Quang Binh, March 6, 2025 – The Center for Highland Natural Resource Governance (CEGORN) held a conference to announce Decision No. 134/QĐ-LHHVN by the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) on the appointment of Ms. Pham Thi Kim Dung as Deputy Director of CEGORN.
13 Years of Dedication – A Journey of Commitment to Sustainable
Development Before her appointment, Ms. Pham Thi Kim Dung was the Chief Accountant of CEGORN, who has been with the center throughout its 13 years of formation and development. During that time, she not only excelled in financial and accounting work but also played a key role in ensuring transparency, efficiency, and sustainability for the programs and projects that CEGORN implemented in mountainous and highland provinces.
With extensive professional expertise, systematic thinking, and keen insight in financial and organizational management, Ms. Dung is highly regarded by leaders, agencies, and domestic and international partners. From resource management to budget supervision in community initiatives, she has contributed to building a solid financial foundation for the center.
Organizational Trust – The Mission of a Female Leader
Speaking at the conference, VUSTA leadership affirmed: “The appointment of Ms. Pham Thi Kim Dung not only recognizes her competence and dedication but also marks a significant step in the strategy to enhance female leadership roles in the fields of science, technology, and sustainable development.”
In her new role, Ms. Pham Thi Kim Dung will continue to accompany the Board of Directors in strategic planning, organizational management, expanding cooperation, and strengthening CEGORN’s position as a pioneering scientific center in natural resource governance, environmental protection, and highland community development.
Affirming Commitment to Equality and Sustainable Development
The appointment of a female Deputy Director clearly demonstrates CEGORN’s commitment to gender equality in leadership, enhancing the role and voice of women in decision-making processes. This is a consistent direction in the organization’s development strategy – where knowledge, ethics, and competence are prioritized, regardless of gender.
CEGORN warmly congratulates Ms. Pham Thi Kim Dung – the new Deputy Director of the Center. We wish her good health, resilience, and continued dissemination of positive values to the highland community and nature.
