THEMATIC DISCUSSION: PILOT ASSESSMENT OF DISABILITY INCLUSION IN LOCAL GOVERNANCE IN 2022
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) have a low level of engagement in social organizations and elections at the grassroots level; disparity in gender, form, and degree of disabilities exists. These are among the key findings of the “Assessment of disability inclusion in local governance in 2022” released today. The survey was conducted by the United Nations […]
Report Launch: “Impacts of Climate Change and Disasters on Multidimensional Inequality in Vietnam”
Mekong Development Research Institute (MDRI), in conjunction with Oxfam Vietnam, successfully organized a workshop on August 16, 2022, to reveal the findings of the publication “Impacts of Climate Change and Disasters on Multidimensional Inequality in Vietnam.” The workshop had the presence of speakers, agencies, businesses & organizations, media units and the companions of audiences at […]
Webinar: “Citizens’ Opinions of and Experiences with Government Responses to COVID-19 Pandemic in Viet Nam: Findings from 2nd Round Phone-Based Survey”
The COVID-19 pandemic has been causing more severe impact in 2021 than in 2020. Citizens showed great concern about their personal health (68% of the respondents) and their children’s education (76%). COVID-19 has had created negative impact on employment and income, with 77% of respondents reported income reduction, especially for the poor, ethnic minorities, unskilled, […]
MDRI attended the meeting with the People’s Committee of Quang Ngai discussing and directing the process of the planning initiative for 2021-2030, vision to 2050
In 2021, Mekong Development Research Institute (MDRI) was honored to be chosen by the People’s Committee of Quang Ngai province as one of the five consulting organizations in charge of the planning project for the province for 2021-2030 period, vision to 2050. This is a crucial, large-scale project with the goal of making a comprehensive […]
Report Launch: Multidimensional Inequality in Vietnam
On November 5, MDRI in collaboration with Oxfam Vietnam has successfully organized the launching workshop on “Multidimensional Inequality Framework (MIF) in Vietnam”. The workshop was attended by more than 50 participants from government agencies, international and domestic organizations, media press, universities, and research institutes. The panel discussion about inequalities in different aspects received much attention and […]
Monitoring households in Vietnam during COVID-19
COVID-19 has significantly affected many economies throughout the world, but there are some brighter signs in Vietnam. Declared as a epidemic in early February in Vietnam, effective health policies and early action have mitigated the impact of COVID-19 in Vietnam and the country has maintained low numbers of cumulative cases and deaths compared to other […]
Businesses In Viet Nam Are Looking For Creativity, Teamwork And Active Listenting Skills In Their Future Young Employees
HA NOI, VIETNAM, 9 October 2020 – Concerned with expanding education and building skills for future employment, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), UNICEF and the Mekong Development Research Institute (MDRI) released today a report entitled “Assessment on Employability Skills Gaps and Good Practices by Businesses to Upskill Marginalized and Vulnerable Young People”. The […]
MDRI attended the Conference on Inequality and Exclusion in Southeast Asia
On July 25th, the Director of Mekong Development Research Institute (MDRI) has attended the Conference of ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute on Inequality and Exclusion in Southeast Asia. This conference presents eight Southeast Asian country cases. Each study provides an overview of inequality in income, wealth and opportunity, a discussion of salient features of inequality […]