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
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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
UNDP and Japan support local students in responding to natural disasters
Students of Binh Dong secondary school in Ho Chi Minh City participating in the event The drill was part of the Program "Truong hoc cua Son Tinh" (School of Son Tinh – a Vietnamese legendary saint who successfully fought floods) launched by the Anti-Natural Disaster General Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development with supports from UNDP and the Japanese Government. Japanese Deputy-Consul General Kazunori Hosoya in Ho Chi Minh City said that Vietnam is among the 10 countries in the world that are most exposed to natural disasters so the drill in responses to tsunami, storms and floods was very significant to Vietnamese school students, particularly those in disaster-prone areas Translated by Thu Nguyen … [Read more...] about UNDP and Japan support local students in responding to natural disasters
UNDP, Japan helps VN students deal with natural disasters
Illustrative image (Source: Kyodo/VNA) HCM City (VNA) - Over 1,400 students of Binh Dong secondary school in Ho Chi Minh City have just joined drills of emergency evacuation in case of natural disasters such as tsunami and flood, according to the United Nations Development Programme. The activities were organised under the “Schools of Son Tinh” campaign, launched by the General Department of Disaster Prevention and Control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, under the auspices of the Japan Government. Vietnam is among the ten countries most vulnerable to natural disasters. It is therefore very meaningful for every student to know how to behave appropriately in the case of natural disasters, said Kazunori Hosoya, Deputy Consul-General of Japan to HCM City. In 2017, the country was hit by 16 storms. More than four million people were affected by floods, mudslides and landslides caused by heavy winds and downpours. Thousands of houses were damaged, … [Read more...] about UNDP, Japan helps VN students deal with natural disasters