Howard spent almost 40 years living and working in Nepal. Involved in various development projects in the rural health and education areas. He was Executive Director of the United Mission to Nepal (1983-90), Interim Executive Director of the International Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (1992-93) and Interim Personnel Director of the joint cooperative services in Outer Mongolia (1996-97). He was awarded Member of the Order of Australia in 1994 for Service to International Relations in the Asian region, particularly through the provision of humanitarian aid to Nepal.
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