Asia Pacific

Vietnam

Social Protection and Jobs

Strengthening social protection and employment systems in response to green and demographic transitions in Viet Nam

Total funding allocated

US $ 500000

Co-funding by UN agencies

US $ 250000

Brief Description

The joint programme titled 'Strengthening social protection and employment systems in response to green and demographic transitions in Viet Nam' aims to support Viet Nam in addressing the challenges of rapid population aging and green transition by enhancing gender-responsive labor market measures and strengthening social protection systems.

The joint programme strengthens social protection and employment systems in Vietnam, addressing the challenges of aging and green transitions. It enhances gender-responsive labor market measures and social protection systems, focusing on skills assessment for renewable energy and career development tools. The programme reaches various stakeholders, including government ministries and vulnerable groups, aiming to improve social insurance coverage and support transitions to green jobs. Key achievements include informed policy reforms and increased capacity for implementing gender-responsive measures, ultimately contributing to enhanced climate resilience and progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Expected key results

Key expected results include:

Increased policy and implementation capacity to support transitions of workers to green jobs
Informed decision making of key policy reforms to support social insurance coverage expansion.