PROJECTS
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 […]
Follow-up data collection for the research “Climate Smart Agriculture in Vietnam: Climate Change Response Modelling and Application”
The Mekong Delta, known for its rich and diverse ecosystems, plays a vital role as Vietnam’s key hub for agriculture and aquaculture. However, it is also among the most climate-vulnerable regions in Southeast Asia. Climate change has exacerbated the vulnerability of smallholder farmers and increasingly threatens their agricultural livelihoods. In this context, climate-based forecasts—grounded in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]