The set includes 158 indicators related to 17 indicators of the global monitoring framework and 115 specific to Vietnam, which are designed to meet the real condition and sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the country. Addressing the launching workshop, GSO General Director Nguyen Bich Lam said that the quality of statistics have been improved and the collected data in the set has been grouped in sufficient divisions of age, sex, and urban/rural residence, among others, contributing to assisting development policies and the decision-making process. Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Le Quang Manh stated that the set of statistical indicators aims to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the SDGs in Vietnam, and provide evidence of the authenticity of the process. It was built under close coordination and consultancy among the GSO, ministries, agencies, and relevant partners, he stressed. Vietnam has gained remarkable progress in the deployment of its national action … [Read more...] about Statistical indicators set for sustainable development in Vietnam announced
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Deputy PM asked for sustainable development in ethnic minority areas
At the forum (Source: VNA) Quang Nam (VNA) - Promoting rapid and sustainable development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas, and narrowing the development gap between them and other areas is the Party and State’s consistent policy in the national socio-economic development, Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has said. The Deputy PM asserted this at a forum on ethnic minority development held in the central province of Quang Nam on August 20, which was jointly organised by the Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs, the provincial People’s Committee, the UN’s office in Vietnam and the World Bank in Vietnam, and development partners. Themed “Ngoc Linh ginseng - value chain approach for social and economic development in the ethnic minority areas”, the event saw the participation of nearly 400 delegates from ministries, sectors, localities, enterprises, along with experts, scientists and representatives from international and development … [Read more...] about Deputy PM asked for sustainable development in ethnic minority areas
Promoting sustainable development in the Mekong River
In the context Vietnam’s chairing of the MRC Council in 2018, the visit made by PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and the high-ranking delegation aims to affirm the interest and commitment of Vietnam for cooperation within the framework of the MRC, contributing to enhancing the MRC's role and the solidarity and cooperation among member countries for common interests. The MRC Summit has been held every four years since 2010. This year’s conference is hosted by Cambodia. Themed “Joint Efforts and Partnership towards Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in the Mekong”, the conference will create the opportunity for countries to review the operation of the MRC over the past four years and work to realise sustainable development goals. The MRC is an inter-governmental organisation established on the basis of the 1995 Mekong Agreement, consisting of the four member countries of Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. The objective of the MRC is to promote cooperation … [Read more...] about Promoting sustainable development in the Mekong River
Vietnam helps promote sustainable development in Mekong Sub-region
The Vietnamese delegation (L) led by PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the 9th Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam Summit (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Contributions Vietnam made to the 8th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy Summit (ACMECS 8) and 9th Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam Summit (CLMV 9) once again affirm its sense of responsibility for and activeness in joining regional cooperation frameworks, thus helping promote comprehensive and sustainable development in the Mekong Sub-region. The statement was made by Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son in reply to reporters’ queries on the outcomes of the two summits and Vietnam’s contributions to the events. According to Son, as the host of ACMECS 7 and CLMV 8 in 2016, Vietnam made proposals on the reform of the two mechanisms in order to raise their effectiveness. Vietnam’s proposals served as a foundation for the main outcomes of these summits: ACMECS Master Plan for the 2019-2023 period and the … [Read more...] about Vietnam helps promote sustainable development in Mekong Sub-region
Vietnam contributes to sustainable development in Mekong River
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from April 4th-5th at the invitation of Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen (Photo: VNA) The event, themed “Joint Efforts and Partnership towards Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in the Mekong”, will create an opportunity for countries to review the operation of the MRC over the past four years and work to realise sustainable development goals. Vietnam has actively participated in regional and international organisations such as the MRC, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, the United Nations (UN), the World Water Forum (WWF), the Global Water Partnership (GWP) and the International Rivers (IR) as well as enhanced cooperation with department partners such as the World Bank (WB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance effective … [Read more...] about Vietnam contributes to sustainable development in Mekong River