Progress of Implementation of the SDGs in the Asia-Pacific Region

This presentation gives an an overview of the Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2019, published by UNESCAP. It provides the key messages from the report, a snapshot of regional and sub-regional progress in relation to the sustainable development goals (SDGs) 12, 14, and 15, as well as current challenges to implementing the environmental SDGs.

HIA for Economic Zones in the Greater Mekong Subregion

There are over 500 special economic zones (SEZs) across the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). This HIA framework was developed to identify, mitigate, and manage health risks and impacts in economic zones of the Greater Mekong Subregion and address transboundary issues associated with human migration. It proposes HIA as an effective SEZ management support tool to achieve optimum benefits for businesses and associated communities alike.

Education and Skills for Inclusive Growth and Green Jobs in Asia: Technical Vocational Education and Training Perspective

This presentation provides a 10-point summary of the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) perspective. Among the points raised include viewing TVET institution-based initiatives as an immediate solution, and considering the greening of TVET as a holistic approach for skills development for life and work.

Education for the Most Disadvantaged Communities in Viet Nam: Strategy for Delayed Marriage?

Find out how the Viet Nam Lower Secondary Education for the Most Disadvantaged Regions Project (LSEMDP) became a strategy that consequently delays child marriages. This presentation shares encouraging results from the LSEMDP Gender and Ethnic Minority Action Plan. It also recognizes existing paradoxes and dilemmas, and explores future directions to take.