Implementation of UNHCR assistance in first asylum areas is undertaken in co-operation with the responsible Government departments concerned and the voluntary agencies active in the area. In Indonesia the Department of Social Welfare acts as UNHCR's principal operational partner as does the Department of Social Services and Development in the Philippines, assisted by the Centre for Assistance to displaced persons. In Malaysia, UNHCR assistance is channelled through the Malaysian Red Crescent Society whose contribution also includes volunteer personnel, logistical and operational support and social services.
The following table shows the financial requirements for Assistance to Displaced persons and refugees in South East Asia for the period 1 March 1979 to 31 December 1979.
Number of Refugees
Total
(US$millions)
7.0
Resettlement
Care and Maintenance
Thailand
140,000
9.2
Malaysia
50,000
16.3
capital expenditure
0.9
Hong Kong
6,000
5.1
Indonesia
2,500
2.0
Japan
600
0.76
Macau
1,000
0.75
Philippines
4,500
1.7
Republic of Korea
100
0.04
Singapore
800
0.65
Viet Nam (Cambodians)
150,000
3.5
Others
200
0.3
Contingency Reserve and
Programme Support
2.49
ΤΌΤΑΙ.
355,700
50.69
IV. REFUGEES ACCEPTED FOR RESETTLEMENT AND DEPARTED TO THIRD COUNTRIES
The table below gives the numbers resettled as at 31 December 1978. In addition, some 8,000 were accepted and awaiting departure at that date. date.
A high proportion of these were awaiting sponsorships in the USA
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