Caitlin Wiesen

Minister Nguyen Chi Dung hosts outgoing UNDP Resident Representative

August 31, 2022 | 11:00

MPI- Minister Nguyen Chi Dung hosts a reception for outgoing United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative Caitlin Wiesen on August 30.

Finance and governance accelerators for Just Energy Transition

July 29, 2022 | 15:30

Initial results of the energy transition to date have proven that finance is not a constraint and new governance solutions are key to a Just Energy Transition.

3Vs for gender-inclusive circular era

July 01, 2022 | 14:33

The world is facing three interlinked planetary crises: a climate emergency, environmental pollution, and biodiversity. Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, explains why each issue needs to be resolved if humanity is to have a viable future on this planet.

How to lead the global plastics issue

May 12, 2022 | 17:13

As global momentum builds on ending plastic pollution and marine debris, Vietnam is strengthening its ability to build back better from COVID-19 and transition to a circular economy. Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative in Vietnam of the United Nations Development Programme, and Grete Løchen, Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam, write about the changes ahead.

Building immediate resiliency for a more robust economy

April 26, 2022 | 11:30

Vietnam’s economy has reaped relatively positive growth for Q1. Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative in Vietnam for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), talked with VIR’s Nguyen Dat about the economic outlook for the entire year, with some recommendations for stronger results.

The tactics to drive a gender- inclusive circular economy

March 23, 2022 | 15:12

Vietnam is striving to build for the future and accelerate a green and inclusive economic rebound. Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative in Vietnam for the United Nations Development Programme, shows how it can be done with a pointed strategy that also take into account gender equality issues.

Strategy alignment key for COP goals

February 17, 2022 | 10:15

With its efforts to combat climate change, Vietnam has made new promises in this area, while keeping its economy continuing to grow. Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative in Vietnam of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), talked with VIR’s Thanh Thu about how the economy is performing and the way it can move forward with implementation of its strong commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Establishing standards to reach sustainable development goals

July 16, 2021 | 13:56

Vietnam is making efforts to build up smart cities that can be resilient to climate change.

Cooperation at heart of major efforts to protect ecosystem

June 11, 2021 | 09:00

On the occasion of the World Environment Day this year themed “Reimagine. Recreate. Restore.”, Caitlin Wiesen, resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Dat about Vietnam’s efforts to protect the environment in pursuit of sustainable development.

Vietnamese show stronger interest in legislative body: UNDP representative

May 22, 2021 | 21:29

Vietnamese people are showing stronger interest in the National Assembly and issues related to the powerful agency, reflected by their high level of engagement in preparations for the upcoming elections of deputies to the 15th NA and People’s Councils at all levels in the 2021-2026 tenure, UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen has said.

Mine action in Vietnam making progress: UNDP country chief

April 09, 2021 | 11:10

The mine action sector in Vietnam is blessed with a strong and genuine partnership between the government and development partners, and the important progress made over the past few years is a clear indicator that it is indeed feasible for it to think big and make ambitious yet realistic strategies and plans to reach the finish line.

Joint efforts by government, citizens key to success in fighting COVID-19: Survey

December 09, 2020 | 09:25

Caitlin Wiesen, UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam, said on December 8 that the Vietnamese Government’s quick and effective response in combination with the public’s trust and observance of prevention and control measures were key to the country’s success in containing the COVID-19 pandemic.