UNDP Administrator congratulates Vietnam on human development achievements
Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Achim Steiner has congratulated Vietnam on many important achievements in human development it has obtained over the recent past.
UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner (L) meets with Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang prior to the launch of the 2023/24 Human Development Report in New York on March 13. (Photo: VNA)
New York (VNA) – Administrator of the United NationsDevelopment Programme (UNDP) Achim Steiner has congratulated Vietnam on manyimportant achievements in human development it has obtained over the recentpast.
The UNDP released the 2023/24 Human Development Report,titled “Breaking the Gridlock: Reimagining cooperation in a popularised world”,at the UN headquarters in New York on March 13 (local time)
Steiner said at the launch that the world has gradually recoveredfrom the COVID-19 pandemic. The Human Development Index (HDI) has bounced backand stood at the highest-ever level since the report was first released in 1990.
However, he also voiced concern about growing uncertaintiesand conflicts in several regions, especially the worsening inequality and wideningHDI gap between developed and developing countries.
The UNDP expected the new report will serve as a basis forpolicymakers worldwide to work out appropriate directions and solutions to copewith challenges and continue promoting human development.
In a separate meeting withAmbassador Dang Hoang Giang – Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN –prior to the launch, Steiner congratulated Vietnam oncontinuing to obtain many important achievements in human development, whichhas contributed to the international community’s common efforts in settling globalchallenges and implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
In the latest HDI rankings, Vietnam climbs eight places tothe 107th position among the 193 countries and territories,remaining among the developing countries with a high HDI.
The ranking improvement is a result of the Party and State’s effective policies and strong efforts to foster economic recovery,guarantee post-pandemic social security, and create the best possible conditionsfor the development of Vietnamese people.
The UNDP’s Human Development Report, releasedevery two years, is compiled basing on contributions by many experts from UNagencies, member states, international organisations, and non-governmentalorganisations. It analyses human development trends and multi-dimensional impactsof the world situation. The HDI is considered one of important criteria forassessing countries’ development and widely used by researchers andpolicymakers./.
Vietnam ranks 12th among Asian countries with the best quality of life by financial news site Insider Monkey. The rankings consider three metrics: the Human Development Index (HDI), the Economic Freedom Index (EFI), and Government Effectiveness.
A community of young female entrepreneurs equipped with digital skills has begun to take shape following the freshly ended Empower Her Tech programme by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Vietnam had over 1.58 million poor and nearly-poor households in 2023, representing approximately 5.71% of the total population, according to the Ministry of Labour, War Invalids, and Social Affairs.
Vietnam has remained a high human development country through the difficult years of the COVID-19 pandemic, and human development continues to be a focus of the country’s development strategy, UNDP Resident Representative Ramla Khalidi said, as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced its new report on late March 13.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s working trip conveyed an important message that aligns with the event's theme -the spirit of entrepreneurship for a new era- aiming to maximise international resources in service of national development.
The attendance of the Vietnamese delegation headed by PM Pham Minh Chinh at the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin carries importance significance, said a researcher on Vietnam.
Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his belief that Australian Ambassador Gillian Bird, with her extensive experience and deep understanding of the region, would make significant contributions to advancing the Vietnam–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership while receiving the newly appointed diplomat in Hanoi on June 26.
Speaking to reporters on June 26, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang stated that Vietnam calls all parties involved to seriously comply with the agreement, creating conditions for peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.
The President also identified certain limitations in advisory work that require continued innovation and quality improvement to meet state leadership requirements.
The Law on Participation in United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Operations establishes the fundamental principles, roles, functions, and operational framework for Vietnam’s engagement in the UN peacekeeping missions.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 26 visited the Memorial Hall of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Pudong district, a development model in the new era of Shanghai as well as China.
The resolution on tuition exemption and support in the national education system was approved with 440 out of 441 deputies present voting in favour. It takes effect from the date of its adoption and will be applied starting from the 2025–2026 academic year.
An official of HCM City attributed achievements of the two countries' relations to not only efforts by both countries' governments but also perservering support from people's organisations, businesses, and dedicated individuals.
The two sides committed to adopting breakthrough measures to broaden the scope of cooperation and further boost trade turnover in a more balanced and mutually beneficial manner, towards better responding to fluctuations in global trade and contributing to ensuring a stable and sustainable supply chain.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed the city enhance exchanges with Vietnamese localities, particularly Ho Chi Minh City. He called for deeper, result-oriented cooperation in trade, investment, and strategic development — especially in sectors where Shanghai has strengths and Vietnam has demand, such as transport infrastructure, smart and green cities, and innovation.
President Luong Cuong appreciated the ambassadors' contributions to Vietnam's relations with their countries and called for continued efforts to help advance those ties.
PM Pham Minh Chinh called on the SSE and the Shanghai IFC to share their expertise with and provide technical support for relevant Vietnamese ministries and agencies during the process of building Vietnam’s own international financial centre.
According to the resolution, Nguyen Thi Thanh, a member of the Party Central Committee and Vice Chairwoman of the NA, was appointed Standing Vice President of the council and head of its personnel sub-committee.
PM Pham Minh Chinh has expressed his confidence that Asia has all the necessary foundations to continue rising, asserting its role as a pillar and driving force of the global economy.
In his closing speech at the 10th plenum of the Party Central Committee in September 2024, Party General Secretary Lam declared: “With the position and strength accumulated over 40 years of renewal, and with the unity of the entire Party, people, and army, alongside new opportunities under the sound Party leadership, we now possess the essential conditions to enter a new era."