The document provides information about the Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) Asia summit on Mobile for Development, Disaster Resilience, and Operations taking place from June 16-18, 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand. The summit will bring together over 400 humanitarian experts and leaders from organizations like the UN, NGOs, governments, and private sector to discuss innovations in using mobile technologies for aid delivery, building disaster resilience, and improving emergency response operations in Southeast Asia. Topics will include mobile health programs, distance education, disaster risk reduction, early warning systems, and best practices for logistics and supply planning during humanitarian crises.

1. http://asia.aidforum.org
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AIDF Asia: Aid & Response Summit
Mobile for Development, Disaster Resilience, Operations
16-18 June 2015
United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok

2. AIDF: About us
BACKGROUND www.aidforum.org
The Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) is an independent platform uniting
humanitarian thought leaders, regional governments, NGOs, civil society, aid agencies,
UN and donor organisations, and the private sector to establish collaborations, gain
expertise and exchange experiences. AIDF has been building long-lasting partnerships
between key actors in the humanitarian and development marketplace for over 13 years
through summits and exhibitions in Geneva, Washington D.C., Bangkok, Nairobi, Kuala
Lumpur and Jakarta.
AIDF SUMMITS
AIDF summits are timely, high profile meetings, bringing together humanitarian and
development experts, influencers, investors, thought leaders, policy makers and
entrepreneurs. Delegates come to share insight, knowledge and vision around the most
vital issues around global and regional aid strategy and meeting sustainable
development goals; with a specific focus on disaster relief, resilience, food and water
security. For more information of what to expect please view our summit videos:
http://www.aidforum.org/videos
Be one of our speakers
If you have a compelling case study or research to share, one that will inspire and inform
other senior development leaders and decision makers, one that goes to the heart of
how the world is changing, then we have an exclusive audience eager to hear from you.
Our speakers are themselves senior managers, thought leaders and experts from all
stakeholders involved in development and aid outcomes. They are authoritative figures
who are leading change by creating new ideas and initiatives, innovations and services.

3. AIDF: Expertise
Leading humanitarian and technology experts collaborate with AIDF to deliver an
engaging event that is genuinely valuable to delegates from the humanitarian and
development sectors.
Speakers at the AIDF Asia 2015 Summit include:
YB Datuk Seri Dr. Subramaniam, Minister of Health, Malaysia
Dr. Sharad Sapra, Director of the Global Innovation Centre, UNICEF
Richard Walden, Founder/ CEO, Operation USA
H.E. Ma Norith, Deputy Secretary-General, National Committee for Disaster Management
of Cambodia
Dr. Kamol Promasakha na Sakolnakhon, Director, Thai Meteorological Department
Indira Kulenovic, Head of Community Safety and Resilience, IFRC
Josh Woodard, Regional ICT & Digital Finance Specialist, FHI360
Brian Kelly, Emergency & Post-Crisis, Regional Advisor Asia Pacific, IOM
Andrew Billo, Policy Analysis & Innovation, UN OCHA
Leon Dacanay, Regional Director, National Economic Development Authority, Philippines
Ass. Prof. Dr. Bounkong Syhavong, Vice Minister, Ministry of Health, Lao PDR
Nina Abogado, EPS Programme, Philippines, Oxfam
JayMark Mijares, NEA & Advocacy Communications Officer, World Vision Thailand
Dr. Imes Chiu, Chief of Applied Research, Centre for Excellence in Disaster Management &
Humanitarian Assistance
Joseph Scaria, Asia Pacific Director, Habitat for Humanity International
Dr. Nyunt Naing Thein, Senior Health Coordinator, International Rescue Committee
Johnny Ruangmei, Home Department, Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority
Global Emergency Telecommunications Cluster, WFP
Roy Andy Panjaitan, Economic & Agriculture Development, World Vision Indonesia
Ma Chansethea, Deputy Director of Climate Change, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia
Datuk Seri G. Palanivel,
Minister of Natural
Resources and
Environment, Malaysia
Shun-ich Murata,
Deputy Executive
Secretary, UNESCAP
Rosa Malango, Chief,
External Relations and
Partnerships, UNOCHA
PAST AIDF SPEAKERS included:
• Peeraphan Phalusuk, Minister of Science
and Technology, Thailand
• Vinod Thomas, Director General of
Independent Evaluation, ADB
• Bob Wilson, Global Procurement, World
Vision
• Chris Jurgens, Chief of Global Partnerships
Division, USAID
• Dmitri Dovgopoly, Director of the UN
Procurement Division, UN Procurement
• Paveena Hongsakula, Minister of Social
Development & Human Security, Thailand

