The 2013 Human Development Report of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) shows that Vietnam ranked 127th out of 187 countries and territories participating in the ranking. Compared to the 2011 report, the human development index increased one rank, from 128/187 in 2011 to 127/187 in 2013.
VietnameseMaleThere have been many policies specifically for people in remote areas to ensure even and equal development.
With the theme “The Rise of the South: Human Progress in a Diverse World”, the 2013 Human Development Report was officially released by UNDP and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 3. The report analyzed progress in human development in Vietnam.MaleBased on key indicators such as HDI (composite index measuring health, education and income), GDI (gender development index), human poverty index (HPI), multidimensional poverty index (MPI). The report identified the challenges that many Vietnamese people face.Maleare facing in accessing basic social services and make recommendations on policy directions.
UNDP economic adviser Michaela Prokop said: Vietnam's HDI indexMalehas changed significantly thanks to economic development and the provision of public services. Survey results show that the average life expectancy of Vietnamese people has increased to 75.4 years. The estimated number of years of schooling of the people is 11.9 years and the average income per capita is 2,970 USD. “With a 41% increase over the past two decades, Vietnam is ranked among the 40 developing countries that have made more than expected progress in human development in recent years,” said Ms. Pratibha Mehta, UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam.
However, Ms. Pratibha Mehta also noted that VietnamMaleneed to overcome regional and geographical differences, especially gender inequality and multidimensional poverty. Currently, the proportion of female deputies participating in the National Assembly is only over 24%, a decrease of 3% compared to the previous National Assembly, the proportion of men with secondary education or higher is still higher than that of women (28% and 24.7%). This shows that VietnamMaleneed to promote gender equality, enhance people's voice and participation, confront environmental challenges and control demographic changes.
From the above report, UNDP experts believe that VietnamMaleshould focus more on policies to invest in people. Ms. Pratibha Mehta recommends: Investing in people is vital to help Vietnam improve its competitive advantage and thereby fully benefit from international integration. Accordingly, Vietnam needs to focus on education, nutrition, health and labor skills to increase access to jobs and create a foundation for sustainable development, improving the quality of people's lives.
(According to GD&TĐ) -LH
