16 PROJECTS ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF VIETNAM'S MARINE ECONOMY TOWARD 2030
On May 2020, the Prime Minister issues the Decision No. 647/QD-TTg on approving Scheme of international cooperation on sustainable development of Vietnam's marine economy toward 2030.
To promote synchronization and focus of international cooperation activities on sustainable marine economic development in order to effectively mobilize and use the force sources, knowledge, experience and make the most of the support of other countries, international organizations and partners, the Prime Minister approves a List of 16 projects and tasks as follows:
Firstly, from 2021-2025, the Ministry of Planning and Investment shall assume the prime responsibility in the project to supplement mechanisms, policies and laws to mobilize foreign resources to invest in the sustainable development of the marine economy; the Ministry of Transport shall assume the prime responsibility for the project on investment cooperation in construction of marine and coastal infrastructures, seaport systems, airports and coastal roads; the Ministry of Education and Training shall assume the prime responsibility in the project on cooperation in training and fostering high-quality marine human resources; etc.
Secondly, from 2021-2030, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment shall assume the prime responsibility in the project of international cooperation on marine governance, integrated management of marine resources and environment; basic investigation of marine resources and environment; marine scientific research; the Ministry of Health shall preside over an international cooperation project on training of marine medicine for health officials, aiming to build and develop national and international maritime and island health networks, contributing to health care and protection for laborers and people in sea and island areas, etc.
This Decision takes effect on the signing date.
