The project started in 1997 with the support of the Post Graduate Centre for Human settlements of the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium. The project focused mainly on the following issues:

• Methodological discussion around the Master Plan, encouraging strategic planning and coherence in investment projects;
• Improvement of solid waste management, including a sensitisation campaign, pilot projects at ward level and alternative disposal options;
• Revitalisation of public housing scheme of Quang Trung and adoption of participatory management approaches;
• Targeted training on environmental planning and management issues for the People's Committee and for community leaders.
  

Activities and Achievements

The first consultation on public housing took place in 1997, followed by a consultation on urban strategies. In 1998, a solid waste action plan was prepared and a demonstration project on community based solid waste management started to be implemented.

In 1999 a consultation was organised on “Imagining Vinh's Future Identity” which led to the adoption of the first Urban Pact in March 1999.

In January 2000, a Project Document was prepared for the rehabilitation of the Quang Trung estate.

In March 2001, a Partners' workshop was organised on Strategic Projects concluded by the adoption of the Urban Pact 2.

In 2002, DANIDA launched a large integrated solid waste management project. The same year, community development activities started in the Quang Trung estate.

In September 2002, an institutionalisation workshop took place leading to the adoption of the Urban Pact 3 and the institutionalisation of the LA21 project within local government structures.

Localising Agenda 21 – Vinh City

Action planning for sustainable urban development – Vinh City, Vietnam

Project Contact

Mr. Nguyen Chinh Van
Coordinator, Vinh Local Agenda 21 Project
P. Lemao Opho Vinh
Vinh, Viet Nam
Tel: (+48) 38 841444
Fax: (+48) 38 843855
E-mail: ag21vinh@hn.vnn.vn