Illustrative image (Source: VNA) New York (VNA) – Vietnam’s progress in implementing 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) was featured in the Voluntary National Review (VNR) delivered to the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York on July 16. The Vietnamese delegation to the event is led by Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong. In a remark at the forum, Phuong said Vietnam’s sustainable development viewpoint is incorporated in socio-economic development strategies and plans and specified in the national action plan to implement the 2030 Agenda. The most outstanding achievements are the gross domestic product growth of 6.7 percent, 6.2 percent and 6.8 percent in 2015, 2016 and 2017, respectively, while the rate of multidimensional poverty was cut to below 7 percent in 2017 from 9.9 percent in 2015. In 2016, the rate of households … [Read more...] about Vietnam presents Voluntary National Review on SDGs fulfillment
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Vietnam’s SDGs fulfillment to be presented at UN high-level forum
UN Under Secretary General for Economic and Social Affairs Liu Zhenmin (Source: Xinhua) New York (VNA) – Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong will present a report on Vietnam’s progress in realising sustainable development goals (SDGs) at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development that opened in New York on July 9. The world has made progress in achieving poverty elimination worldwide, but it requires the utmost effort to reap set targets by 2030, as heard at the event. In his opening speech to the event, UN Under Secretary General for Economic and Social Affairs Liu Zhenmin said countries have 12 years left to realise the sustainable development agenda. Three years have passed by since 193 member states adopted the agenda, many people have enjoyed a better life compared to a decade ago. The rate of poor households was brought down to 9 percent in 2017 from 27 percent in 2000. However, drought and … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s SDGs fulfillment to be presented at UN high-level forum
UN Secretary-General hails Vietnam’s commitment to realising SDGs
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres (R) receives Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (Source: VNA) New York (VNA) - The United Nations (UN) values Vietnam’s strong commitment to realising sustainable development goals (SDGs), adapting to climate change, protecting the environment and engaging more strongly in UN’s peacekeeping activities, said UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Guterres made the statement at a reception on June 12 for Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, Head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, who came to bid farewell at the end of her tenure. Praising Vietnam’s active role in multilateral forums, the UN Secretary General noted that he and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a deep and comprehensive exchange on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada. He said the two sides agreed on a number of important issues, including the need to abide by … [Read more...] about UN Secretary-General hails Vietnam’s commitment to realising SDGs
Anti-corruption and transparency initiative help VN achieve SDGs
Việt Nam is committed to Open Government Partnership (OPG) as part of its efforts to fight corruption and promote transparency and government accountability, said participants at a conference held in Hà Nôi on May 17.— Photo dangcongsan.vn HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam is committed to Open Government Partnership (OPG) as part of its efforts to fight corruption and promote transparency and government accountability, said participants at a conference held in Hà Nôi on May 17 on a study about implementing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Việt Nam and OPG. Participants at the conference, which was co-organised by Belgium’s Foreign Ministry and the Danish Embassy in Việt Nam, pointed out that corruption has been identified as a serious issue for the country. There is a need to build and improve anti-corruption measures and policies, which was reflected in the Government’s commitment in the implementation of SDGs … [Read more...] about Anti-corruption and transparency initiative help VN achieve SDGs
Workshop talks good governance towards achieving SDGs
At the workshop (Source:http://www.dangcongsan.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - A consultative workshop on the research report “Implementing sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Vietnam and the Open Government Partnership (OGP) initiative” was held in Hanoi on May 17 by the Towards Transparency (TT) organisation. It was part of activities in the project to promote the implementation of OGP initiative in the country funded by the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam. Christian Brix Moller, a representative from the Embassy of Denmark, in his opening speech, revealed that all member countries of OGP are using the initiative as a tool to improve the national governance efficiency, and increase public confidence in their commitment to promoting publicity, transparency, accountability and corruption combat, towards bringing prosperity for the countries and their people. According to TT’s Executive Director Nguyen Thi Kieu Vien, OGP … [Read more...] about Workshop talks good governance towards achieving SDGs
