Resources

INGO Directory

The Resource Centre produces an annual directory of INGOs operating in Vietnam, in English and Vietnamese. Abbreviated listings for member organisations of the Resource Centre are available online on this website. Click on the INGO Directory button on the menu bar at the top of this page.


Library

The Resource Centre maintains a library containing a wide range of information from NGOs and others concerned with development and Vietnam, including studies, reports, sectoral handbooks and other resources. The library database is available online.

 

Programme Resources

This is a section of the Resource Centre website which contains useful resources to support development activities of international NGOs and their partners in Vietnam.

 

Operational Resources

This section of the website contains information about operational issues relating to international NGO work in Vietnam.

 

Online Resources

This section of the website features links to a wide range of online resources, including digital libraries, information networks, regional NGO centres, online jounals, newsletters and websites.

 

Contact Links and Addresses

Links to other websites, including:


Avian Influenza Resources

Links to Avian Influenza resources and reports, as well as links to updates on the disease.

 

Starting INGO activities in Vietnam

General information and legal documents relating to how to start up an INGO in Vietnam.

Avian Influenza Resources

Organisational Response

Guide for Monitoring and Evaluating Avian Influenza Programs in Southeast Asia
This guide was developed by a regional Technical Working Group (TWG), consisting of members from the United Nations System Influenza Coordination, the Food and Agriculture Organization, the World Health
Organzation, UNICEF, the Academy for Educational Development, Abt Associates, MEASURE Evaluation, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Subsequent to TWG meetings, visits were made to Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam to consult with in-country partners and government officials from Ministries of Health and Agriculture regarding the logical
framework, indicators, and data sources.

The overall objective of the guide is to encourage the use of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) to support effective and evidence-based national highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) programs. Specific objectives
are to:

Click here to access the guide.

Response from NGOs in Viet Nam
NGOs responding to AI include: CARE, AED, MCC, CRS, VSF-CICDA, CESVI, PLAN, CECI, IFRC, American Red Cross, Netherlands Red Cross, Spanish Red Cross and Viet Nam Red Cross.

INGOs responding to AI in October 2006 include: World Vision, CARE, AED, MCC, CRS, VSF-CICDA, CESVI, PLAN, CECI, IFRC, American Red Cross, Netherlands Red Cross, Spanish Red Cross and Viet Nam Red Cross, SCUK, SCUS, SNV, VSA, FHI, Child Fund.

Please contact us if you find your organisation's details are incorrect or would like to be listed.

General information & updates on Avian Influenza


Official Websites - Viet Nam

Official Websites - Worldwide

Other websites with good sources of AI general information

INGO Directory

The VUFO-INGO Resource Centre Vietnam INGO Directory is a joint initiative between international NGOs (INGOs) working in Vietnam, the VUFO-INGO Resource Centre and the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO).

It aims to increase knowledge in Viet Nam and overseas about foreign and international NGOs working in Viet Nam and to help foster communication among these INGOs, the Government of Viet Nam, local groups and associations, and other international institutions.

Online search
An abbreviated version of the INGO Directory is located on this website. Visit it by clicking on the INGO Directory button in the menu bar at the top of this page.

INGO Directory

The VUFO-INGO Resource Centre Vietnam INGO Directory is a joint initiative between international NGOs (INGOs) working in Vietnam, the VUFO-NGO Resource Centre and the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO). It was first published in 1991.

The INGO Directory lists detailed information provided by member organisations of the Resource Centre, including their programmes and the provinces they operate in. It also lists the contact details for all international NGOs operating in Vietnam, bilateral development agencies, United Nations organisations, embassies, Government Ministries and other Vietnamese institutions. Other information includes summary tables of INGO work by province and by sector, official regulations governing INGOs and information about the People's Aid Coordinating Committee (PACCOM), the authority that registers INGOs.

The INGO Directory is available from the VUFO-NGO Resource Centre in Hanoi and from the Terre des Hommes (Lausanne) INGO in Ho Chi Minh City. It is free for members of the Resource Centre, while a fee is charged for non-members.

