Study on Food Safety Experiences and Food Choice Behaviors
Unsafe food in the supply chain, stemming from various microbiological, chemical, and physical hazards, poses a serious threat to human health, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Consuming unsafe food can hinder nutrient absorption, and this impact is particularly severe for children aged 2–5. In Vietnam, food safety remains a pressing public health issue, especially […]
Acacia plantation-Wood pellet manufacturing and distribution: A feasible, sustainable, and inclusive way out for coal miners in Vietnam?
Vietnam is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and has joined the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) to promote renewable energy (RE) while ensuring equity for vulnerable groups. The transition from coal is particularly impactful in Quang Ninh, where 100,000 existing coal miners will potentially face economic and social challenges. The province’s 2021-2030 […]
Imbizo Country Consultations
Country stakeholders have been asking for an opportunity to provide the Global Fund with strategic, technical, and operational feedback. Imbizo, a Xhosa word meaning “a gathering to share knowledge,” is an opportunity for country stakeholders to share their perceptions on the strengths and the challenges related to the processes and activities presented under Global Fund’s […]
Energy Transition and Climate-smart Agriculture in Vietnam
In recent years in Vietnam, energy transition has been in the spotlight following the country’s commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 at the 26th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) in November 2021. In that context, the Institute for Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural […]
THRIVE 2030 Performance Baseline Evaluation in Vietnam
World Vision International is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to tackling poverty and injustice around the world. As part of its Livelihood Development Program, World Vision has formulated an eight-year economic empowerment business plan called “Transforming Household Resilience in Vulnerable Environments (THRIVE 2030)’’ to build resilient and sustainable livelihoods and enable parents and caregivers to […]
Research of the Behavioural and Social Drivers of Childhood Vaccination in Vietnam
Vaccination plays a crucial role in preventing the outbreak of infectious diseases and reducing mortality rates. For children, early-life vaccination helps protect them during their most vulnerable stage. In 1974, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) to provide vaccines to children worldwide. The program was successfully implemented in Vietnam […]
Research on Minimum Wage Impact Assessment in Vietnam
In Vietnam, adjustment of minimum wage always leads to debates about possible negative impacts of minimum wages on low-wage workers as well as firm performance. Discussions among tripartite partners concerning minimum wages consistently revolve around concerns regarding their adverse effects on firm performance and whether businesses can both afford and adhere to them. Several studies […]
Assessing the Potential Contributions of the Rikolto Good Food at School (GF@S) model to Improving School Meals and Adolescents’ Diets in Vietnam
The Good Food at School (GF@S) model has been developed by the Rikolto NGO in several countries such as Belgium and Indonesia. The method aims at integrating food and education, addressing the composition of school meals and the functioning of school canteens, including practical teaching, learning activities and the active participation of students and teachers, […]