Chi Nguyen

Chi Nguyen

Regional Communications Officer for East and Southeast Asia

Chi Nguyen, a seasoned professional with 15 years of invaluable experience across nonprofit and communications sectors. Specializing in rural development, environment, education, and children’s health and nutrition, Chi has left an indelible mark on the landscape of social impact.

Prior to her role at ILRI, Chi served as a Communications and Documentation Specialist for FHI360 in Vietnam (2013-2015) and as a Communications Officer for the Centre for Sustainable Rural Development (2010-2012). With a solid background in journalism and communication, she has developed numerous strategic communication frameworks and products for these organizations. She excels in crafting compelling content for social and digital platforms, bridging linguistic boundaries with impactful narratives.

During her tenure at ILRI, Chi has been cultivating strong ties within Vietnam's media landscape and collaborated with esteemed regional and international news outlets. Leveraging this extensive experience, she is poised to enhance the visibility and impact of ILRI across regional and global communities.

My Projects

Improving human health through sustainable value chains in human-animal-environmental interactions using ICT in Vietnam (ICT4Health)

ACTIVE

Improving human health through sustainable value chains in human-animal-environmental interactions using ICT in Vietnam (ICT4Health)

Technical capacity development to support ASEAN economy import MRL process and ASEAN MRL harmonisation

Technical capacity development to support ASEAN economy import MRL process and ASEAN MRL harmonisation

ROADMAP

ROADMAP

Increasing the standards and quality compliance capacity of the mango value chain in the Mekong River Delta

Increasing the standards and quality compliance capacity of the mango value chain in the Mekong River Delta

Vietnam Food Safety Project

Vietnam Food Safety Project

My Blog Posts

Workshop on food safety risk assessment in Chiang Mai, Thailand

ILRI News

Workshop on food safety risk assessment strengthens capacity in informal value chains in Southeast Asia

Linh Dang at a field visit to a slaughterhouse in Thai Nguyen province, Vietnam

ILRI News

Building capacity for the next generation of One Health researchers: Insights from SEAOHUN fellows at ILRI

Study in Quang Ninh Province

ILRI News

High prevalence of highly pathogenic avian influenza A virus found in Vietnam’s live bird markets

Training on AMR by OHI

ILRI News

Practical epidemiology training enhances researchers’ skills to analyze antimicrobial resistance and use data

OHI scoping

ILRI News

Collective efforts from a One Health approach to prevent zoonotic threats: ILRI's initiatives in Vietnam

WFSD 2024

ILRI News

World Food Safety Day 2024: Vietnam's commitment to food safety preparedness

Consultation workshop in Lao Cai Province

ILRI News

Identifying priority animal and zoonotic diseases in northwest Vietnam for future action

Groundnut farmer in Malawi (ILRI/Stevie Mann)

Gender mainstreaming lessons enhance climate action

Digital innovations webinar promotes equity and sustainability in agri-food systems

Digital innovations webinar promotes equity and sustainability in agri-food systems

FarmVetCare training

ILRI News

Strengthening disease surveillance in Vietnam: Insights from a ‘FarmVetCare’ mobile application training

One Health workshop in Bangkok

ILRI News

Advancing One Health in Southeast Asia: workshop highlights strategies for implementation and investment

CGIAR Science Day 2023

ILRI News

CGIAR Science Day in Vietnam showcases research and innovations for food security

Cattle farmers in Vientiane, Lao PDR

Livestock perspectives in food systems: a vision for sustainable agriculture

Training for retailers on hygiene practices in Can Tho Province

CGIAR One Health Initiative pilots a ‘rating’ system to improve pork safety in traditional markets in Vietnam

Group photo at the GASL 2023 conference

Global Agenda for Sustainable Development puts a focus on drivers of change in the livestock sector

Participants at the meeting

ASEAN and CGIAR program to boost Agri-food innovation

Launch of Food Safety Technical Working Group in Vietnam

Integration of a technical working group to strengthen food safety framework in Vietnam

Using stainless steel grid to separate pork from the slaughterhouse floor

New study confirms efficacy of low-cost interventions in reducing pork contamination in Vietnam

A lab training in Vietnam

Enhancing food safety research in pork value chains: Strengthening skills through veterinary officer training in Vietnam

Traditional market in Vietnam

The annual meeting of the Taiwan Society for Risk Analysis explored risk analysis in Vietnam

A farmer in Mai Sơn District, Sơn La Province, participates in SAPLING's trial models on forage growing (photo credit: ILRI/Chi Nguyen).