Online Directory

A more abbreviated online INGO Directory is located on this website. To visit it click on the INGO Directory button on the menu bar at the top of this page.

Listing in the INGO Directory

Full listing in the INGO Directory is available free of charge to member organisations of the VUFO-NGO Resource Centre. To find out more information on membership with the VUFO-NGO Resource Centre, click here.

Other INGOs registered to work in Vietnam who would like a full listing in the next INGO Directory are requested to pay a minimum contribution of US$35.00 towards the cost of producing the Directory. For more information they should contact the Administrator at:

VUFO-NGO Resource Centre
La Thanh Hotel, 218 Doi Can, Hanoi
Tel: (84 4) 3832 8570
Fax: (84 4) 3832 8611
Email: info@ngocentre.org.vn

Contributions for the full listing can either be delivered in cash to the VUFO-NGO Resource Centre, or transferred to the Resource Centre's bank account:

ANZ Bank
14 Le Thai To
Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Account number 11 06 04 for US Dollar
Account number 307 45 15 for VN Dong

Please don't send us a cheque - banks apply significant fees for cashing cheques and the banking regulations in Vietnam make it extremely difficult to cash a cheque which is more than 15 days old.

Other donations to support the work of the VUFO-NGO Resource Centre are always welcome!

Sector Classifications used in the INGO Directory

INGO activities in the Directory are classified using the following list of sectors.

Health

  • Primary Health Care
  • Reproductive Health
  • Disability
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Nutrition
  • Water & Sanitation
  • Health Education/Training

Education

  • Basic Education (ECD; primary; secondary; tertiary; etc.)
  • Inclusive Education
  • Teacher Training
  • Vocational Training
  • Foreign Language Training in Viet Nam
  • Education/Training abroad (including scholarships)

Natural Resources

  • Agriculture
  • Agroforestry/Forestry (including Community Forestry)
  • Water & Irrigation
  • Environmental Protection
  • Wildlife Protection
  • Natural Resource Education

Income Generation

  • Microfinance
  • Handicrafts
  • Small & Medium Enterprise Development
  • Social & Human Resources Development
  • Integrated Development (includes both rural and urban)
  • Community Development (includes both rural and urban)
  • Capacity and Institution Building

Other sectors

  • Advocacy
  • Culture
  • Information & Communication
  • Construction & (physical) Infrastructure
  • Disaster Preparedness, Relief and Rehabilitation
  • War Legacies: Landmines and UXO; Agent Orange
  • Gender*
  • Children*
  • Aged*

* These three sectors indicate the focus of the work, rather than the intended beneficiaries. Therefore, for example, "gender awareness training" or "work with street children" may be classified as "Gender" or "Children", but "nutrition programmes" where children or women are the main beneficiaries would be classified as "Nutrition".

Obtaining a copy of the INGO Directory

In Hanoi

The VUFO-NGO Resource Centre
La Thanh Hotel
218 Doi Can, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 4) 3832 8570
Fax: (84 4) 3832 8611
Email: info@ngocentre.org.vn

In Ho Chi Minh City
Terre des Hommes (Lausanne)
11/1 Dang Van Ngu, Q. Phu Nhuan, HCMC
Tel: (84 8) 3842 2773
Email: tdhlau@hcm.fpt.vn

At the moment the Resource Centre is not able to arrange mail orders and deliveries.

Feedback on the INGO Directory

The VUFO-NGO Resource Centre has endeavoured to include all international NGOs operating in Vietnam in the INGO Directory. However some may not be listed. We welcome hearing from any INGOs who would like to have an entry in the next edition.

The NGO Resource Centre would also appreciate it if INGOs could correct any inaccuracies that may have appeared in the current edition.

Comments, inquiries and updates should be sent to:

The Administrator
VUFO-NGO Resource Centre
La Thanh Hotel,
218 Doi Can, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Tel.: (84 4) 3832 8570
Fax: (84 4) 3832 8611
Email: info@ngocentre.netnam.vn

Online Resources

Below are a selection of links relating to various development sectors. If you would like to submit suggestions for additions to to this section, please contact the Resource Centre's Communications Advisor at: communications@ngocentre.org.vn. 

