Asia and Oceania Print Share Share Tweet Tweet E-mail Afghanistan The development in the education sector is considered to be one of the major success stories in Afghanistan. Bangladesh Bangladesh has experienced turbulent political conditions since its independence, but also strong economic growth and progress in many areas. India Norwegian national development cooperation started in India, and prawn fishery and artificial fertiliser were important keywords in the first decades of cooperation. Indonesia The world’s third largest democracy has set out to become the world’s tenth largest economy by 2025. Myanmar Norwegian development assistance to Myanmar has increased significantly over the past ten years. Nepal Thousands have gained access to electricity from Norwegian supported micro power plants, and 91 per cent of all children are now starting school in Nepal. Pakistan Pakistan is the world’s second largest Muslim country by population, and was one of the first main partner countries for Norwegian development aid. Sri Lanka Sri Lanka has enjoyed a more robust economy, less extreme poverty and a higher level of welfare than many of its neighbouring countries. Vietnam Vietnam is one of few developing countries that is planning to reduce its own greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. Norway contributes as one of the country's most important partners in the area of climate and forests. Print Share Share Tweet Tweet E-mail