Ramla Khalidi

Vietnam’s green rise ensures a just transition for everyone

April 18, 2025 | 10:57

As world leaders gather at the P4G Summit in Hanoi this week, we are reminded that the greatest transformations in history have come not only from bold ambition but from shared vision, one rooted in fairness and opportunity for all.

Sustaining growth and embracing opportunities

February 04, 2025 | 11:54

Vietnam’s economy has steadily regained momentum in 2024, benefiting from a global recovery in trade, declining inflation rates in major economies, and other factors.

Pathways aplenty for Vietnam’s circular economy transition

December 25, 2024 | 13:00

We are five years away from the finish line of the Sustainable Development Goals and halfway towards Vietnam’s socioeconomic development strategy for 2030.

How Vietnam can stay competitive in a changing global trade environment

October 30, 2024 | 11:27

As Vietnam prepares for the Vietnam Economic Pulse forum, co-hosted by the United Nations Development Programme and the Ministry of Planning and Investment's Central Institute for Economic Management, the focus is on adapting business strategies and policies to maintain growth and competitiveness. In this pivotal moment, UNDP resident representative Ramla Khalidi provides insights into Vietnam's economic landscape and future prospects.

Driving a circular transition in Vietnam’s agriculture

July 17, 2024 | 16:41

The circular economy has gained momentum in the agriculture sector because it can deliver a myriad of benefits. I would like to highlight its impact on climate goals, economic competitiveness, and protecting human and ecosystem health.

The keys to a just energy and coal-fired transition

April 17, 2024 | 10:41

The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) is a centrepiece of Vietnam’s commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Support exists for climate battle

February 10, 2024 | 22:47

Delegates at the COP28 climate summit in December 2023 agreed on some new and far-reaching commitments.

JETP a crucial step for Vietnam’s climate ambitions

December 14, 2023 | 15:15

Almost one year ago, the Vietnamese government agreed on a Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) to facilitate the transition away from fossil fuels towards cleaner forms of energy.

The priority steps required for successful JETP mobilisation

November 07, 2023 | 11:47

I commend the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and other key ministries for the second consultation on the draft resource mobilisation plan (RMP) of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). Over the past two months, the draft has improved significantly, benefitting from about 500 comments from concerned partners.