4. Media - others
4%
Investors
6%
UN / Government
24%
NGO / Civil Society
35%
Private Sector
31%
AIDF: Audience
“The Forum is an opportunity for MCC
to explore new partnerships and
engage with a diverse range of
audiences and development
professionals.”
Nasserie Carew, Managing Director for
Public Affairs
Millennium Challenge Corporation
During the whole summit we expect over 400 senior representatives from UN and
government agencies, development banks, civil societies, aid agencies, research
institutes and the private sector. In order to ensure optimal networking opportunities,
AIDF strictly limits attendance of each category to provide a balanced audience.
Attendee breakdown at previous Disaster Relief Summit 2014:
“It is particularly valuable for the
exhibitors to have access to
knowledgeable procurement officials
who can guide them regarding their
products, marketing, technical
considerations and potential
markets.”
John Abood, Contracting Officer,
Acquisition & Assistance, USAID
“I’m pleased to note that this
Summit of international repute that
has brought a wide area of experts
and policy makers from around the
world has been tailored to the
needs of developing countries and I
hope that the Summit will benefit
Malaysia and the rest of Asian
countries”
Datuk Loo Took Gee, Secretary General,
Ministry of Energy, Green Technology
& Water, Malaysia

5. AIDF: Audience
“It was very useful to know/learn new
innovative technologies. I will share
them within my projects.”
Davith Nong, World Vision Cambodia
”AIDF has allowed me to build a very
diverse level of partnerships with big
organizations who are interested in
humanitarian affairs as well as small
entrepreneurs.”
Rosa Malango, Chief of External
Relationships & Partnerships, UN OCHA
Particularly Directors and Advisers in Partnerships, Policy, Project Management,
Community Engagement, Communications, IT and Technology, Operations, Logistics,
Procurement, Finance, Risk, Health and Field Managers will benefit from our focussed
multi-stream event.
Attendee Breakdown by seniority:
“AIDF provides a neutral venue where
representatives of international
organisations, civil society
organisations, academia and
government, can come together and
learn to tackle the problem of food
security and malnutrition in this
region.
Dr. Sumiter Broca, Policy Officer, FAO
“The Summit was very useful
especially regarding the new
technologies and how they are
changing the quality of life in poor
communities.”
Dato’ Ahmad Fuad Embi, Vice President,
Malaysian Stormwater Organisation
Field / Programme Manager
20%
Other 11%
Senior Advisor / Specialist
16%
CEO / CIO / COO / CPO
22%
VP / Director / Head of Dept
31%

6. AIDF: Asia Aid & Response Summit – UNCC Bangkok, 16-18 June 2015
AIDF ASIA AID & RESPONSE SUMMIT
Following the successful AIDF Asia exhibition in January 2013 in Bangkok and further
three summits in South East Asia, the forum is organising a new event series on aid
and response for the UN Conference Centre in Bangkok. The 3-day event series
includes interlinked Focus Days on disaster resilience, aid and relief operations and
the use of mobile devices for delivering humanitarian and development aid.
The programme will comprise of keynote speakers, country and case studies, panel
discussions, workshops, and interactive roundtable sessions.
OBJECTIVES
International experts gather to discuss how technological innovations assist aid and
development outcomes in South East Asia, with a focus on:
- delivering aid through technological mobile innovations
- building resilience to disasters and climate change
- best practice for effective, safe and fast response during and after emergencies.
The specific objectives of this summit are:
to showcase expertise, approaches and innovations by different
stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region;
to discuss guidelines and regional policy options that support technological
innovations;
to provide an opportunity for knowledge exchange and networking amongst
public, private and civil society stakeholders.

