On April 9th and 10th in Hanoi, STI Vietnam had the continued honor of collaborating with the Agency for Private Enterprise and Cooperative Development (Ministry of Finance) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) to organize an in-depth training course on “Capacity Building For SME Support Units To Promote Productivity And Decent Work Through Digital And Green Transformation.”

Following the success of the inaugural session in the port city of Hai Phong, this is the second of five training courses under the “Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work (PE4DW)” project. This initiative is implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD). The program convened prominent experts, consultants, local officials, and representatives from manufacturing enterprises across the Northern region. The specialized curriculum was designed to help business support personnel enhance their skills, grasp sustainable market trends, and accumulate practical consulting experience in the twin transition within the manufacturing sector.

Delegates and experts attending the training course in Hanoi

Building on Success: Expanding the Sustainable Ecosystem in the Capital

With one-fifth of all active enterprises nationwide, Hanoi is not only an economic hub but also the epicenter of the most dynamic network of experts and business support organizations. Centering the course here holds strategic significance, creating a robust “launchpad” to propagate the mindset of sustainable development.

Sharing at the event, Mrs Mette Møglestue Deputy Head of Mission of Norwegian Embassy highlighted the critical importance of connectivity: “Today’s training has brought together the exact ecosystem needed to make substantive progress, including state agencies, experts, business associations, and the business community to learn and share with one another. This close collaboration is key to effectively scaling up the digital and green transformation while ensuring it aligns with local realities.”

Mrs Mette Møglestue Deputy Head of Mission of Norwegian Embassy sharing at the program

Furthermore, a recurring message throughout the course was the core role of human capital in development. Ms. Sinwon Park (Director of the ILO Country Office for Vietnam) affirmed that the transition process must be human-centered. Green production methods must enable businesses to solve the competitiveness equation while simultaneously improving the working environment, ensuring occupational safety, and unlocking development opportunities for the direct workforce.

Ms. Sinwon Park (Director of the ILO Country Office for Vietnam) emphasizing that technology and green production must always go hand-in-hand with occupational safety and human development

Equipping Practical Tools and Sustainable Trends

Throughout the two-day course, under the guidance of experienced instructors, participants were equipped with comprehensive knowledge. Distinct from conventional theoretical programs, the Hanoi training delved into practical activity clusters: from assessing the current state of enterprises and identifying support needs, to recognizing market trends and “greening” requirements. Trainees gained insights into stringent legal, supply chain, and international integration standards; simultaneously, they learned how to consult on twin transition solutions through the application of the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting framework.

Instructor assisting participants and addressing queries

Concurrently, the flexible learning methodology featuring practical case studies and facilitated discussions created a dynamic, multidimensional networking space bridging enterprises, experts, and support organizations.

A multidimensional exchange and in-depth practical space for participants

The Connecting Mission of Support Organizations

Speaking at the program, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Tho, Deputy Director General of the Agency for Private Enterprise Development, highly commended the course content. He expressed his expectation that, empowered by updated policies and support resources, the consulting workforce would have their queries resolved, thereby better fulfilling their bridging role directly designing and implementing appropriate support programs for businesses.

Mr. Nguyen Xuan Tho, Deputy Director General of the Agency for Private Enterprise Development,
sharing insights on the connecting mission

Accompanying the project as a co-implementing partner, STI Vietnam is proud to continue contributing to a robust multilateral networking environment. We stand alongside regulatory bodies, experts, and SMEs to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and integrate more deeply into the sustainable global value chain.

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