Contact Links & Addresses

The following pages contain links and addresses of useful resource contacts associated with development in Vietnam. You can also visit our Online Resources page for more web-based tools and information relating to development.

Development Indicator Links

UNDP Human Development Report Data
An interactive database of information collected in the Human Development Reports that allows users to easily compare a wide range of the country's basic indicators internationally. Information is also provided on the contruction of the Human Development Index.
  
General Statistics Office for Vietnam
Vietnam's resource for monthly data collection. It provides excellent information on trade, output, education, information technology, etc. National census data is also available.
 
World Bank Country Data Profiles
An overview of development indicators and links to more specific topics like information and communications data, gender and education statistics.
 
World Health Organization Country Data
A useful source for demographic and health related information including current regional health bulletins.
 
Ed Stats
Compiled by the World Bank from a variety of resources, this website provides detailed international, regional and national education statistics and related data.
 
UNICEF: Vietnam at a glance
Statistical information that focuses on health, education, gender and child protection.
 
United Nations, 2005 Millennium Development Goals Report
 
 

Other Libraries & Resource Centres in Vietnam

ADB - VRM Resource Centre
Unit 701-706, Sun Red River Building, 23 Phan Chu Trinh, Hanoi
Tel. (04) 933-1374 Fax. (04) 933-1373

UN Reference Library

UNDP, 72 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hanoi
Tel. (04) 942-1495 Fax. (04) 942-2267

Vietnam Development Information Centre

Ground Floor, 63 Ly Thai To St., Hanoi
Tel. (04) 934-6845 Fax. (04) 934-6847

Vietnam Fatherland Front and Member Organisations

The Vietnam Fatherland Front
46 Trang Thi, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3928 7401; Fax: (84 - 4) 3825 6331

MEMBER ORGANISATIONS

Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL)
82 Tran Hung Dao, Ha Noi
Tel:(84 - 4) 3942 151; Fax: (84 - 4) 3822 3323
Email: doingoaitld@hn.vnn.vn

Farmers Union of Viet Nam
103 Quan Thanh, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3843 4101; Fax: (84 - 4) 3733 4031
Email: pmqt-ndvn@fpt.vn

Vietnam Youth Union
64 Ba Trieu, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3822 7568

Vietnam Women's Union (VWU)
39 Hang chuoi, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3971 3437; Fax: (84 - 4) 3971 3143

Vietnam Veteran's Union

Vietnam People's Military Forces

Viet Nam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA)
53 Nguyen Du, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3943 2206; Fax: (84 - 4) 3822 7593
Email: vusta@netnam.org.vn
www.vusta.org.vn

 

Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO)
105A Quan Thanh, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3845 6303; Fax: (84 - 4) 3733 0201
Email: vufothongtin@fpt.vn
www.vietpeace.org.vn

Viet Nam Co-operative alliance (VCA)
77 Nguyen Thai Hoc
Tel: (84 - 4) 3747 0104; Fax: (84 - 4) 3843 1768

Viet Nam Layer's Association
261 Thuy Khe, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3847 4827; Fax: (84 - 4) 3847 4831

Viet Nam Journalists Association
59 Ly Thai To
Tel: (84 - 4) 3824 6531; Fax: (84 - 4) 3825 0797

Viet Nam Red Cross (VNRC)
82 Nguyen Du, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3822 4030; Fax: (84 - 4) 3942 4285
Email: vnrchq@netnam.org.vn
www.vnrc.org.vn

Vietnam Oriental Medicine Association
19 Ton Dan, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3934 9067

Vietnam Medical Association

68A Ba Trieu, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3943 9323

Vietnam Gardening Association
S? 15 ngách 71/14 ph? Hoàng V?n Thái, Qu?n Thanh Xuân, Hà N?i
Tel: (84-4) 3566 5476; Fax: (84-4) 3566 5472

Vietnam Association for Ornamental Organisms
19 Dang Dung, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3733 1592; Fax: (84 - 4) 3825 9617

