Room to Read Library Scaling Study in Vietnam
Starting its operation in Vietnam in 2001, in the last decade, Room to Read has designed and implemented a child-friendly school library program in partnership with the government, schools, and communities to promote a habit of reading and develop reading skills for children in primary schools. In 2015, this program got adopted at the national […]
Return from attending Elite high school: A case study in Vietnam
This study evaluates the short- and long-term effects of the Vietnamese Elite high school system. The Vietnamese government established the Elite High School System in 1966 to develop highly qualified scientists, policymakers, and managers who can contribute to society. Elite high schools in Vietnam educate their students with experienced teachers and enhanced facilities after selecting […]
Advancing Jurisdictional Sustainability in Vietnam, focusing on the Central Highlands Region
The EU REDD Facility, hosted by the European Forest Institute (EFI), was established in 2010 with the overarching goal of helping countries engaged in REDD+ to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest degradation through improved land-use governance. Vietnam took the initiative to implement REDD+ through the approval of National REDD+ Action Plan (NRAP), […]
Development World Management Survey of Schools in Vietnam (DWMS – Vietnam Schools)
As part of the Vietnam Research to Improve Systems of Education (RISE Vietnam) project, the School Management System Study in Vietnam was conducted with all 143 primary schools in the RISE sample set. The purpose of the study is to understand the operation and management of primary schools in Vietnam. Specifically, the research activity included […]
Gender and Socioeconomic Impact Assessment of the Local Bridge Construction and Road Asset Management (LRAMP)
The Results-Based Operation for Local Bridge Construction and Road Asset Management Program (LRAMP) is being implemented to improve the road and bridge connectivity for the rural communities of the participating provinces in Vietnam. This program includes 3 Result Areas: (i) Rehabilitation and maintenance of local roads in 14 targeted provinces; (ii) Reconstruction or construction of […]
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’ […]
Scoping Study and Design of Women Leaders in Manufacturing Network
The IFC’s Gender and Economic Inclusion Group (GEIG) works across investment and services to enhance gender-smart private sector development to help companies close gender gaps. IFC is currently designing a program to promote advancement of women in the garment and footwear manufacturing supply chain of a selected global footwear and apparel brand. The element of […]
Impacts of Climate Change and Disasters on Multidimensional Inequality in Vietnam
According to the Global Climate Risk Index released by Germanwatch, Vietnam is among the countries most heavily impacted by extreme weather phenomena. Impacts of climate change and extreme events may vary across different populations and regions, not only in income domain but also in other key domains of life such as health, education and living […]