VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese women should be given more say in urban planning and nation-building processes, female experts and businesswomen said at a workshop on Tuesday. An exclusively female panel discussed Viet Nam’s urban planning and green growth initiatives in Ha Noi on Tuesday. — VNS Photo The workshop was jointly organised by the Ministry of Construction, US Agency for International Development (USAID) and UN-Habitat in Ha Noi – a UN body with a mission to promote sustainable and inclusive city development around the world. The workshop focused on the role of Vietnamese women and the active part they are playing in promoting green and sustainable growth, especially in major cities across the country. “Lowering carbon emissions have been the focus of Government policies and the green growth movement has taken big leaps in recent years in the construction sector,” said Nguyen Cong Thinh, deputy head of the Science and Technology … [Read more...] about VN women need greater say in urban planning: experts
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Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI -Vietnamese women should be given more say in urban planning and nation-building processes, female experts and businesswomen said at a workshop on Tuesday. The workshop was jointly organised by the Ministry of Construction, US Agency for International Development (USAID) and UN-Habitat in Hà Nội - a UN body with a mission to promote sustainable and inclusive city development around the world. The workshop focused on the role of Vietnamese women and the active part they are playing in promoting green and sustainable growth, especially in major cities across the country. "Lowering carbon emissions have been the focus of Government policies and the green growth movement has taken big leaps in recent years in the construction sector," said Nguyễn Công Thịnh, deputy head of the Science and Technology Department under the Ministry of Construction. Đỗ Đức Trương, a representative of the USAID Vietnam Clean Energy Programme, said: "A livable city must aim to reduce … [Read more...] about Women need greater say in urban planning: experts
Vietnam, France speed up cooperation in urban development
The Hanoitimes - Within the framework of the 10th cooperation conference between Vietnamese and French localities, a seminar on urban planning was organised in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on September 15. A seminar on urban planning took place in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on September 15 with the participation of experts from Vietnamese localities and Ile-de-France region of France. As part of the 10th cooperation conference between Vietnamese and French localities, the seminar mentioned environmental problems in Hanoi, space planning and construction in Da Nang, urban and regional planning in Ho Chi Minh City, planning for sustainable development in Lao Cai and Aquitaine region. The 10th cooperation conference between Vietnamese and French localities was held in the southern city of Can Tho from September 14-16. Illustrative image The conference is expected to open up economic cooperation opportunities and raise understanding between the two countries, as well as … [Read more...] about Vietnam, France speed up cooperation in urban development
Exhibition features architectural solutions for urban spaces
Nhan Dan Online - Thirty-nine ideas for improving Vietnam's urban spaces using the principles of architecture are now on display at an exhibition in Hanoi organised by the Danish Embassy. The event features ideas submitted by young people from all over the country to the Talent Prize 2013 contest, an initiative of the Vietnam-Denmark Cultural Development and Exchange Fund (CDEF). The contest is held to encourage the creation of unique and effective architectural ideas that can contribute to improving urban spaces in Vietnam. Launched in March, this year's competition received 39 entries with pioneering designs to address the theme 'Architectural Ideas for Improving Urban Spaces'. The jury, consisting of three well-known architects - Nguyen Huu Thai, Pho Duc Tung and Hans Peter Hagens - will select the ten best solutions to be shortlisted for the second round. The winners of the contest will be announced by October end. "The theme of the Talent Prize 2013 is highly topical, as … [Read more...] about Exhibition features architectural solutions for urban spaces
HCMC needs to engage citizenry in urban planning: conference
Improving urban lifestyle in Ho Chi Minh City is a big challenge for the local government which has been shrugging off important duties thus far, officials said at a Monday conference on urban planning in the city. Urban planning will continue to be at the forefront of the city's priorities next year and there were many important lessons gained from this year, Chairwoman of the city's legislative office Pham Phuong Thao said. … [Read more...] about HCMC needs to engage citizenry in urban planning: conference