TV18-1: International consultant providing services for Project final evaluation report RECRUITMENT OF INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS, Package No: TV18-1: International consultant providing services for Project final evaluation report

VNTLAS decree, a key tool to minimise illegal timber products, says expert

The Vietnam Administration of Forestry (VNFOREST) is drafting a decree of Vietnam Timber Legality Assurance and Agreement (VNTLAS), which is seen as a key tool to prevent illegal timber products. Deputy Director General of VNFOREST Phạm Văn Điển spoke with Việt Nam News reporter Thu Giang about the importance of this decree.

RECRUIMENT OF INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS

The Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam has received a loan by World Bank from the fund of Australia government and the Department for International Development (DFID) to finance the cost of the project “Vietnam Climate Innovation Center” (VCIC), and intends to apply a portion of this loan to eligible payment for consulting services of the following national consultants – as a Commercialization expert.

New Report Shows over 2.6 Million More Users of Modern Contraception in Bangladesh since 2012 New Report Shows over 2.6 Million More Users of Modern Contraception in Bangladesh since 2012

New Report Shows Use of Modern Contraception on the Rise in Nepal New Report Shows Use of Modern Contraception on the Rise in Nepal

Business community urged to fight corruption Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc yesterday said tackling corruption is imperative to retaining the confidence of development donors and being competitive in the global economy.

‘Collective action' can curtail corruption Collective action is one of the solutions that can be applied to fighting corruption in Viet Nam, experts said at a workshop yesterday.

Integration poses socio-economic challenges Viet Nam needs further technical support and advice from donors to better integrate regionally and globally.

SAV looks for overseas assistance  The State Audit of Viet Nam (SAV) yesterday called for more support from development partners to implement its Action Plan, part of its Strategy to 2020.

Clever anti-corruption ideas engage public, win awards The Viet Nam Anti-corruption Initiative Programme (VACI) 2013 handed out awards for 24 innovative ideas on how to tackle corruption.