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DNO - Foreign non-governmental organization (NGO) affairs in the new context, with a focus on the green economy, circular economy, and sustainable development, was spotlighted at an international seminar held in Da Nang on October 22.
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The event was organized by the Da Nang Union of Friendship Organizations (DAFO) in collaboration with the People's Aid Coordinating Committee (PACCOM) under the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations and Canada-based organization Catalyste+.
In his opening remarks, DAFO Chairman Nguyen Ngoc Binh stated that the seminar served as a forum for open dialogue and the exchange of ideas.
Participants focused on updating current mechanisms and policies, while analyzing the opportunities, challenges, and strategies for mobilizing foreign NGO aid to support the transition toward a green and circular economy.
The event reaffirmed the role of people-to-people diplomacy as a strong bridge between management agencies and organizations, ensuring the effective implementation of projects and the promotion of sustainable values.
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Speaking at the seminar, Deputy Secretary Nguyen Dinh Vinh acknowledged the contributions of foreign NGOs and international partners to Da Nang’s development in recent years, particularly in addressing social welfare, healthcare and educational issues, as well as providing management expertise.
Emphasizing the city’s commitment to green transformation and sustainable development, Mr. Vinh proposed prioritizing aid funding for green development and circular economy projects.
He also called for the promotion of knowledge transfer and the adoption of advanced technological models, as well as support for human resource training and improving the capacity of residents and small and medium-sized enterprises to adapt to the green economy.
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Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Deputy Head of the Committee for Foreign NGO Affairs and Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations, affirmed foreign NGO affairs as an important component of people-to-people diplomacy.
Commending Da Nang’s proactive approach, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hung encouraged foreign NGOs to work with the city to pilot urban circular economy models and community-based climate change adaptation.
He also suggested developing a climate-focused startup ecosystem and innovating social welfare programs by integrating training in “green skills”.
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On the occasion, the Da Nang Union of Friendship Organizations signed a cooperation agreement with The Thoi Dai Magazine and entered into its third round of memoranda of understanding with two foreign NGOs.
Specifically, the cooperation with The VinaCapital Foundation will focus on screening and covering cardiovascular surgery costs for children, as well as supplying medical equipment, and installing water filtration systems in schools.
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Under the deal with Save the Children International, importance will be attached to child protection, education, healthcare, nutrition, poverty reduction, disaster risk reduction, and climate change response.
Previously, under two rounds of agreements with nine foreign NGOs, total pledged funding reached VND132.5 billion. The programs and projects are currently being implemented, with disbursements proceeding according to schedule.