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More than 13,000 citizens assess provincial governance and public administration performance.

Ha Noi, 3 May 2012 – In results from a nationwide survey launched today, Quang Binh, Ba Ria Vung Tau and Long An are assessed by their citizens as three of Viet Nam’s top-performing provinces in terms of governance and public administration. Long An in the Mekong Delta is the only province that is systematically ranked at the top of all six governance dimensions measured in the survey. At the other end of the scale, Ninh Thuan, Dien Bien and Quang Ngai provinces scored relatively low..    

The Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI) is the largest-ever survey of its kind carried out in Viet Nam. A total of 13,642 citizens were consulted on their direct experience of the performance of provincial and local authorities on governance and public administration.

World Business and Development Awards open call for business contributions to sustainable development

London, New York, Paris, 2 February 2012—The World Business and Development Awards today launched a call for nominations for successful business initiatives that are in line with the Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development. All organisations, regardless of size or location, engaged in innovative business models that are delivering both commercial success and helping improve social, economic and environmental conditions are eligible to apply online by 25th March 2012 by downloading the form at www.worldbusinessawards.net/nominate.
 
The award ceremony will be held on 19th June, when governments convene in Brazil at the Rio+20 Conference, closing the Business Action for Sustainable Development Business Day.

2011 Viet Nam Human Development Report: Economic growth driving Viet Nam’s human development progress, more emphasis needed on health and education

Ha Noi, 9 November 2011 – Economic growth has been the major driver of Viet Nam’s human development progress, says a new report released today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Viet Nam. According to the report, Viet Nam’s Human Development Index (HDI) has risen 11.8 percent between 1999 and 2008. Income growth has contributed more than half (55.7 percent) of this growth, while improved life expectancy and education have contributed 31.8 percent and just 12.6 percent respectively.

2010 Human Development Report: Asian countries lead development progress over 40 years

China, Indonesia, Laos among top HDI performers since 1970; ‘multidimensional’ poverty, gender gaps, rising inequality identified as region’s big challenges

Ha Noi, 9 November 2010 – The 20th anniversary edition of the UN Development Programme’s (UNDP) Human Development Report, launched today in Ha Noi, spotlights countries that made the greatest progress in recent decades as measured by the Human Development Index (HDI), with China, Indonesia, Lao PDR and South Korea all making the Report’s “Top 10 Movers” list.

According to citizens, improving the quality of human resources in the public sector is crucial

Survey results released today show what needs to be done to increase satisfaction with public administrative procedures

Ha Noi, 19 October 2010 - Results of a survey by VietNamNet and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), released today, show that in order to increase the satisfaction with public administrative procedures three areas in particular need to be improved. These are: (i) completing procedures within the stated deadline; (ii) improving the competence and attitude of civil servants; and (iii) providing clear information about the procedures. 

Vietnam and Brazil working together for the promotion of human development

Brasilia, 27 April 2010 – The President of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences is leading a high-level mission to Brazil to learn from the country’s experience with the Human Development framework as a tool for policy making and evaluation of social policies. The Study Tour ‘Brazil and Vietnam: Dialogues on Human Development’ commenced yesterday in Brasilia with a welcome meeting at the International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth (IPC-IG).

New US$ 6.4 million project "launched to promote access to justice and protection of rights in Viet Nam"

Ha Noi, 27 November 2009 – The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) announced today a five-year project that will provide US$ 6.4 million to support MOJ and related justice agencies in strengthening access to justice and rights protection for the poor and vulnerable in Viet Nam.

New EUR 1.17 million anti-corruption project signed: Partnership between UNDP, UNODC, European Commission and Government Inspectorate

Ha Noi, 29 October 2009 – A new project to strengthen the capacity of the Government Inspectorate and Government of Viet Nam to monitor and report on corruption was launched today in Ha Noi. The EUR 1.17 million project will start in November and will run for four years. It is a partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the European Commission and the Government Inspectorate.

Southeast Asia is a migrants’ hub in need of reforms and rights recognition

Bangkok, 5 October 2009 - Countries in Southeast Asia should expand legal channels for migrants and strengthen protection of their rights in order to maximize the potential gains from human mobility, according to the 2009 Human Development Report launched in Bangkok and around the world today.

United Nations and VASS call for migration to be included in national and human development strategies

Ha Noi, 5 October 2009 – At a workshop on migration held today in Ha Noi, the Viet Nam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and the United Nations in Viet Nam made a call for both the benefits and costs of migration to be reflected in Viet Nam’s national development strategies and plans. This will enable the country to maximize the full potential of migration while reducing the vulnerability that some migrants and their families face.

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