Vietnam Association for Buddhism
73 Quan Su, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3942 2427; Fax: (84 - 4) 3822 3345
Committee of Catholic Solidarity
34 Ngo Quyen, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3825 3147; Fax: (84 - 4) 3934 4472

Vietnam Association for the Blind
139B Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4 ) 3845 2060; Fax: (84 - 4) 3842 5537

Association for the support of Vietnamese Handicapped and Orphans (AFCHO)
2 Ngo Thi Nham, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3826 3026; Fax: (84 - 4) 3822 5841

Vietnam Association for Family Planning
2 Le Duc Tho
Tel: (84 - 4) 3764 8091

Vietnam Association for the Elderly
12 Le Hong Phong
Tel: (84 - 4) 3733 4474; Fax: (84 - 4) 3734 2801

Vietnam Association for Acupuncture
49 Thai Thinh, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3853 4253; Fax: (84 - 4) 3853 4261

Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)
9 Dao Duy Anh
Tel: (84 - 4) 35742 022; Fax: (84 - 4) 3574 2020
www.vcci.com.vn

Vietnam Government Listings

The National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Office of the National Assembly

35 Ngo Quyen, Hanoi
Tel: (84-4) 0804 8079 / 0804 8278

www.na.gov.vn

GOVERNMENT MINISTERIES

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
2 Ngoc Ha, Ha Noi
Phone: (84 - 4) 3846 8161; Fax: (84 - 4) 3845 4319 
www.mard.gov.vn

ISG - International Support Group
10 Nguyen Cong Hoan, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3771 1736 / 6293 0597; Fax: (84 - 4) 3771 3071
www.isgmard.org.vn

Ministry of Construction
37 Le Dai Hanh, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3976 0271; Fax: (84 - 4) 39762 153
www.moc.gov.vn

Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism (MOCST)
51 - 53 Ngo Quyen, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3943 9915; Fax: (84 - 4) 3943 9009

Ministry of Defence
7 Nguyen Tri Phuong, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 - 4) 069 534 223; Fax: (84 - 4) 069 532 090

Ministry of Education and Training
49 Dai Co Viet, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3869 5144; Fax: (84 - 4) 3869 4085

Ministry of Finance
28 Tran Hung Dao, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 - 4) 2220 2828 Fax: (84 - 4) 2220 8020
www.mof.gov.vn

 

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
1 Ton That Dam, HaNoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3799 2000 / 3799 3000; Fax: (84 - 4) 3799 2682
www.mofa.gov.vn

Ministry of Health
138A Giang Vo, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 6273 2273; Fax: (84 - 4) 6846 4051
www.moh.gov.vn

Ministry of Home Affairs
37A Nguyen Binh Khiem, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3976 4116; Fax: (84 - 4) 3978 1005

Ministry of Industry and Trade
54 Hai Ba Trung, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 - 4) 2220 2101; Fax: (84 - 4) 2220 2525
www.industry.gov.vn
www.moi.gov.vn

Ministry of Justice
58-60 Tran Phu, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3843 8847; Fax: (84 - 4 ) 3843 1431

Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA)
12 Ngo Quyen, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3826 9557 Fax: (84 - 4) 3824 8036
www.molisa.gov.vn

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
83 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3834 3005; Fax: (84 - 4) 3835 9221
www.monre.gov.vn

Ministry of Planning and Investment
6B Hoang Dieu, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 0804 3358;  Fax: (84 - 4) 3823 4453
www.mpi.gov.vn

 

Ministry of Public Security
44 Yet Kieu, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3822 6602 / 0694 2545; Fax: (84 - 4) 0694 1038 / 3942 0223

Ministry of Science and Technology
39 Tran Hung Dao, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3943 9731; Fax: (84 - 4) 3943 9733
www.most.gov.vn

 Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC)
Tel: (84 - 4) 3942 4015 / 3942 0185; Fax: (84 - 4) 3942 3291
www.mt.gov.vn