ILRI News

Unlocking livestock development potential: Stakeholder meeting fuels progress for Vietnam's ethnic minorities

Ha Van Kim, a Thai ethnic farmer in Son La Province, Vietnam takes care of his cattle (photo credit: ILRI/Chi Nguyen).

Issue 14 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia newsletter out now

Participants at the meeting

Enhancing participatory approaches to strengthen animal disease surveillance in Mongolia

Researcher intrview pork consumer in Hung Yen Province, Vietnam (photo credit: ILRI/Hai Ngo).

ILRI News

Investing in upgraded pork offers opportunity to improve food safety and incomes in Vietnam

ILRI team provided a presentation during the closing session to bid successfully for hosting the 2027 Safe Pork conference in Vietnam.

Global Safe Pork conference to come to Asia in 2027

Delegates visit Dong Quang Market, a traditional market in Thai Nguyen City

Global food system delegates join a One Health learning journey in Vietnam

Selling pork in Vietnam

SafePORK’s interventions have contributed to safer pork and food systems in Vietnam

Issue 13 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia newsletter out now

Publication updates from ILRI East and Southeast Asia, July-December 2022

ILRI and partners

ILRI research on zoonoses, food safety and antimicrobial resistance highlighted at the 2022 Global ODA Forum

Vietnam to enhance agricultural innovation in fight against climate change

Media clippings: Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture – CGIAR forum on research and innovation for low emission agriculture and climate change adaptation and mitigation

Cambodia taskforce scales up activities in line with country’s new food safety law

ILRI News

SAPLING initiative’s stakeholder consultation proposes priority activities for northwest Vietnam

Agroecology project supports capacity development for food safety in Laos and Vietnam

Vietnam One Health research partnership opens fourth provincial field site

ILRI’s Jimmy Smith and Hung Nguyen recognized for their contributions to Vietnam’s agricultural and rural development

ILRI News

Two new ‘One Health’ projects are launched to improve human health

Issue 12 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia newsletter out now

Publications update from ILRI East and Southeast Asia, January-June 2022

Nine new CGIAR initiatives to drive innovation and investment in sustainable agriculture in Vietnam

Genetic gains research to transform smallholder chicken farming in Southeast Asia

ILRI News

From national to local level: Leveraging SafePORK impacts on food safety in Vietnam

ILRI News

From national to local level: Leveraging SafePORK impacts on food safety in Vietnam

Media clippings: media workshop on food safety reporting

Media workshop on food safety reporting held in Vietnam to commemorate World Food Safety Day

Tọa đàm báo chí: hỗ trợ nâng cao năng lực giúp giới truyền thông đưa tin về an toàn thực phẩm tại Việt Nam một cách chính xác hơn

Nghiên cứu mới cho thấy khả năng kháng kháng sinh của vi khuẩn Salmonella trong các mẫu thịt lợn tại các cửa hàng bán lẻ và cơ sở giết mổ ở Việt Nam

ILRI PhD Graduate Fellowship: Assessing wildlife value chain and interspecies transmission risk of zoonotic diseases using a One Health approach in Vietnam(Closing date: 26 May 2022)

New One CGIAR initiative to transform livestock productivity, nutrition and gender inclusion in northwest Vietnam

Thông cáo báo chí: Khởi động sáng kiến mới dựa vào chăn nuôi giúp cải thiện sinh kế, dinh dưỡng và hòa nhập giới ở vùng cao Tây Bắc

Press release: New livestock-based initiative launched for better livelihoods, nutrition and gender inclusion in the Northwest Highlands of Vietnam

Media clippings: launch of a video report on the remarkable life of Dr Alexandre Yersin

Press release: The story of the remarkable life of Alexandre Yersin is told in a new short video report meant to inspire young people to address public health

Thông cáo báo chí: Câu chuyện về cuộc đời và sự nghiệp của bác sĩ Alexandre Yersin qua thước phim tài liệu truyền cảm hứng cho những người trẻ tuổi làm việc nhằm nâng cao sức khỏe cộng đồng

Issue 11 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia newsletter out now

Publications update from ILRI East and Southeast Asia, July-December 2021

Certificate of merit awarded to ILRI for sustainable development in Vietnam

Science and technology: a driving force in sustainable agricultural development

Press clippings – Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture – CGIAR coordination meeting 2021

CGIAR strengthens partnerships and research with the Ministry of Agriculture for sustainable agricultural development in Vietnam

