Bouncing Back and Beyond: Understanding and Building Education Systems Resilience in South and Southeast Asia
Disruptions to education systems have been increasing in both frequency and intensity in South and Southeast Asia, including from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as from natural disasters, political conflicts, and social divisions. Various efforts, both localized and institutional, have been made to maintain consistency in education despite disruptions; however, current strategies are proving inadequate, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Community Engagement in Renewable Energy Infrastructure Projects in Vietnam
With the Government of Vietnam’s approval of the National Energy Master Plan (EMP) for 2021-2030 in 2023, Vietnam is committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This presents an opportunity to strengthen the Vietnamese Government’s aim towards a “just transition” that focuses on the socio-economic ramifications of large-scale infrastructure development and how these projects […]
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 […]