IPU pledges cooperation with Vietnam in realising SDGs
During a meeting with National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan in Hanoi on January 20, Martin Chungong appreciated Vietnam’s effort in hosting the 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26). He affirmed that the IPU always works hard to promote cooperation with its member parliaments, and support their relations with the United Nations. He said that the SDGs self-assessment toolkit for parliaments, built by the IPU and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), which was announced in Vietnam in May 2017, will work well for Vietnam, adding that he will look for financial assistance for the printing and publishing of the toolkit book in Vietnam. NA Chairwoman Ngan said the Vietnamese Government had issued a national action plan for implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the NA has included this in its regular supervision and socio-economic programmes. SDGs are not only targets but also opportunities for law makers to … [Read more...] about IPU pledges cooperation with Vietnam in realising SDGs
SDG Challenge 2017 competition names four winners
SDG Challenge 2017 aims to find innovative business ideas with global scalability and social impact to realise the SDGs. The competition was held in Vietnam for the first time to seek social projects targeting the SDGs. The winners of the competition will have chance to attend the Social Impact Incubator Programme from December 2017 to June 2018. Accordingly, they will be provided with initial working capital of US$85,000 and a business development consultancy package. Congratulating the winners, Caitlin Wiesen, UNDP Country Director in Vietnam, noted that they know how to utilise advanced technology to help society.Their projects respect the environment, empower and support disadvantaged people and optimise resources to ensure no one is left behind, she added.Meanwhile, Pham Quoc Dat, Founder and CEO of HATCH! VENTURE, highlighted that Vietnam’s start-up ecosystem is developing well, creating ideal conditions for start-ups to seek resources.Cooperation between the … [Read more...] about SDG Challenge 2017 competition names four winners
Four teams win SDG Challenge 2017 Most Recent News
NDO - The United Nations Development Program in Vietnam (UNDP Vietnam), in co-ordination with Hatch Ventures, held a ceremony in Hanoi on December 19 to present awards to the top four teams of the SDG Challenge 2017 competition and to launch the Social Impact Incubation Program to provide business consultancy to the winning teams for further development. The four winning teams include Imagtor, which provides a video and photography editing service with the majority of the staff being People with Disabilities (PwDs); Triip.me/Save the Ocean, an affordable smart water refill network in order to reduce plastic usage; Sign Language Interpreting Service Company which provides sign language translation between deaf and hearing people via video telephones and similar technologies; and 1516 Green Interior Design which provides low-cost systems of wind turbines and solar panels to generate electricity for the poor in remote areas. SDG Challenge 2017 is a national competition for social impact … [Read more...] about Four teams win SDG Challenge 2017 Most Recent News
Four teams win SDG Challenge 2017
NDO - The United Nations Development Program in Vietnam (UNDP Vietnam), in co-ordination with Hatch Ventures, held a ceremony in Hanoi on December 19 to present awards to the top four teams of the SDG Challenge 2017 competition and to launch the Social Impact Incubation Program to provide business consultancy to the winning teams for further development.The four winning teams include Imagtor, which provides a video and photography editing service with the majority of the staff being People with Disabilities (PwDs); Triip.me/Save the Ocean, an affordable smart water refill network in order to reduce plastic usage; Sign Language Interpreting Service Company which provides sign language translation between deaf and hearing people via video telephones and similar technologies; and 1516 Green Interior Design which provides low-cost systems of wind turbines and solar panels to generate electricity for the poor in remote areas.SDG Challenge 2017 is a national competition for social impact … [Read more...] about Four teams win SDG Challenge 2017
SDG Challenge 2017 competition’s top four announced
Winner and leaders of UNDP Vietnam and HATCH! VENTURES at the event SDG Challenge 2017 is a national competition, launched in July, for social impact startups and business innovators. The competition was introduced and hosted for the first time by UNDP Vietnam and HATCH! VENTURES with the aim to identify potential impact companies that could help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), advancing Vietnam towards Agenda 2030. As many as 25 teams/companies were selected to pitch in the semi-final events in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, along with series of HATCH! FAIR the Elite Conferences. The final round, which was hosted under the HATCH! FAIR the Fifth official event in Ho Chi Minh City, provided opportunity for 12 teams/ companies as the finalists to showcase in the Startup Exhibition area, and delivered final pitches in front of five national and international jury members with experience in business and social impact development. "These four teams are … [Read more...] about SDG Challenge 2017 competition’s top four announced