CGIAR strengthens partnerships and research with the Ministry of Agriculture for sustainable agricultural development in Vietnam

What is next after CGIAR A4NH in Vietnam: Promoting healthy diets through systematic food system transformation

The world commemorates One Health Day amidst pandemic

Art exhibition showcases artist and farmer view of livestock development in Vietnam

Art exhibition showcases artist and farmer view of livestock development in Vietnam

Vietnam joins UN call to transform global food systems as UN Food Systems Summit kicks off

Art competition showcases public view of livestock development in Vietnam

CGIAR One Health initiative to forge a partnership of win-win cooperation in India

Better coordination and enhanced awareness essential for new One Health initiative in Bangladesh

Engaging key stakeholders towards a CGIAR sustainable animal productivity initiative in Vietnam

New CGIAR initiative in Vietnam must bring sectors together and make One Health applicable at grassroots levels

Issue 10 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia newsletter out now

Publications update from ILRI East and Southeast Asia, January-June 2021

‘Safe Food, Fair Food for Cambodia’—Future directions for scaling up the project’s interventions

Synergies in food systems transformation: CGIAR leads a dialogue with cross-sector stakeholders in Vietnam

Vietnam holds first national dialogue in the lead-up to the UN Food Systems Summit 2021

New chicken genetic gains project to transform smallholder chicken farming in Southeast Asia

Video: Five keys to safer pork in Cambodia’s traditional markets

Improving food safety risk management for a healthy Vietnam

Vietnam launches second phase of One Health partnership for zoonoses control

ILRI fellowship offers emerging researchers hands-on learning in using the One Health approach

Issue 9 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia newsletter out now

Publications update from ILRI East and Southeast Asia, July-December 2020

Nepal

Press release: Livestock research institute opens new office in Nepal

BMZ-funded project to share recommendations for enhancing pork safety and adoption of local pigs in rural Vietnam

Australia-funded safe pork project in Vietnam reviews 2020 achievements and sets goals for 2021

Exploring the use of participatory epidemiology in controlling antibiotic resistance

ILRI celebrates 14 years of partnership in agricultural research for development in Vietnam

Community engagement a key to success in livestock systems transformation project in Northwest Vietnam

Vietnamese One Health partners commit to strengthening their collaboration during visit to research site

Issue 8 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia newsletter now available

Publications update from ILRI East and Southeast Asia, January-June 2020

ILRI vacancy: Research Associate III -Gender (Closing date: 30 July 2020)

Food safety evidences and interventions from Cambodia’s Safe Food, Fair Food to reduce risks from animal-source foods

Are COVID-19 and other emerging infectious diseases a message from Mother Nature? —Leading Vietnamese media outlet interviews two of Vietnam’s Ecohealth experts

ILRI’s Nguyen interviewed on wild animal consumption in Vietnam

Issue 7 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia newsletter now available

ILRI vacancy: Post-Doc Scientist (closing date: 27 February 2020)

New livestock project in Vietnam can help improve livelihoods of ethnic minorities

Vacancy: Research Assistant – CGIAR Research Program on Livestock, Vietnam country project (closing date: 31 January 2020)

Publications update from ILRI East and Southeast Asia, July-December 2019

SafePORK project offers lessons on improving food safety in developing country for University of Sydney students

Enhancing food safety messaging: Media workshop bridges the gap between food safety research and communication in Vietnam

National taskforce of government experts and food safety researchers start work of ensuring safe food for Cambodians

New statistical modeling study helps forecast dengue fever risks in Vietnam

A healthy change: Food systems research puts safety first for transitioning markets in Vietnam

Behaviour change interventions key to preventing and reducing pork-borne illnesses in northern Vietnam

One Health experts in South and Southeast Asia join efforts to tackle antibiotic resistance in people and animals

International One Health Day: videos by ILRI and partners on One Health in action

‘Alt meats’ are not the answer for poorer countries

ILRI vacancy: Digital media and content specialist (closing date: 27 September 2019)

Field experiences from the first RHoMIS tool application in Vietnam

Video: Battling the mosquito-borne diseases: why it matters

ILRI vacancy: Research Officer – Livestock CRP country project, Vietnam (closing date: 03 September 2019)

The Battle to Curb Swine Fever in Southeast Asia

Issue 6 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia newsletter now available

The scourge of antibiotics in animal feed

Publications update from ILRI East and Southeast Asia, January-June 2019

ILRI research on food safety and One Health featured at the third Global ODA Forum for Sustainable Agricultural Development

