Successful projects Archives - Australia Awards Vietnam

Investigating the relationship between coastal erosion and human activities in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam

The research was conducted on mangrove management practices in seven coastal provinces of the Mekong Delta and preventive measures for coastal erosion were reviewed and assessed. The alumnus also evaluated the use of mangroves to protect forests and improve livelihoods under the Government of Vietnam’s Forest Protection Contracting Program.

Combating domestic violence in young Vietnamese families

A survey and trainings on the Law of Domestic Violence Prevention and Control were conducted in ethnic minority communities from the mountainous, rural and urban areas of Thua Thien Hue province, to collect evidence of domestic violence. Based on the research findings, recommendations were raised to the provincial authorities regarding

Research and practice on climate change, air pollution and health impacts: from scientific evidence to policy development

The Vietnam Climate Change and Air Pollution Research Network (VCAN) was established following the workshop to promote knowledge and information exchange between Vietnamese and international experts.

Market opportunities in Australia for Vietnam arising from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and related free trade agreements

An Australian alumni researcher Phung Thi Lan Phuong summarised all of Australia’s commitments to Vietnam within the framework of the CPTPP and compared them with other free trade agreements between Vietnam and other countries.

Strengthening the Australia – Vietnam partnership through organic agriculture

A series of workshops and short training courses in Australia and Vietnam to promote linkages between the two countries through technology transfer, capacity building in research and development, organic agriculture practices and trade promotion.

Enhancing the capacity of local agricultural officers to support the sustainable development of ethnic minority communities in Tuan Giao, Dien Bien

Four Australian alumni organised a training of trainers (TOT) program to transfer their acquired knowledge to ethnic minority communities to help them improve their livelihoods.

Supporting vulnerable women’s agribusiness start-ups

Three Australian alumni supported nearly 100 women with disabilities and women from ethnic minority groups in the suburbs of Hanoi and in Hoa Binh province by equipping them with skills to better manage their businesses, attract investors, access markets and improve product quality and packaging.