Asia-Pacific Regional Office

HKI's reputation is based on the quality of our field work and country programs. This reputation rests on more than just carrying out programs. As a technical assistance organization, HKI works to ensure that its programs and activities contribute to and advance knowledge in program design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. Information generated in the course of program implementation is widely shared through special bulletins and other publications, and technical findings are subjected to rigorous validation through the peer review process of journal publication.

Since 1998, the Asia Pacific Regional Office has provided:

• Technical oversight and support toward the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs being carried out by Country Offices in the region;
• assistance in the production of technical and non-technical reports, papers, and other publications and information products; and
• guidance and assistance on administrative and financial matters.

In addition to the assistance and support provided directly by regional staff, the Regional Office coordinates the accumulated experience and technical knowledge of key staff in the region to facilitate program development, and assist with the assessment of on-going programs. The combination of regional mobility and a strong in-country presence provides HKI with the unique ability to rapidly adapt to the continually changing needs of programs and policies in the region.

Internationally, HKI is recognized for its novel work in assessing program effectiveness and its expertise in designing, conducting and analyzing nutrition surveillance data, based on work that has been conducted in the Asia Pacific region as well as the participation of key staff in global health forums and committees.

Key Staff

Nancy J. Haselow, M.P.H. - Regional Director
Aminuzzaman Talukder - Regional Agriculture Advisor
Federico Graciano - Regional Communications Officer