Millions of small pig farmers in Asia threatened by swine fever outbreak

Using System Effects modelling to identify challenges, impacts and strategies for improving food safety in Cambodia and Vietnam

Pork from paddock to plate: volunteering to improve food safety in Vietnam

ILRI annual report goes online

ILRI’s support for South-South partnership to improve food safety in Asia

OiE posters on African swine fever now available in Vietnamese

More research on African swine fever is urgently needed: No cure, no vaccine and no treatment yet exists for this lethal pig disease

Regional experts join forces to improve smallholder pig sector in Asia and the Pacific

Expanding livestock production in Asia and Africa key to environmental as well as human welfare gains—New study

Press clippings: Regional symposium on research into smallholder pig production, health, and pork safety

fair

ILRI showcases feed and fodder technologies at ‘Krushi Odisha 2019’ agricultural fair

Issue 5 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia Newsletter is now available

Collaborators begin new One Health study of avian influenza viruses in Vietnam

Should we eat red meat? Depends on who’s eating—New York Times

ILRI and German partners conduct hands-on meat inspection training to improve pork safety in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia

Call for abstracts: Regional symposium on research into smallholder pig production, health, and pork safety

Researchers explore use of ‘nudges’ to improve safety of pork in Vietnam

ILRI in East and Southeast Asia wishes you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year 2019

Publications update from ILRI East and Southeast Asia, July-December 2018

Livestock data community zeroes in on big challenges

Senior Myanmar livestock official visits ILRI’s Nairobi headquarter to discuss possible research partnerships

NIHE–ILRI agreement to deepen cooperation in research for development in Vietnam

Livestock advocacy and communication: Making a greater whole

Vietnamese partners further deliberate on setting up a One Health research centre for better policy impacts

ILRI research on animal health and food safety featured at 15th symposium of veterinary epidemiology and economics

This week: A global event on Accelerating the End of Hunger and Malnutrition

Urgent action needed to close the ‘livestock data gap’ to address poverty and food insecurity

Join online: LD4D meeting, 28-30 November

Thanks to CGIAR funders of research for sustainable livestock!

CGIAR agriculture for nutrition and health program supports capacity development for food safety in Bangladesh

One Health: Antibiotic resistance, zoonotic diseases and food security in focus for SIGHT Award 2018

Lessons from One Health/EcoHealth in Asia presented at global conference in Italy

Call to improve food safety in low- and middle-income countries—From hazards to risks and from farm to fork

Video: Research Impact in Vietnam

First-of-its-kind study assesses antibiotic use in Vietnamese pig farms

Video: Food safety research in Vietnam: Partnership in action

Threat by vector-borne diseases discussed at AAU event

Bioaerosol sampling to detect avian influenza virus in Hanoi’s largest live poultry market

IFPRI, ILRI leaders: Sustainable small-scale livestock farming is essential to meeting the 21st-century’s protein needs

Cambodia food safety project sets targets for 2019 and beyond

UN reports rising numbers of hungry people worldwide

ILRI supports capacity development in addressing emerging infectious diseases in South and Southeast Asia

ILRI and India’s Assam Agricultural University strengthen their long-term partnership to enhance Assam’s livestock sector

Issue 4 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia Newsletter is out

Experts work to understand link between livestock keeping and vector-borne diseases in Vietnam

Publications update from ILRI East and Southeast Asia, January-June 2018

Strengthening use of One Health approaches in government ministries in Laos

Translating food safety research into policy action in Vietnam

ILRI Corporate report 2016–2017 now available: Investing in sustainable development

A4NH Releases 2017 Annual Report

Myanmar and ILRI meetings seek to cement cooperation in livestock development

ILRI researchers carry out initial survey of pork-borne diseases in southern Laos

Government of Assam and ILRI to work together in rural transformation project

South-South collaboration in tackling antimicrobial resistance in Asia

Vietnam begins carrying out new measures in managing risks to food safety

ILRI, CGIAR and Indian officials strengthen collaborations in livestock development in the country

ILRI policy brief on food safety in the smallholder pig value chain in Vietnam

Markets in Vietnam: A snapshot of transforming food systems

Thai’s Prince Mahidol Award Conference addresses emerging infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance

New project to tackle antimicrobial resistance in Vietnam’s pig sector

Issue 3 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia Newsletter is now available

Bridging the gender gap in livestock projects in Vietnam and Cambodia

The Indian Institute of Chemical Technology and ILRI to work together in livestock feed development

