On December 30, 2020, the IWRP held a meeting to review the work done in 2020 and indicate its tasks in 2021. The conference fully evaluated the achievements gained and difficulties faced by the Institute in 2020, and set out directions and specific plans to implement the tasks in 2021.

Attending the meeting were Mr. Nguyen Van Tinh - Director General, Directorate of Water Resources, leaders of the Vietnam Disaster Management Authority, directors of the IWRP and its staff.

Mr. Nguyen Van Tinh - Director General, Directorate of Water Resources  

2020 was the year of difficulties and challenges due to the Covid 19 pandemic on the one hand that affected the implementation of the planned tasks, and serious natural disasters such as severe drought in Northern Central, Southern Central, and Southwest regions, and devastating floods in the Central Region on the other hand. Nevertheless, the Institute has overcome the difficulties, actively sought remedial measures, and successfully completed the tasks assigned by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Directorate of Water Resources, the Vietnam Disaster Management Authority, and others. Particularly, the Institute has effectively provided advice and consultancy to the Ministry and the General Department in forecasting water sources and preparing water use plans, on safe operation of reservoirs, flood prevention for downstream, etc.

Ms. Dang Thi Kim Nhung, Head of the Division for Water Resources Planning for the Southern Central and Central Highland Regions sharing her opinions

Concluding the Conference, Mr. Do Van Thanh, the IWRP’s Director General affirmed that in 2021, the Institute will try the best to perform well and successfully complete the role of a consulting agency in serving and supporting the state management functions of the Ministry and the sector by improving product quality, promoting technology application, strengthening capacity, and expanding markets for the Institute’s activities. It is expected that the IWRP will work more effectively in 2021 to raise up its position and prestige and improving the incomes of its staff.