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How Mr. Condom Made Thailand a Better Place

Offered By: TED-Ed via YouTube

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TED-Ed Courses Public Health Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore Thailand's innovative approach to raising living standards through a captivating TED talk by Mechai Viravaidya, known as "Mr. Condom." Discover how the country implemented a bold plan starting in the 1970s, focusing on population control as the first step. Learn about the frank, humorous, and highly effective methods used to promote condom use and family planning. Gain insights into how these initiatives contributed to Thailand's improved standard of living and overall development. This 14-minute presentation, filmed at TEDxChange, offers a unique perspective on addressing social and economic challenges through unconventional yet impactful strategies.

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How Mr. Condom made Thailand a better place - Mechai Viravaidya


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TED-Ed

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