As Vietnam deepens its integration into the global economy, environmental sustainability becomes crucial for economic competitiveness and sustained development. Provincial governments play a pivotal role in strengthening Vietnam’s green growth trajectory, particularly following the recent decentralization of environmental protection responsibilities to sub-national governments. On July 18, 130 provincial and business leaders attended a USAID-supported workshop to discuss emerging challenges to economic development and environmental protection and solutions to these challenges.

Through USAID’s support, provincial leaders are gaining valuable insights from the private sector on how to shape business and investment environments that facilitate green growth, including through advancing favorable policies for green enterprises and technologies. [Provincial Green Index Initiative]