GOVERNMENT OFFICES & COMMITTEES

Office of the Government (OOG)
1 Hoang Hoa Tham, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 0804 3100; Fax: (84 - 4) 0804 4130

General Statistics Office (GSO)
2 Hoang Van Thu, Hanoi
Phone: (84 - 4) 3846 4928; Fax: (84 - 4) 3843 8907
www.gso.gov.vn

National Committee for the Advancement of Women (NCFAW)

12 Ngo Quyen, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3936 4400; Fax: (84 - 4) 3825 3875

Committee for Ethnic Minorities Affairs
80 Phan Dinh Phung, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3843 1876 / 0804 2572; Fax: (84 - 4) 3843 8704 / 3823 0235
Email: cemma@fpt.vn

Committee for Storm Control
2 Ngoc Ha, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3733 5693/ 3733 5686; Fax: (84 - 4) 3733 5701

Committee for Investigation of Consequences of the Chemicals used during the Vietnam War on the Human Health (10-80 Committee)
35 Nguyen Huy Tuong, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3558 3760 / (84 - 4) 3558 4145; Fax: (84 - 4) 3558 3758
Email: comao1080@hn.vnn.vn

 
Government Committee on Religion
Affairs
53 Trang Thi, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3825 6300; Fax: (84 - 4) 3825 6300

Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organisation Affairs (COMINGO)

105A Quan Thanh, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3843 6936; Fax: (84 - 4) 3845 2007

General Department of Customs

162 Nguyen Van Cu, Gia Lam, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3827 2552 Fax: (84 - 4) 3826 3905
Email: thtkhq@hn.vnn.vn

Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT)
80 Quan su, HaNoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3942 1061 / (84 - 4) 3942 1062; Fax: (84 - 4) 3942 4115

National Centre for Natural Sciences and Technology
Hoang quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Cau Giay, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 7356 1786; Fax: (84 - 4) 3756 2764
Email: thaids@ncst.ac.vn

Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS)
1 Lieu Giai, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 6273 0466

National Library of Vietnam (NLVN)
31 Trang Thi, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3824 8870; Fax: (84 - 4) 3825 3357
Email: hdan@nlv.gov.vn

State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)
47-49 Ly Thai To, Ha Noi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3934 3327; Fax: (84 - 4) 3934 9569

Viet Nam News Agency (VNA)
5 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3825 2931; Fax: (84 - 4) 3825 2984

Viet Nam Television (VTV)

43 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3835 5931 / (84 - 4) 3834 3748

Radio Voice of Viet Nam (VOV)
58 Quan su, Hanoi
Tel: (84 - 4) 3825 5694; Fax: (84 - 4) 3826 5875

 

Information Networks & Mailing Lists

Vietnam

  • Vietnam Development Gateway (VnDG)
    VnDG is a member organisation of the Development Gateway for the application of ICT in support of development, poverty alleviation, and reducing the digital divide. VnDG is an e-hub gathering, disseminating, and exchanging information and data among ministries, government agencies, learning institutions, national and international organizations, in support of social and economic development, poverty alleviation throughout Vietnam. http://www.vietnamgateway.org:100/english

International

  • http://www.internationalrivers.org/
    International Rivers works to protect rivers and rights, and promote
    real solutions for meeting water, energy and flood management needs.
  • The Research and Media Network
    The Research and Media Network is an online social network for journalists, scientists, press officers and others who communicate about research - whether on health, environment, water, biodiversity, energy, agriculture,
    forestry, sustainable development or communications. The aim is to create a space for people to share information, contacts, news and resources. Registration is free at http://researchandmedia.ning.com/
  • Mailing Lists In India
    A comprehensive overview of mailing lists in India covering a wide range of issues from development and education to scientific and social academic topics. http://wikiwikiweb.de/MailingListsInIndia

Microfinance Online Resources

 

Natural Resource Web Tools

 

  • http://www.internationalrivers.org/
    International Rivers works to protect rivers and rights, and promote
    real solutions for meeting water, energy and flood management needs.
  • http://www.drinking-water.org
    The US National Academy of Sciences has launched a new web resource, providing
    information for decision-makers on global drinking water problems and the
    technology available to solve them.

