Viet Nam Country Report

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Implementation of Biwako Millennium Framework
in Vietnam

Regional Workshop on Monitoring the implementation of BMF towards an Inclusive, Barrier-free and Right-based Society for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific
Bangkok, Thailand, 13 - 15 October 2004

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Table of Contents

1. Review achievements and shortcomings in the implementation of the BMF in Vietnam
2. View/plans on the BMF of Vietnam, with regard to:
   • Indicators for monitoring the implementation progress
   • Institutional mechanism for monitoring the implementation ( National focal point, National Coordination Council on Disability, National Statistical Office ......)
   • Capacity building and technical cooperation ( e.g..., disability assessment, disability budgeting, project assessment from disability perspective) and
   • A right-based comprehensive national policy

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I. Achievements

• NCCD in collaboration with line Ministries, agencies to implement the Biwako Millennium Framework.
• NCCD submitted to the Government and Ministries and informed branches, self-help organizations its plans to implement these 7 priority areas.
• Disemninate information on BMF and those 7 priority areas through mass media, related bodies.
• Organization of Halong Conference on establishment of strategic, long-term strategy for NCCD.
• the 8th priority areas was proposed: social awareness raising that’s confirmed to be an important area throughout the Decade.

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II. Shortcomings

• Due to limited State budget, there is a delay in implementation of established plans and programs for some priority areas.

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III. Review/plans on BMF implementation

• Pursuing the indicators for monitoring the implementation progress.
• The National Coordinating Council on Disability (NCCD) of Vietnam acts as an institutional mechanism for monitoring the implementation of the BMF in Vietnam.
• NCCD in collaboration with respective Ministries set up plans of action for each priority area.

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BMF implementation among concerned Ministries, agencies

• 1st area: NCCD collaborate with Ministry of Home Affairs to set up long-term plans of action.
• 2nd area: NCCD collaborate with Vietnam’s Women Central Union to establish long-term plans of action.
• 3rd area: NCCD collaborate with Ministry of Public Health and Ministry of Education and Training
• 4th area: NCCD collaborate with Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs
• 5th area: NCCD collaborate with Ministry of Construction and Public Transportation
• 6th area: NCCD collaborate with Ministry of Post and Telematics

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BMF implementation (continued...)

• 7th priority area: NCCD collaborate with Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA).
• among these inclusive education was focused as a fundemental role towards education of children with disabilities.
• Specific plans of action on those 7 priority areas are set forth for every 2 -year period untill 2012.

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Capacity Building and Technical Cooperation

• Organize training courses, seminars, capacity-building programs to empower disabled persons.
• Nominate the capable, english-speaking disabled participants to the APCD’s training courses to enhance empowerment.
• Organize workshops, conferences on disability fields.
• Organize conference on International Convention on protection and promotion of right and dignity of disabled persons.
• Organize seminars on the “ role of NCCD in strategic development of disability field in Vietnam”

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A right-based national policy

A National policy focus on:

• Improved public awareness.
• Recognition of right and dignity of disabled persons
• the Day for PWD of Vietnam ( 18 April) and World Disability Day ( 3 December) are marked with activities on disabilities.
  • these days witness frequent media programs on disability.
  • facilitate PWDs into society,

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