At the launching ceremony of the project “Vietnam-RoK cooperation in overcoming unexploded ordnance (UXO) consequences in Vietnam" in March, 2018. (Photo: VNA) According to UNDP Mine Action Advisor Nil Christensen, UNDP is running mine action projects in 20 countries around the world. The training course this time provided participants with new approaches and other countries’ success stories as well as their application to the implementation of mine action work in Vietnam. The course is part of the project “Vietnam-RoK cooperation in overcoming unexploded ordnance (UXO) consequences in Vietnam,” which is scheduled to run for three years (2018-2020) to eliminate the effects of UXO, restoring safety for people in daily life and production, promoting socio-economic development in Quang Binh and Binh Dinh provinces, where 30%-40% of the land is contaminated with UXO. Translated by Huu Duong … [Read more...] about RoK, UNDP support Vietnam in UXO clearance
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PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc values UNDP’s support for Vietnam
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) meets with UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner in Da Nang city on June 27 (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc lauded the UN Development Programme (UNDP)’s assistance for Vietnam over the past four decades when he met with UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner in central Da Nang city on June 27. Meeting on the sidelines of the 6th Global Environmental Facility (GEF) Assembly, they discussed the UN’s efforts to improve the transparency, representativeness and democracy of UN organisations to better support countries in realising the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. PM Phuc affirmed Vietnam’s support for making use of the outcomes and experiences in implementing the “Delivering as One” (DaO) initiative to reform the UN development system. Vietnam is proud to be one of the countries taking the lead in the DaO initiative and the first nation to have the Green One UN House, a … [Read more...] about PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc values UNDP’s support for Vietnam
UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner visits Vietnam
UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner (Source: undp.org) Hanoi (VNA) – Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Vice Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group, began a two-day visit to Vietnam on June 26 with a view to strengthening the partnership between the Vietnamese Government and the UN, focusing on sustainable development. This is the first visit to Vietnam by Steiner since he took office as UNDP Administrator in 2017. The visit takes place at a time when the Vietnamese government and the UNDP are celebrating the 40th anniversary of partnership, said the United Nations in Vietnam. As a forerunner in the One UN Initiative and in the reform of the UN development system, Vietnam has committed to fulfilling the UN sustainable development goals and dealing with development challenges. In particular, Vietnam and the UN adopted the signing of a common strategic plan for the 2017-2021 period. While in Vietnam, Steiner will … [Read more...] about UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner visits Vietnam
UNDP, Citi Foundation support innovation, startups in Vietnam
A corner of Ho Chi Minh City - which is expected to be a startup centre in Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The UN Development Programme (UNDP), Citi Foundation and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) jointly organised a diagnostic workshop on the state of the social impact startup ecosystem in Hanoi on June 15. In his opening remarks, MOST Deputy Minister Tran Van Tung said sustainable development is one of the important orientations in the country’s socio-economic development. “Social impact businesses both make profit and have a positive effect on the community. And with their ability to adapt and replicate quickly around the world, these innovative businesses are the best models to tackle social challenges, create social impact, and accelerate the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals,” he said. “A vibrant startup ecosystem and skilling are key to unleashing the creative energies of youth in meeting the most … [Read more...] about UNDP, Citi Foundation support innovation, startups in Vietnam
UNDP launches new green chemical project
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Vietnam Chemicals Agency, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade on April 6 held the inception workshop of the project entitled "Application of Green Chemistry in Vietnam to support green growth and reduction in the use and release of POPs and hazardous chemicals." According to Dao Xuan Lai, UNDP assistant country director, Head of Environment and Climate Change, this is the first green chemistry project to be implemented in Vietnam and Southeast Asia with the goal of minimising the use and emissions of chemicals that are not on the list of the Multilateral Environment Agreements. "The project has three objectives: creating a legal environment, raising awareness, and piloting practices that will help reduce emissions and the use of POPs," said Lai. The programme will utilise Vietnam's significant experience in dealing with POPs He added, "Vietnam is one of the pioneers in POPs issues and has a lot of experience in dealing … [Read more...] about UNDP launches new green chemical project