Publications update from ILRI East and Southeast Asia over the second half of 2017

ILRI East and Southeast Asia hosts two new PhD fellows

Vietnam-based project to design key maps and tools for managing climate-sensitive diseases

ILRI and Myanmar officials discuss collaboration opportunities in livestock development

The nexus between One Health, nutrition and food safety

Exploring opportunities for inclusive agricultural development in northwest Vietnam

Press clippings – science and partnership 2017: The role of livestock in the 2030 agenda for sustainable development in Southeast Asia

Contributions of Southeast Asia’s livestock sector to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

First empirical database of greenhouse gases emissions from the livestock sector in Vietnam

Animal health experts discuss approaches for tackling brucellosis in India

Lancet Countdown 2017 report shows climate change already damaging health of millions globally

Vietnam partners propose One Health platform to translate research to policy and practice

Vietnam agriculture officials and CGIAR draw up priorities for joint research in 2018-2020

University of Melbourne students learn use of One Health approaches in livestock research from ILRI researchers in Vietnam

Artificial insemination for swine launched in Nagaland, India

Improving capacity development on role of gender in pig research in Vietnam

Research for safer pork products in Vietnam

Policy dialogue to enhance inclusive policies in Vietnam’s smallholder pig sector

Tata Trusts team visit to ILRI Vietnam opens door for cooperation in pig production

CGIAR Agriculture for Nutrition and Health Program expands collaboration with Vietnam National Institute of Nutrition

Issue 2 of ILRI East and Southeast Asia Newsletter is now available

Feed-based intensification training to improve dairy animal performance in Karnataka

Publications update from ILRI East and Southeast Asia over the first six months of 2017

Exploring collaboration opportunities in visit to India foot-and-mouth disease research facility

Vietnam Institute of Animal Science and ILRI to enhance collaboration in livestock research

New livestock feed project to benefit dairy farmers in India’s Odisha State

Workshop identifies challenges, strategies for improving food safety

Exploring ways of uplifting pig farmers’ livelihoods in northwest Vietnam

Vietnam PigRISK project team shares findings on improving food safety in pig value chains

My Publications

Digital innovations to support equitable, sustainable, and resilient agri-food systems and last mile delivery

  • Dhulipala, Ram
  • Whitbread, Anthony M.
  • Unger, Fred
  • Chi Nguyen

Report of the regional workshop on One Health operationalization and investment in Southeast Asia

  • Lam, Steven
  • Chi Nguyen
  • Sinh Dang-Xuan
  • Unger, Fred
  • Thanh Nguyen-Le
  • Meeyam, T.
  • Hung Nguyen-Viet

Insights in improving food safety in smallholder pig value chains in Vietnam

  • Chi Nguyen
  • Pham Van Hung
  • Nguyen Thi Duong Nga
  • Duong Nam Ha
  • Phuc Pham-Duc
  • Le Thi Thanh Huyen
  • Toribio, Jenny-Ann
  • Sinh Dang-Xuan
  • Le Thi Huyen Trang
  • Hung Nguyen-Viet
  • Grace, Delia
  • Jones, Elizabeth
  • Unger, Fred

Consultation meeting on assessing and prioritizing wildlife value chains and transmission risk of zoonotic diseases in Vietnam

  • Ha Nguyen
  • Lindahl, Johanna F.
  • Hu Suk Lee
  • Hung Nguyen-Viet
  • Sinh Dang-Xuan
  • Thang Nguyen
  • Tung Dao
  • Chi Nguyen
  • Thanh Nguyen
  • Unger, Fred

Report on the kick-off workshop of the CGIAR Initiative on One Health and Improving human health through sustainable value chains in human-animal-environmental interactions using information communication technology in Vietnam (ICT4Health) project

  • Hung Nguyen-Viet
  • Unger, Fred
  • Sinh Dang-Xuan
  • Chi Nguyen

Animal welfare along the smallholder pig value chain in Vietnam: Current status, legal perspectives and way forward

  • Smith, A.
  • Bidesi, S.
  • Wijerathna, Y.
  • Doyle, R.
  • Shonara, L.
  • Jordan, D.
  • Toribio, Jenny-Ann
  • Purdie, A.
  • Sinh Dang-Xuan
  • Luong Nguyen Thanh
  • Trang Le Thi Huyen
  • Hung Nguyen-Viet
  • Phuc Pham-Duc
  • Hai Ngo Hoang Tuan
  • Chi Nguyen
  • Unger, Fred