KAS, in collaboration with ACVN will organize a consultation workshop on “Best practice of urban governance in Vietnam”. This activity is under the framework of the project “Improving Vietnamese city governments’ capacity in engaging with local businesses and resident groups through the documentation, exchange and application of selected national Best Practices” funded by KAS, implemented by the Association of Cities of Vietnam (ACVN). Under this project, a research study was conducted in 6 selected cities, including: Uong Bi, Ha Noi, Lao Cai, Vinh, Hoi An and Nha Trang. Three thematic areas are: 1. Administrative Reforms through promoting E-Government to improve public services for local businesses and residents (Uong Bi and Nha Trang); 2. Building city branding through promoting community based public space (Ha Noi and Hoi An); 3. Urban Environment Management through promoting community participation in source separation of waste (Lao Cai and Vinh); Research team is going to public their findings, seeking comments from participants for the draft report as well as recommendation for the ways forward. Half-day meeting will be organized in Hanoi with participation of representatives of 6 pilot cities, experts and relevant stakeholders.