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| Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO | |
|---|---|
| Name | Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO |
| Native name | Ủy ban Quốc gia Việt Nam về UNESCO |
| Formation | 1945 |
| Headquarters | Hà Nội |
| Leader title | Chair |
| Parent organization | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |
Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO is the official liaison body between Socialist Republic of Vietnam institutions and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, coordinating national participation in UNESCO World Heritage Convention, UNESCO Global Geoparks and UNESCO Creative Cities Network. It operates alongside Vietnamese ministries such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Vietnam), Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Vietnam), and Ministry of Education and Training (Vietnam), and interfaces with international bodies like the United Nations and the UNESCO General Conference. The Commission advises the Government of Vietnam on nominations to lists including World Heritage Site, Intangible Cultural Heritage, and Man and the Biosphere Programme.
The Commission traces roots to post‑World War II diplomatic activity involving Ho Chi Minh, early Vietnamese delegations to United Nations forums, and Vietnam’s engagement with UNESCO after the Geneva Conference (1954), expanding through landmark events such as Vietnam’s accession to the UNESCO World Heritage Convention and participation at the UNESCO General Conference and Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. Key milestones include coordination for nominations of sites like Ha Long Bay, Complex of Huế Monuments, and Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, and involvement in international programs such as the Memory of the World Programme and the Creative Cities Network. The Commission’s evolution reflects interactions with figures and institutions including the Prime Minister of Vietnam, the National Assembly of Vietnam, and regional offices of UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education.
The Commission’s mandate derives from decisions by the Government of Vietnam and mandates of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization governing bodies such as the UNESCO Executive Board, requiring coordination of nominations to the World Heritage Committee, submissions to the International Council on Monuments and Sites, and participation in the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission. Functions include advising the President of Vietnam, coordinating with ministries like the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Vietnam), liaising with agencies such as the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, and supporting implementation of international instruments like the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The Commission comprises representatives appointed by authorities including the Prime Minister of Vietnam and ministers from bodies like the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Vietnam), Ministry of Education and Training (Vietnam), and Ministry of Science and Technology (Vietnam), alongside delegates from institutions such as the Vietnam National University, Hanoi, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, and the Vietnam Institute of Archaeology. Its governance features a Chair, Vice‑Chairs, and standing committees mirroring UNESCO sectors: education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and communication, interacting with advisory councils such as the National Committee for Scientific and Technological Activities and specialist groups tied to the World Heritage Committee and International Council of Museums.
The Commission administers programs connected to the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, the Man and the Biosphere Programme, the Memory of the World Programme, and the UNESCO Associated Schools Network. Activities include preparation of World Heritage Site nominations for sites like My Son Sanctuary, coordination of safeguarding plans for Intangible Cultural Heritage elements such as Ca trù, promotion of research with institutions like the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences and Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, and implementation of capacity building with partners such as the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO and the UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
The Commission maintains partnerships with multilateral actors including United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, United Nations Development Programme, World Heritage Committee, and regional bodies like the UNESCO Bangkok Office, as well as bilateral relations with foreign institutions such as the British Council, the French Ministry of Culture, the Japan International Cooperation Agency, and the Korean Cultural Heritage Administration. It engages with non‑governmental organizations such as ICOMOS, ICOM, IFLA, and academic institutions including the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, and participates in international events like the UNESCO General Conference and the World Heritage Committee Session.
Funding streams combine state allocations from the Government of Vietnam, project grants from international agencies such as the United Nations Development Programme, technical cooperation from partners like the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the European Union, and contributions linked to programs of UNESCO. Resource management involves coordination with national budget authorities including the Ministry of Finance (Vietnam), project implementation by agencies like the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, and financial reporting aligned with standards promoted by bodies such as the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions.
The Commission has contributed to successful inscriptions of Ha Long Bay, Complex of Huế Monuments, Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, and My Son Sanctuary on the World Heritage List, and to safeguarding of elements like Ca trù and traditional Múa rối nước through the Intangible Cultural Heritage framework. Initiatives include development of management plans with stakeholders such as the People's Committee of Quảng Ninh Province, research collaborations with the Vietnam Institute of Archaeology, community education projects with the UNESCO Associated Schools Network, and transboundary cooperation initiatives involving neighboring states and organizations like the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO and the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Category:Organizations based in Vietnam Category:UNESCO National Commissions