Mission and objectivesOn the ground in about 170 countries and territories, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships, and institutions so they can sustain their progress. In Viet Nam, the Government and UNDP partnership officially started in 1978. Since then, UNDP has been working closely with the Government and other partners to expand the choices for people and ensure that everyone has equal access to opportunities to realize their full potentials. The current Country Programme (2017-2021) contributes to three inter-related outcomes of the One UN Strategic Plan for Viet Nam, aiming to address poverty and inequalities; enhance citizen participation and protection of rights; as well as promote sustainable low-carbon development while strengthening the resilience of the targeted groups. - Outcome 1: Poverty eradication and greater socio-economic equity. - Outcome 2: Low-carbon, resilience, and environmentally sustainable development. - Outcome 3: Institutional accountability, people’s voice, and access to justice.
ContextWhite Paper on Project Savannah: Common ESG Metrics for Generating Digital Sustainability Credentials for MSMEs was launched in March 2024. Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play an important role in economic and social development by fostering value-adding activities, taking part in global supply chains, driving innovation, and promoting inclusive growth through the creation of job opportunities. In Vietnam, MSMEs account for over 95% of businesses and are vital to inclusive economic growth. However, many still lack awareness, tools, or guidance to begin their sustainability reporting journey. ESG concepts and sustainability reporting frameworks are often complex and framed in technical English. Project Savannah aims to empower MSMEs in their sustainability (reporting) journey through three key pillars: Metrics, Technology, and Opportunities. This report proposes a baseline set of metrics for common adoption by MSMEs globally, discusses the technology that can be harnessed to power MSME reporting, and the opportunities available. Translating the White Paper allows MSME owners, local stakeholders, and ecosystem enablers to access the content in a language they are most comfortable with — enabling broader understanding, deeper engagement, and more inclusive policy uptake.
Task DescriptionWe are seeking 2 Online Volunteers to support us by translating \"White Paper on Project Savannah: Common ESG Metrics for Generating Digital Sustainability Credentials for MSMEs report\" from English to Vietnamese. To this end, the Online Volunteers will be asked: - To translate the document, which is 26 page long into Vietnamese - To ensure the translation is concise, in line with our communications guidelines, and fits the audience The selected Online Volunteers will be provided with the document in the original language and will receive guidance on the target audience and our communications guidelines as well as other guidance as needed. Online Volunteers will have the opportunity to connect with the Inclusive Growth Unit at UNDP Viet Nam and gain insights into how the paper explores their perspectives on climate change and sustainability, highlights how they are leveraging ESG practices and digital innovation to drive climate solutions, and sheds light on the barriers they face in advancing climate-resilient businesses.
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