Newsletters

 

Education 

 

Vietnam Development Resource Links

Vietnam Environment Links

 

  • Mekong River Commission for Sustainable Development
    The MRC member countries are Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam, who agree to co-operate in sustainable development, utilisation, management and conservation of the water and related resources of the Mekong River Basin, such as navigation, flood control, fisheries, agriculture, hydropower and environmental protection.
  • Landmine Monitor - Vietnam
    A report from the International Campaign to Ban Landmines that covers current policy, clearance activities, casualties, and services available to those injured by landmines in Vietnam.
  • MekongInfo 
    MekongInfo is an interactive system for sharing information and knowledge about participatory natural resource management (NRM) in the Lower Mekong Basin. In addition to over 4,200 documents (full-text and abstract) in the Library, Reference and Case Studies, MekongInfo provides: a Contacts database of individuals, projects and organisations, news and Announcements of events, relevant Web Links, a Gallery of useful resource materials, a Forum for online discussions, and a free Web hosting service.

NGO Centres in the Region

 

  • Directory of NGOs in the Lao PDR
  • NGO Resource Centre Pakistan
    The NGORC Pakistan operates within the framework of the Civil Society Programme of the Aga Khan Foundation (Pakistan). Based in Karachi, in the province of Sindh, Pakistan, the Centre has been in existence since 1990.
  • NGO Forum on Cambodia
    The NGO forum on Cambodia is a membership organisation for local and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in Cambodia. It exists for information sharing, debate and advocacy on priority issues affecting Cambodia’s development.
  • Online Network of Mongolian NGOS
  • PIANGO
    The Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (PIANGO) is a regional network of NGO focal points or coordinating bodies known as National Liaison Units (NLUs) based in 22 Pacific Island countries and territories. PIANGO was formally established in 1991 to assist NGOs in the Pacific to initiate action, give voice to their concerns and work collaboratively with other development actors for just and sustainable human development. PIANGO's primary role is to be a catalyst for collective action, to facilitate and support coalitions and alliances on issues of common concern, and to strengthen the influence and impact of NGO efforts in the region.

 

Operational Resources

The VUFO-NGO Resource Centre aims to support its member organisations with updated information about key operational issues relating to INGO work in Vietnam. This section of the website contains material shared for information purposes. It should not be considered as legal advice or a recommendation for any particularly practice or course of action.

The Administrators Working Group meeting under the VUFO-NGO Resource Centre also offers a valuable resource of experience in operational issues in Vietnam.

In future, this section of the site will include expanded information on key operations issues for INGOs working in Vietnam. Please contact us to raise specific questions or topics that you would like us to address.

 

INGO Meeting on new UN - EU Cost Norms

In October 2007, the UN Agencies, he Embassies of the EU Member States, and the EC Delegagation to Vietnam ssued a common set of UN - EU Guidelines For Financing of Local Costs in Development Co-operation with Vietnam, the so-called UN - EU cost
norms.

The issue of the UN - EU cost norms is part of the overall aid effectiveness agenda, and is a step in the process towards gradual alignment of donor cost norm systems with the government system.

At this point it is unclear what implications these new cost norms will have for INGO development programs and projects, which are funded by UN and EU/EC. A number of INGOs have raised questions and concerns with regard to the new cost norms, and potential negative impact.

To address these questions and concerns the NGO Resource Centre is organising a meeting the new UN - EU cost norms.

Please download the cost norms here for more information.

Time: Friday, January 25, 3:30 to 5:00
Venue: NGO RC, 218 Doi Can, La Thanh Hotel, building F1

Please register your attendance by emailing Mrs. Ngan Ha: administrator@ngocentre.org.vn

 

COMINGO Briefing on Foreign Non-Governmental Organisation Affairs in 2006

At the COMINGO dissemination meeting in 2007, H.E. Mr. Vu Xuan Hong, President of Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), gave a briefing on Foreign NGO Affairs in 2006.

