Association of Southeast Asian Nations

The Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) has long been one of the developing world’s most active regional organisations. Set up in 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, it has — like the EU —helped to bring...

Vietnam Administration of Forestry

The Vietnam Administration of Forestry (VNFOREST) was established on 25 January 2010 by the Prime Minister. VNFOREST is an agency under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). VNFOREST performs the function of advising and assisting...

Vietnam Forest Protection Department

The Forest Protection Department (FPD) exists within the Viet Nam Administration of Forestry (VNFOREST). The Director of the Forest Protection Department also acts as the Head of the Timber Legality Assurance System Working Group in Viet Nam.

Center for Education and Development

Center for Education and Development (CED) is a dynamic group of experienced scientists, training specialists, educators and development specialists, committed to education and development causes in Vietnam. With projects in two interrelated, mutually...

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Vietnam)

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) is a governmental agency performing state management functions in the fields of agriculture, forestry, salt production, fishery, irrigation/water services and rural development nationwide,...

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Vietnam)

MONRE is now responsible for developing and implementing programs of education on legislation on land, to raise awareness of policies and legislation on land among agencies, organizations, households, individuals and communities, with special attention...

Research Institute for Sustainable Forest Management and Forest Certification

VPAs and SMEs in Mekong countries

Understanding the situation of small and informal forest products enterprises in the Mekong region in the context of FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreements. The Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) is funding the EU FLEGT Facility to increase...

Centre for Sustainable Rural Development

The Centre for Sustainable Rural Development (SRD) is a leading Vietnamese non-government organization, supporting poor rural communities to adapt to the changing environment and sustainably manage their own livelihoods. Our success is underpinned by...

NEPCon (Nature Economy and People Connected)

NEPCon is an international non-profit organisation that works to build capacity and commitment for mainstreaming sustainability. Our core focus is on responsible land use and climate change. We work with businesses, NGOs and governments on developing...