Ramla Khalidi, UNDP Resident Representative in Việt Nam, spoke with Việt Nam News reporter Lê Việt Dũng about the evolving SIB sector and its role in addressing social and environmental challenges in the country.
Lack of capital, information, business management capacity and a sustainable market for their products were among the major challenges faced by social impact businesses (SIBs) in Viet Nam, said policymakers and international experts.
The number of COVID-19 cases in Viet Nam is decreasing but the adverse effects of COVID-19 on the businesses, especially those led by the vulnerable groups, are still prolonged and damaging.