Ha Noi, 10 February 2011 – UN Resident Coordinator John Hendra recently shared his views with Vietnam Investment Review and Viet Nam Net online newspaper regarding economic, social and political issues affecting the country in 2011.
In a question and answer with Viet Nam Net, Mr. Hendra gave his perspective on Viet Nam becoming a middle-income country and beginning implementation of the country's new Socio-Economic Development Plan for 2011-2015. He also addressed the upcoming National Party Congress and Elections of the National Assembly and People’s Councils, and lessons Viet Nam could learn from it's neighbour China. Click here to read the article: VN should prioritize macroeconomic stabilization and fighting inflation, UN official
Mr. Hendra spoke with Vietnam Investment Review about the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), including Viet Nam's impressive progress and what is still needed to ensure all the goals and targets are reached by the 2015 deadline. Click here to read the article: UN urges renewed efforts on MDGs
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