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Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Nguyen Ngoc Hung delivered a speech at the event. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

According to Nguyen Ngoc Hung, SNV was among the very first organizations to accompany Vietnam in its national development path. The story of SNV is also a shining example of the strong and enduring friendship that binds the Vietnamese and the Dutch people. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1973, the two nations have cultivated a dynamic and trustworthy partnership built on shared values and a common vision for a sustainable and prosperous future. In this remarkable journey, Dutch NGOs like SNV have been indispensable, not only providing crucial technical expertise, fostering innovation and driving inclusive growth, but also significantly contributing to promoting people-to-people relations. By bringing Dutch and international friends to Vietnam and bringing the story of Vietnam to the world, they have been excellent ambassadors of people-to-people relations over the years.

Today, Vietnam stands at the cusp of the era of the nation's rise. In order to achieve development goals, the country needs continued cooperation and support from international friends, donors, including NGOs such as SNV in the years to come. Nguyen Ngoc Hung hopes that SNV will continue to coordinate with the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations and the Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organization Affairs. The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations pledges to continue supporting SNV's activities in Vietnam.

Simon O'Connell, SNV Chief Executive Officer at the event. (Photo: Dinh Hoa)

Simon O'Connell, Chief Executive Officer of SNV, highlighted the organization's significant accomplishments over its 30 years of operation in Vietnam. These achievements include the development of over 1 million biogas digesters, which have contributed to regenerative agricultural practices; partnerships to assist shrimp farming households in mangrove forests and coffee-growing households, boosting productivity while promoting environmental sustainability; and collaboration with the Australian government on an advanced rice cultivation program aimed at reducing the use of seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides to minimize environmental impact and enhance product quality.

In the future, SNV plans to deepen its collaboration, particularly with private sector stakeholders and academic institutions. The organization aims to prioritize trust-building and strengthening partnerships to broaden its network and amplify the impact of its successful initiatives. Together with that, the organization is committed to fostering innovation and enhancing the efficiency of its operations.

He extended his gratitude to both international and Vietnamese partners for their valuable support throughout the organization's operations. Additionally, he expressed his hope for continued collaboration and assistance from these partners in the future.

Christie Getman, SNV's Country Director in Vietnam, remarked that SNV is a non-governmental organization headquartered in the Netherlands, operating across more than 20 countries in areas such as agriculture, food systems, renewable energy, and water resources. In Vietnam, the organization employs integrated approaches in its projects to tackle climate change challenges. She expressed SNV's intention to further expand its partnerships, tailoring its activities to align with Vietnam's evolving context and needs, with the ultimate goal of delivering sustainable benefits to the Vietnamese people.

Nguyen Ngoc Hung presented a certificate of merit from the Presidium of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations to SNV. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) On this occasion, Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, presented SNV with a certificate of merit from the Presidium of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations for the organization's positive contributions to Vietnam's sustainable development.

SNV funds 9 projects aiming to address limitations in the biogas market A total of EUR 93,000 (USD 104,000 or VND 2.42 billion) is granted to selected projects aiming to address limitations in the biogas market.

SNV's Programme helps reduce Vietnam's gas emission by over 3 million tons The Biogas Programme has reduced Vietnam’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by over 3 million tons carbon dioxide (CO2).