Sustainable Development Goals - Perspectives from Vietnam

Southeast Asia, a dynamic and culturally diverse region, is experiencing remarkable economic growth and transformation in the 21st century. Comprising eleven countries and home to over 650 million people, Southeast Asia offers a compelling narrative of adaptability, development, and potential.

As Southeast Asia continues to develop and play a prominent role in the global economy, this book aims for a deeper exploration of the region's challenges, opportunities, and contributions to the United Nations´ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The book is the result of the Transcultural Student Research Group 2022, a project conducted by the Transcultural Caravan at the Leadership Excellence Institute Zeppelin at Zeppelin University (Germany) in collaboration with HTWG Konstanz (Germany), the University of Lodz (Poland), the Vietnamese German University (Vietnam) and Fulbright University (Vietnam). The whole project involved more than 30 young researchers and it is an exploration of the SDGs with a focus on the application and implications of such goals in Vietnam. The book provides an in-depth look at the challenges and opportunities facing this country and region, as well as the potential for collaboration and sustainable development.

The book delves into specific aspects of Vietnam, including gender, culture, society, environmental issues, and management and governance, providing a comprehensive understanding of the region's vibrant and evolving economy.

Contents

Part I ‒ Overview on Sustainable Development Goals and South-East Asia

Natalia Ratajczyk
The History of Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals

Jessica G. Schwengber and Lukas Belser
Systematic Literature Review on SDGs: Trends, Disciplines and Geographies

Christian von Lübke
Southeast Asia – Diversity, Decoloniality and Digital Change

Part II ‒ Gender, Culture and Society in Vietnam and their Connection with Sustainable Development

Ngoc Lan Thi Dang
Navigating Traditional Culture of Gender and Institutional Norms: Autoethnography of a Woman Academic’s Career Advancement

Annika Phuong Dinh and Nguyen Thanh Thuy
The Role of the Education System in Promoting Gender (In-) Equality in Vietnam

Dinh Ngoc Thao Pham, Eliza Spocińska and Andrea Brütting
Gender Inequality in Vietnam and Its Driving Factors

Lisa Thien-Kim Tran
Vietnam’s Women in Leadership: Behind Outperforming Female Participation in Leadership-Background, Opportunities, and Challenges

Part III ‒ Environment
Huynh Truong Thi Ngoc, Florian Horky and Chi Le Quoc
Take a Deep Breath! The Role of SDG Fulfilment for Air Pollution in EU and ASEAN Countries

Raven Rudnik and Diana Zervas
The Impact of Road Transportation on Air Quality in Vietnam

Vivien Dinh, Patryk Kurc and Nguyen Hoang Yen
Environmental Issues in the Mekong Delta: An Exploratory Study of Local Awareness, Responsibilities, and Action

Part IV ‒ Management and Governance

Zino Manuel Roos, Lilian Susanne Isabell Evertz and Trần Phương Anh Nguyễn

Public-Private Partnerships for Sustainable Development: A Comparative Case Study in the Vietnamese and German Healthcare Sector

Friederike Schöler, Linh Ngoc-Phuong Nguyen, Nhien Thuy-Phuong Le and Trung Quoc Nguyen
Motivations and Leadership Styles: Preferences of Gen Z in Germany and Vietnam