The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted vulnerabilities in the global public health system, particularly in regions with high population mobility and uneven medical resources, such as the Mekong subregion. Increased interaction between this region and the Republic of Korea (ROK) underscored the need for closer cooperation in addressing non-traditional security challenges like epidemics. Notably, migrant workers, due to their legal, linguistic, and medical access vulnerabilities, often became overlooked in epidemic prevention efforts. This project aimed to strengthen regional disease prevention and control capabilities through enhanced cooperation and information exchange. The focus was on establishing a robust collaborative mechanism to respond to potential future pandemics, improve overall response capabilities across countries, and provide a more secure public health system for nearly 250 million people. Read more...
Priority Sector
Non-traditional Security Challenges
Project Site
No. of Direct Beneficiaries
Duration
Mar-2021 to Mar-2023
Established a detailed work plan and cooperation mechanism, laying the foundation for subsequent activities.
Conducted baseline studies to identify the challenges and advantages of Mekong subregion countries in epidemic prevention efforts, with a particular focus on ICT applications and migrant groups.
Organized multiple online and offline seminars, bringing together experts and policymakers from the ROK and CLMTV countries to jointly develop "epidemic management training courses" and "ICT management guidelines" suitable for on-site use.
Simultaneously conducted pilot studies in various countries to apply ICT tools to epidemic monitoring and response, and to record on-site experiences and feedback.
Effectively facilitated knowledge exchange between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the five Mekong subregion countries (CLMTV) through virtual and in-person workshops, training sessions, and consultative meetings.
Significant progress was made in implementing pilot studies in each Mekong country, focusing on the practical application of ICT tools in managing COVID-19 among migrant populations.
The project produced comprehensive documentation, including mid-term and final progress reports, as well as an After-Action Review (AAR), which evaluated the effectiveness, challenges, and adaptability of the implemented interventions.
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Mr. Madhurjya Kumar Dutta
MKCF Director,
MKCF Secretariat, Mekong Institute
Khon Kaen, Thailand
+66 (0)43 202 411 ext 2101
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