 

Guidelines for the Implementation of the Regulation on the Operation of Foreign Non- Governmental Organisation in Viet Nam

Please click here to read the full of version 

 

National Programme for the Promotion of INGO Assistance (NPP) 2006 – 2010

On December 27 2006, the Prime Minister issued decision 286/2006/Q?-TTg approving the National Programme for the Promotion of INGO Assistance (NPP) 2006 – 2010. The Decision came into force 15 days after the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Administrative resources

Click here to read the original Vietnamese circular relating to PIT for in-country and overseas perdiem.

  • INGO Bi-Annual Reporting to COMINGO
    According to the Regulations on the Operation of Foreign INGO working in Vietnam, Foreign INGOs are to submit bi-annual reports to COMINGO in June and December. The report form can be downloaded here: Bi-annual report form for COMINGO

NGO ICT resources

  • NGO-in-a-box
    The Base Edition of NGO-in-a-box is a collection of essential tools for running a small-to-medium sized NGO. You can use this toolkit to set up and coordinate your office, organise and manage projects, collaborate online and support your campaigns. The Box contains a set of peer-reviewed Free and Open Source Software tools, with associated guides and tutorials, giving you the technical foundations to build upon. http://base.ngoinabox.org/

Further reading

  • Handbook of Foreign Non-Governmental Organisations in Vietnam, VUFO-PACCOM 2003
    This bilingual (Vietnamese & English) handbook outlines key regulations, guidelines and procedures relating to INGOs, as well as a overview on INGO assistance to Vietnam, copies of selected legal documents, and other relevant information.
  • Vietnam INGO Directory 2006, VUFO-NGO Resource Centre
    The annexes include selected Regulations and Guidelines for Foreign NGOs operating in Vietnam.
  • To Be Sure...Work Practices in Vietnam, by Lady Borton
    Lady Borton has worked in Viet Nam off and on for over thirty years. She is the author of several books, and is the international affairs representative for the American Friends Service Committee (Quaker Service) in Ha Noi and adjunct professor at Ohio University's Center for Southeast Asian Studies. We strongly recommend this publication.

Contact us for information on how to obtain copies of the above publications.

PIT Resources

 
Circular No 55/2007 issued on May 29, 2007 by the Ministry of Finance details personal income tax exemption for foreigners working for non-governmental funding programmes/projects in Vietnam. The circular states that the tax exemption applies to people with a foreign nationality, who have been recruited to work in Vietnam based on an agreement between an INGO and a Vietnamese agency to directly implement programmes/projects as written in the project/programme document and in accordance with a TOR for a foreign consultant. Others, including foreigners working as staff for a representative office, project office or working as a consultant for projects excluded from the application scale of the circular, are not included in exemption.

  • An unofficial English translation of the circular can be downloaded here
  • The original Vietnamese version can be downloaded here

Salary and Benefits Survey

This page contains resources for the NGO Resource Centre INGO Salary and Benefits Survey launched in 2005. The centre will soon launch a new survey for 2007 based on the process used in 2005.

PDF document - circulated via email and uploaded 9 May 2005.

Survey questionnaire and reference documents

An information session on completing the survey questionnaire was organised by the Resource Centre at La Thanh hotel on Friday May 6, 2005.

The Survey Questionnaire and Competencies Table were updated based on feedback at this session. The documents available here were the final versions used in the survey.


Information Session on the Survey Questionnaire

This presentation was given at the information session organised by the Resource Centre on Friday May 6, 2005. It provides detailed information on how to complete the Survey Questionnaire. The actual Survey Questionnaire (available above) has been updated based on feedback received from participants at the information session. The presentation does not reflect those changes.

Programme Resources

Reports

  2008 Strategy on Anti Corruption

Other Programme Resources

  Please also see the various Working Groups for other programme resources.

Starting an INGO

This page contains information and guidelines for INGOs considering starting operations in Vietnam. For more information please contact the NGO Resource Centre.


Background

Guidelines

Legal documents

Other useful links

NGO-in-a-box:

Attachment
[file] circular_07_viet_march_2010_re_decree_93_-_ingos.