Research on Agriculture Insurance in Vietnam
The rise of extreme weather events in the Mekong Delta region poses an urgent threat to the livelihoods of millions, particularly those whose primary source of income is rice production. Addressing this problem, MDRI is working with the German Leibniz Institute for Economic Research (RWI) for a study on agriculture insurance in the region in […]
EUDR assessment of the coffee and timber sector in Vietnam
EFI, coordinated by UNDP, assisted MARD in preparing for the EUDR. EFI developed a summary framework and identified priority areas in Vietnam to provide the Government of Vietnam (GoV) and provincial authorities with insights into the main challenges of EUDR compliance in the coffee and commercial forestry sectors, along with potential negative impacts and market […]
Advancing Jurisdictional Sustainability in Vietnam, focusing on the Central Highlands Region
In 2021-2023, MDRI acted as a technical partner of the European Forest Institute (EFI) in the Project “Advancing jurisdictional sustainability in Vietnam, focusing on the Central Highlands region”. This project adopted a jurisdictional approach to enhancing the technical capacity of local actors in sustainable deforestation-free governance of forestry and agricultural production, with the lead of […]
Strengthening the resilience of smallholder agriculture to climate change-induced water insecurity in the Central Highlands and South-Central Coast regions of Vietnam (GCF2-SACCR Project) – Baseline Data Collection
Climate change modifies precipitation patterns, intensifying deficits in surface water and groundwater for agricultural production and affecting small-scale farming in the Central Highlands and South-Central Coast regions of Vietnam. Launched under that context, the project aimed to strengthen the resilience of small-scale farmers to climate change-induced water insecurity – particularly poor, near-poor, ethnic minority, and […]
Endline Survey for the Project of “Improved business through seasonal forecasting for coffee in Vietnam” (WeFoCoS Project)
The project of “Improved business through seasonal forecasting for coffee in Vietnam” (WeFoCos) has a goal to provide tailored seasonal climate forecasting system and a set of associated decision support tools for coffee farmers. These solutions will not only enhance the profitability of current farming systems but also improve their climate change resilience and environmental […]
Research for Climate-Smart Agriculture in Vietnam: Climate Change Response Modeling and Application
The Mekong Delta River is home to the most abundant biodiversity systems in Vietnam, thus becoming the vital hub for agriculture and aquaculture production in the country. However, this region is also considered as one of parts in Southeast Asia most threatened by climate change. The acceleration of climate change, therefore, exacerbates the level of […]
Project-level endline assessment of the Australia-Vietnam Program for Gender Equality in Agriculture and Tourism (GREAT)
MDRI collaborates with CowaterSogema International Inc. to perform consulting services for the Australia-Vietnam Program for Gender Equality in Agriculture and Tourism (GREAT). GREAT Program is an initiative sponsored by the Australian Aid Program of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and managed by CowaterSogema International Inc, the DFAT-designated contractor. The program aims to […]
Study on Gender Impacts of Climate Change in Vietnam
Vietnam is one of the countries severely affected by climate change and its related disasters. Climate change adaptation is vital for Vietnam and is regarded by the Government as one of priority tasks to reduce the vulnerability level. The regional programme “Strengthening Human Rights and Gender Equality through Climate Change Action and Disaster Risk Reduction’ […]