Our team
Laverage interdisciplinary Insights
At GS4Infra, we understand that true success is built on collaboration and inclusivity. By bringing together engineers, policymakers, and local communities.
Our story
The main objective is to gain understanding and provide concrete solutions to address gender-sensitivities arising in the policy making and public sector development of the WEC infrastructures, focusing on flood protection dikes, irrigation canal and sluice gates.
Project GS4Infra is a policy-supportive research to address a pressing challenge regarding the resilience of Water-Energy-Climate change (WEC) infrastructures in Cu Lao Dung District (Soc Trang Province, Vietnam Mekong Delta): Design and operation of the flood protection dikes, irrigation canals and sluice gates remain the sole mandate of engineers and technocrats, while gender-sensitive aspects, as important as they are, are largely overlooked.
Mr. Ly Quoc Dang (PhD)
Expert and researcher in the GS4Infra Project
"At GS4Infra, we believe that true resilience in infrastructure begins with inclusivity. By addressing the unique needs of women and vulnerable groups, we create systems that not only protect our communities from climate challenges but also empower every individual to thrive."
We focus on Soc Trang – a representative province experiencing trade-offs in managing water resources, adapting to impacts of upstream hydropower development, and climate change adaptation. The project outcomes will be relevant for the policy and development portfolio for two local communities, and the governmental authorities.
Management Team
Inclusivity in Action: Meet the GS4Infra Project Team
The GS4Infra project management team consists of two researchers, one technical consultant and two governmental officers with 50% gender representation ratio, and 50% representation of the youth group (under 35 at the time of application).
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy (MBA)
Co-Lead, Young Scientist
School of Tourism, College of Business University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH). Co-lead; knowledge institution KBPIOs.
Mr. Ly Quoc Dang (PhD)
Co-Lead, Khmer Ethnic
Gender cluster at Gender Action Research Newtwork, Can Tho University Co-lead; policy-advocacy institution KBPIOs.
Mr. Long Hoang (PhD)
Senior Expert
Expert and researcher in water management, agriculture and water infrastructure.
Ms. Vuong Kha Tu
Project Assistant
Fellow of The Mekong Thought Leadership and Think Tanks program, hosted by College of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Can Tho University , Vietnam.
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International Support
Karen Delfau
International Consultant
Water Governance, Gender, Knowledge Co-Creation Specialist - Research, Knowledge Management, Strategy & Facilitation - International Consultant
PhD. Chu Thái Hoành
MTT advisor
International Water Management Institute (IWMI) - Emeritus Scientist - Former Principle Researcher - Advisor for the Mekong Thought Leadership and Think Tanks Network (MTT)
Ms. Julia Joan Babcock
External Advisor
Founder New Rose City Consult
Võ Trần Trung Nhân
SEI Manager
Programme Manager Stockholm Environmental Institute Asia
Boripat Lepel
MTT Officer
A Program Coordinator and Program Steering Committee Member for the Mekong Thought Leadership and Think Tanks Network Program (MTT)
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Support from UEH
PhD. Nguyen Duc Tri
Support from UEH
Dean of Tourism School, College of Business, UEH
MBA Trần Hoàng Tâm
Support from UEH
Deputy Head of Finance - Investment Planning UEH
Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Phong Nguyen
Support from UEH
Standing Deputy Head of Department of Research - Development and Global Engagement
MBA. Vo Duc Hoang Vu
Support from UEH
Deputy Head of Department of Research - Development and Global Engagement
MBA. Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Liên
Support from UEH
Executive of Department of Research - Development and Global Engagement
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Support from Local Officals
Lâm Thế Vinh
Local Official
Head of HCTH Department of Irrigation Department of Soc Trang Province
Phạm Tấn Đạo
Local Official
Head of Department, Irrigation Department of Soc Trang Province
Phạm Thị Thuý Diễm
Local Businesswoman
Businesswoman - Homestay Co Hai Cu Lao Dung
Trần Thanh Tiền
Local Official
Chairman of People's Committee of An Thanh Dong commune, Cu Lao Dung district, Soc Trang province
Nguyễn Thanh Phương
Local Official
Deputy Head of Propaganda - Policy and Law Department, Soc Trang Provincial Women's Union
Trương Thị Ngọc Diền
Local Official
Chairwoman of the Women's Union of An Thanh Nam Commune, Cu Lao Dung District, Soc Trang
Diệp Thị Bích Tiền
Local Official
Chairwoman of the Women's Union of An Thanh Dong Commune, Cu Lao Dung District, Soc Trang Province
Thái Văn Danh
Local Official
Chairman of Farmers' Association, An Thanh Dong Commune, Cu Lao Dung District, Soc Trang
Dương Thanh Tràng
Local Official
Agricultural land officials build new rural environment in An Thanh Nam commune, Cu Lao Dung district, Soc Trang
Hồng Duy Khanh
Local Official
Member of the Standing Committee of An Thanh Nam Commune Youth Union
Nguyễn Văn Nhẫn
Local Official
Specialist in Irrigation Management, Dykes, Disaster Prevention and Rural Clean Water, Forestry
Huỳnh Thúy Nhân
Local Official
Vice President of Women's Union of An Thanh Dong Commune
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Investigators
Nguyễn Bảo Quỳnh
Investigator
Student of Social Sciences and Humanities
Võ Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc
Investigator
Student of Biotechnology
Nguyễn Thống Nhất
Investigator
Student of History Education
Nguyễn Hà Lan Anh
Investigator
Law Student
Our achievements
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Households Participating in the Interview
As part of the GS4Infra project’s commitment to understanding the gender-sensitive aspects of Water-Energy-Climate (WEC) infrastructures, 66 households from Cu Lao Dung District were interviewed. These interviews played a crucial role in identifying the unique challenges and opportunities that gender dynamics bring to the design and operation of flood protection dikes, irrigation canals, and sluice gates. This community engagement ensures that the project’s outcomes are informed by real-world insights from those directly impacted by infrastructure development.
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Run Project
The GS4Infra project spanned 12 months, during which a comprehensive analysis of gender-related concerns in WEC infrastructure was conducted. This timeframe allowed the project team to work closely with local communities and stakeholders, balancing the technical aspects of infrastructure with social inclusivity. Over this period, concrete solutions were developed to integrate gender sensitivities into the policy-making processes, ensuring long-term resilience of flood protection systems.
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Models Funded
As a tangible outcome of the project, two livelihood models were funded to support local communities. These models aim to strengthen gender-sensitive approaches to water resource management and climate change adaptation. By empowering both men and women through these sustainable livelihood initiatives, the project not only enhances community resilience but also promotes more inclusive development in the Mekong Delta.
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GS4Infra project constantly seek input and collaboration for the ultimate goal of building more inclusive and sustainable infrastructures for water management, agricultural development and climate change adaptation.
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