7. AIDF: Mobile for Development – Tuesday 16 June 2015, UNCC Bangkok
Themes and emerging best practice to be discussed will include, but are not limited to:
Digital finance: driving financial inclusion, mobile money for emergency aid and
development programmes, micro insurance initiatives, evaluation
M-health developments: tracking of key health/nutrition indicators and diseases,
point of case devices, telemedicine, mobile apps for health advice, training and
awareness
Distant education / e-learning: capacity building and training via online courses,
webinars, knowledge networks, opens source and social media, gender & mobile
PPPP (public-private-people partnerships) and cross industry and international
collaboration, community engagement
Further related topics to addressed in other sessions, discussions and workshops:
Mobile trends for disaster logistics
Early warning systems for climate change and community resilience
Humanitarian and research networks for disaster preparedness and data sharing
Participants: Experts from CaLP, WFP, WVI, ADB, World Bank, IFRC, UNICEF, WHO, Mercy
Corps, MSF and others will be invited to contribute their expertise and approaches to the
use of mobile devices for delivering development and humanitarian aid.
Mobile phones have transformed lives in rich and poor countries alike. Estimates from
the International Telecommunication Union indicate that over six billion people on Earth
now have access to a working mobile device. The growing importance of mobile devices
has huge impact on how aid agencies, NGOs and UN departments are communicating
with their beneficiaries and delivering aid and development support.

8. AIDF: Disaster Resilience – Wednesday 17 June 2015, UNCC Bangkok
Topics and innovations to be addressed will include, but are not limited to:
Current and future vulnerabilities to climate change, disaster risks and
uncertainties in South East Asia
Risk sensitive planning and disaster risk reduction solutions
Early warning systems: how can they be improved
Disaster resilience financing and investment
Flood prevent and response management
Managing and applying Big Data for resilience
Real life case studies and government programmes: resilient cities, food and water
security, community health
Plus key session and press conference for World Drought Day (17th
June).
Participants: Experts from regional governments, UNESCAP, UNISDR, ADPC, IFRC, ADB,
UN-Habitat, UNDP, World Bank and others will be invited to contribute their expertise,
initiatives and research on disaster risk reduction and building community resilience.
Natural disasters are a frequent occurrence in South East Asia, killing an estimated
350,000 people in the last decade and causing tens of billions dollars’ worth of damage.
With such high loss of life and extensive economic damage, building stronger resilience
is a key priority for governments, UN agencies, civil society and the private sector. This
summit will discuss the latest trends, innovations and best practice to strengthen
disaster preparedness and climate adaptation of the region.

9. AIDF: Aid & Response Operations – Thursday 18 June 2015, UNCC Bangkok
Changing technology landscape for disaster relief
Effective communication networks for aid initiatives
Field operations: best practice, policies and guidelines
Innovations for efficient logistics and supply planning
Emergency food, water, health, shelter: best practice, innovations, quality standards
Capacity building and training
Financing and partnerships
Achieving operational efficiency
Case study: lessons learnt from Typhoon Haiyan, Thai flood in 2012, etc
Participants: Experts from UNOPS, USAID, Plan International, Thai Red Cross, UNOCHA,
WFP, Save the Children, Mercy Corps, MSF and others as well as selected product provider
will be invited to contribute their expertise and approaches to efficient and effective aid
delivery in SE Asia.
Logistics is often the most complex element of aid and response operations, but also
the most important one, as an effectively structured and managed supply chain can
save lives. Growing need for ad-hoc humanitarian aid and declining budgets put NGOs
and relief agencies under increasing pressure to ensure their operations are most
resource efficient.
The event strives to enable quicker and better delivery of humanitarian and
development aid. Themes include, but are not limited to: