assessments

We provide geographic analyses to help clients navigate the economic, demographic, political, and environmental factors shaping their decisions.

• Economics
  We analyze economic data to identify strategic opportunities, such as using GIS to optimize agricultural supply chains for key crops in Thailand or mapping infrastructure gaps for India’s Bharatmala Pariyojana road network to enhance regional trade efficiency.
• Population Dynamics
  We map demographic shifts to inform urban planning, like analyzing the rapid urbanization of major cities in India to plan public services or using geospatial tools to inform housing and infrastructure development in Thailand’s growing urban centers.
• Political Stability and Trade Relations
  We assess historical political stability and its impact on trade with the USA, for example, by analyzing how Nepal’s political landscape influences the effectiveness of US trade preference programs and foreign direct investment in the country.
• Environmental
  We use geospatial tools to assess environmental risks, such as mapping flood-prone areas in Nepal’s river basins to inform disaster resilience planning.

Capacity Building

We  provide comprehensive capacity building to strengthen institutions and empower stakeholders in the agriculture, irrigation, and transboundary water sectors, fostering sustainable development and cooperative governance.

• Agricultural & Irrigation Training
  We deliver tailored training programs for farmers and water user associations on farming techniques and efficient irrigation. 
• Transboundary Water Governance
  We build the capacity of national delegates and river basin organizations to manage shared resources. We assist in the development of tools and frameworks, like those used by the Mekong River Commission, to facilitate data sharing and negotiation among countries like Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
• Institutional Strengthening
  We assist public and private sector organizations in developing strategic plans and policy frameworks. This includes working with water management authorities in Bangladesh to improve their ability to manage flood risks and implement new irrigation technologies, ensuring long-term sustainability.