ckcvietnam, Author at CKC

CKC has for serval years engaged with ethnic minority communities affected by hydropower development in the Central Highlands for promoting social impact assessment and gender impact assessment.

Following that, CKC has recently supported a hydropower project to develop an Indigenous Peoples Plan (IPP) for affected Ca Dong (Xo Dang) communities in Kon Tum and Quang Ngai provinces. A comprehensive Indigenous Peoples development framework is proposed, including livelihood restoration and development, educational support, water and sanitation improvement, and cultural preservation. The IPP is expected to be the first step of an on-going process to achieve dialogical community development for affected Indigenous Peoples.

Household interviews are conducted in a traditional stilt house.

Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) are held in strict accordance with COVID-19 regulations.

The free resettlement area were constructed under traditional stilt house architecture.

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A 1-day Emergency First Aid Training was organized for all CKC members by the Vietnam Swimming & Lifesaving Company (VSLC) last Saturday (19 June 2021). The training covered first aid basics (scene assessment, priorities of first aid, reporting and hygiene) and the management of unconscious breathing causalities, seizures, non-breathing causalities (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – CPR and Automated External Defibrillator – AED use), choking, burns, critical bleeding control and minor injuries. The qualification adheres to the latest European Resuscitation Council Guidelines (March 2021). All CKC participants will receive a two-year valid certificate granted by the UK’s Swimming Teacher’s Association.

The training is compulsory to all CKC members in accordance with our health and safety policy. As social researchers who frequently engage with diverse groups in different areas, particularly remote areas where unforeseen circumstances may occur but lack timely support, necessitating our capacity to make fast and appropriate decisions is crucial. The knowledge provided by VSLC is of great aid and confidence boosting for our future field research as well as in our daily life. CKC highly recommends VSLC for its high-quality health and safety courses well-tailored with specific needs of organizations and individuals.

Photo source: VSLC

Writer: Chi DUong

A community-based research training was successfully conducted by Center for Knowledge Co-creation and Development Research (CKC) on 24 April 2021. Research approaches, methods, and tools were introduced and practiced by participants who were women from lagoon communes of Quang Loi, Dien Hai, Huong Phong, Phu An, and Loc Binh. Representatives from the Commune People’s Committees also participated and provided locally-contextualised perspectives into the discussions.

*The participants include local women and representatives of the Commune People’s Committees from lagoon communes of Quang Loi, Dien Hai, Huong Phong, Phu An, and Loc Binh.*

Facilitated by Dr. Nguyen Quy Hanh, Senior Researcher of CKC and Dr. Le Vu Truong Giang, Writer from Thua Thien Hue Union of Literature and Arts Associations, the training is structured into two sessions. The theoretical session introduced to the participants methods and contents to approach local culture; processes and requirements for collecting information; compelling storytelling methods; and principles for research ethics. The participants had the opportunity to present unique stories about Tam Giang-Cau Hai lagoon through various creative forms such as drawing, singing, poetry reading, or storytelling. These exercises also gave the residents in the lagoon a chance to share their obstacles, potentials and aspirations to improve the local ecotourism industry.

*Dr. Nguyen Quy Hanh, Senior Researcher of CKC is introducing compelling storytelling methods to the participants.*

*Mr. Nguyen Hien, the Vice Chairman of Quang Loi Commune People’s Committee is having a brief introduction about Quang Loi commune’s context in developing eco-tourism.*

*Participants from Huong Phong commune is preparing for the vivid story about Ru Cha mangrove forest.*

*Representative from Loc Binh commune is presenting the daily life of fishermen in the lagoon.*

*The participants from Huong Phong and Phu An communes are introducing their local cultures through traditional songs.*

The practical session engaged participants in practising research skills through a field visit in the Phuoc Tich ancient village. The participating groups obtained hands-on experiences in research by conducting in-depth interviews with the villagers to explore local values and cultures. The participants quickly grasped the training contents and formed early ideas for their research tasks, including recording stories, legends, poems, and historical knowledge in the lagoon in May 2021.

Dr. Le Vu Truong Giang, Writer from Thua Thien Hue Union of Literature and Arts Associations, is sharing about methods and contents to approach local culture and processes and requirements for collecting information.

The workshop is the first component of the Project “Sustainable Tourism through Cultural Heritage at Tam Giang – Cau Hai Lagoon” funded by PT Foundation (Australia). It is hoped that, with their spirit of zeal and enthusiasm for the Tam Giang-Cau Hai lagoon, the participants will contribute positively to the preservation of local culture as well as the development of local ecotourism.

Indigenous Peoples Plan Development for Communities in Kon Tum and Quang Ngai Provinces