17.2.1. Relationships with regional NGOs and government for SDG policy
The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) is actively engaging with the government and regional NGOs in formulating policies aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through a series of meetings, workshops, and cooperative programs, UEH contributes insights and experiences while gathering valuable community feedback. This collaboration aims to create practical and effective policies, fostering sustainable development and improving quality of life.
EEPSEA Shares Insights on Comprehensive Carbon Transition at ADB Meeting
Four researchers from the Economic and Environmental Partnership for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA) participated in a special session on “Pathways to Inclusive Carbon Transition in Asia: Greening Agriculture and Local Climate Governance” at the 56th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank. The session promoted knowledge-sharing and dialogue among researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.
The meeting featured lively discussions by researchers from the Economic and Environmental Partnership for Southeast Asia
Environmental Experts Share Green Growth Strategies with Dong Nai Leaders
Two researchers from the Environment for Development (EfD) and the Economic and Environmental Partnership for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA) shared their expertise in a capacity-building workshop for local government officials in Dong Nai province, a leading industrial region in Vietnam. Hosted by UEH, where EEPSEA and EfD-Vietnam are headquartered, the training focused on green growth strategies and sustainable development.
Dr. Nguyen Quang chairing the discussion
EfD Vietnam Leads Carbon Market Policy Research for Ho Chi Minh City
EfD Vietnam recently played a crucial role in a policy dialogue on carbon markets in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest economic center. The research team, together with local stakeholders, prepared a policy report and organized a policy dialogue to examine the implications of carbon markets for the city, proposing recommendations to address potential policy challenges.
Leaders attending the policy report
EfD Vietnam, in collaboration with the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment, organized a training course on circular economy policy. The training aimed to equip local officials from various southern provinces with skills to implement circular economy practices locally.
The workshop with the participation of many delegates
Insights from Green Growth Workshop in Vietnam Promote Sustainable Development
How has environmental impact accompanied Vietnam’s economic growth? And what lies ahead? These questions were at the core of the Green Growth Workshop in Ho Chi Minh City, co-organized by EfD Vietnam, the World Bank, and UEH. The event, attended by over 50 in-person and online participants, aimed to foster sustainable economic growth in Vietnam through shared insights and collaboration.
Partners attending the Green Growth Workshop in Vietnam
UEH Joins Hands for New Development Phase in Khanh Hoa Province
On April 2, 2023, UEH leadership participated in Khanh Hoa Province’s 2023 planning and investment promotion conference, also formalizing a cooperation agreement with the provincial People’s Committee for 2023-2028. UEH will partner with the province in providing consulting and reviews for Khanh Hoa's socio-economic programs, policies, and development plans on an annual and five-year basis.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the conference to announce the planning and investment promotion of Khanh Hoa province in 2023. Source: Government Newspaper
Scientific Conference on Establishing National Ocean Technology Research Center
On December 9, 2023, in Nha Trang City, UEH collaborated with the Khanh Hoa Department of Science and Technology to hold the first scientific conference on establishing a National Ocean Technology Research Center. At the conference, delegates focused on analyzing, evaluating, and providing theoretical, political, legal and practical bases in the country and international experience in ocean technology research; contributing and sharing opinions on determining the vision, mission, core values, research areas, main development pillars; financial mechanisms, co-creation platforms and model diagrams, organizational structure of the National Research Center for Ocean Technology. All this was to set the foundational insights for UEH’s project team to finalize a proposal, set to be submitted to the Prime Minister in April 2024.
Prof. Nguyen Dong Phong (UEH) shared his remarks at the conference
Through close cooperation with the government and NGOs, UEH is committed to developing practical, sustainable policies that pave the way for progress and enhance community quality of life.
News and photos: Department of Student Affairs, Department of Marketing and Communication, Department of Research Management - International Cooperation
