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 […]
Project-level baseline assessment of the Australia-Vietnam Program for Gender Equality in Agriculture and Tourism 2 (GREAT 2)
Subsequent to GREAT 1, MDRI continues to perform baseline assessment for the phase 2 of the Australia-Vietnam Program for Gender Equality in Agriculture and Tourism (GREAT 2). GREAT 2 focuses on agriculture and tourism to promote women’s economic empowerment, particularly for ethnic minority women (EMWs) in Son La and Lao Cai. Using a Market System […]
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 […]
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 […]
GEMMES Vietnam 2 (Component 3)
GEMMES Viet Nam phase 2 is a research program whose main objective is to propose the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MoNRE) of Viet Nam with scientific evidence for the national dialogue on net-zero strategies and adaptation to climate change. Running from 2023 to 2026, it is divided into three research Components: (1) Climate; […]
Promoting Transformative Gender Equality Agenda in Asia and the Pacific – Randomized Control Trial study
The access to finance can play a central role in the growth of small and medium enterprises, one-fourth of which are owned or led by women (WSMEs). The Asian Development Bank, through its Women Accelerating Vibrant Enterprises in Southeast Asia (WAVES) program, seeks to involve stakeholders in the finance sector, particularly by offering incentives and […]
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 […]
Vietnam’s Aspirations of a Human-Centred Development Model: Understanding Voices and Insights of Multiple Actors
With the aim of filling the gap in the current economic growth strategy, Oxfam is proposing a new economic model, known as the Human Economy, which revolves toward human-centered instead of profit-driven economic development. This is in line with the Vietnam Communist Party’s visions for Vietnam’s 10-year socio-economic development strategy 2021-2030, where the VCP views […]