Ensure the progress of implementation of UNDP-funded projects in the province

 View of the working session

 At the meeting, Mr. Patrick Haverman thanked the close cooperation between Binh Dinh province and UNDP over the years in the fields of waste and plastic management, climate change and biodiversity, bomb action, mines and sustainable rural development.

 UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Vietnam said that Binh Dinh is one of the few localities in Vietnam to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation with UNDP. He highly appreciated the efforts of Binh Dinh province in the process of preparing and implementing UNDP-funded projects in the province, including: Non-project "Piloting models of domestic solid waste management and waste management", waste from the fisheries sector to promote circular economy in Quy Nhon city"; Project "Supporting the implementation of the National Action Plan on ocean plastic waste in the context of post-COVID-19 green recovery in Vietnam"; Project "Smart coastal communities adapting to climate change in Vietnam"; Project "Vietnam - Korea Peace Village" in Binh Dinh province.

 Mr. Patrick Haverman (right) discussed issues related to UNDP-funded projects in the province.

 Regarding the Non-project "Piloting models for managing domestic solid waste and waste from the fisheries industry to promote circular economy in Quy Nhon city", Mr. Patrick Haverman said, one of the important results is The most important part of this project is the establishment of a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to process 2-4 tons of plastic waste per day.

 In the field of fisheries, UNDP is coordinating with Binh Dinh Fisheries Department and Quy Nhon city to implement a program to collect plastic waste from fishing boats to shore. This morning (November 27), UNDP launched this program, at the same time inaugurated a warehouse at Quy Nhon Fishing Port and handed over equipment to support the collection and transportation of plastic waste to 200 fishing vessels. Mr. Patrick Haverman hopes to receive strong support from the People's Committee of Binh Dinh province in implementing this Program, especially, in the future if possible, promulgating Binh Dinh's policy to institutionalize waste collection regulations. Plastic from fishing boats. In addition, it is recommended that the People's Committee of Binh Dinh province and Quy Nhon city speed up procedures for handing over assets to the MRF operator so that they can soon use electric trucks, which UNDP has just handed over to PC Quy Nhon,  in collecting and transporting plastic waste.

Mr. Patrick Haverman said that the project "Supporting the implementation of the National Action Plan on ocean plastic waste in the context of post-COVID-19 green recovery in Vietnam" is a project that has just been approved by the Global Environment Facility,  approved with a total budget of 2 million USD. The project will supplement and strengthen support for Material Recovery Facilities, and propose deeper interventions such as waste classification at source, solutions to reduce plastic in the food and beverage sector drink in Binh Dinh province. The project is managed by the General Administration of Seas and Islands (VASI).  Meanwhile, Binh Dinh will play a key role in implementing activities at the local level.

 Mr. Patrick Haverman also said that in recent times, UNDP together with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Binh Dinh, relevant departments, branches and local authorities have coordinated closely in building the Project. “Vietnam's climate-smart coastal communities”. The project will contribute to improving the resilience to climate change of vulnerable coastal communities, especially women, and enriching marine and coastal biodiversity in Binh Dinh province. To achieve the set goal, Mr. Patrick Haverman requested Binh Dinh province to speed up the project approval process and soon prepare a project implementation plan after approval.

 UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Vietnam congratulated Binh Dinh province in general and the Vietnam - Korea Peace Village Project in Binh Dinh province (KVPVP) in particular on the official allocation and adjustment of the investment plan, medium-term public private sector and central budget capital for the period 2021 - 2025. Mr. Patrick Haverman requested the Department of Planning and Investment and relevant agencies and units to speed up the implementation of project activities to realize  achieving the project's overall goal of empowering local communities of Binh Dinh province to develop harmonious, safe, resilient and prosperous rural communities through enhancing Access to demined land, capacity building and livelihood development.

 Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Tu Cong Hoang (left) spoke at the working session.

 Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Tu Cong Hoang said that in recent times, provincial leaders have always paid attention to directing the implementation of projects funded by UNDP; At the same time, we commit to continue to direct relevant departments, branches and localities to review and develop specific plans, ensure progress according to the proposed plan, as well as direct the project owners. seriously and effectively implement these projects.

Regarding the suggestions of UNDP representatives, Vice President Nguyen Tu Cong Hoang assigned relevant departments and branches and Quy Nhon City People's Committee to speed up the process of granting fire prevention and fighting licenses, environmental licenses, and permits. Construction permit for MRF warehouse. Assign the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to soon submit to the Provincial People's Committee for approval the Project "Smart coastal communities adapting to climate change in Vietnam".  Assign the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to actively implement the project contents "Supporting the implementation of the National Action Plan on ocean plastic waste in the context of post-COVID-19 green recovery in Vietnam". Request the Department of Planning and Investment and relevant agencies and units to accelerate the implementation of KVPVP project activities by 2024.

 Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Tu Cong Hoang thanked UNDP for actively coordinating, guiding, supporting, connecting and proposing the implementation of the above projects in Binh Dinh province; At the same time, we hope that in the coming time, UNDP will continue to accompany, support and promote new projects in Binh Dinh province./.