EfD-Vietnam recently collaborated with the World Bank to organize the Advanced Workshop on CGE Modeling for Climate Change Analysis. This workshop provided participants with advanced skills in using the Mitigation, Adaptation and New Technologies Applied General Equilibrium (MANAGE)-World Bank model to analyze the economic impacts of climate change and assess adaptation strategies.
This comprehensive training program was delivered in a hybrid format, combining two online sessions (held in December 2024 and March 2025) and an intensive in-person training from March 31 to April 4, 2025, at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH).
Capacity building with global expertise
The training featured instructions by Martin Aarøe Christensen, a leading CGE modeler and trainer from the World Bank. His extensive experience in macroeconomic modeling and climate policy provided valuable insights into the practical application of CGE models. Participants learned to interpret complex model outputs and use them to support climate-related policy design.
“I first studied CGE models about 15 years ago during my PhD program, focusing mainly on basic, macroeconomic applications. This workshop introduced me to the more advanced and updated MANAGE model from the World Bank, which has significantly deepened my understanding and equipped me with the tools to apply CGE modeling to climate change research,” said Le Thanh Loan, an EfD researcher who participated in the workshop.
Strengthening research and policy capacity
Seventeen participants from universities and research institutions across Vietnam engaged with a wide range of topics, from foundational CGE modeling principles to complex climate policy simulations using damage functions and adaptation strategies. Each participant received hands-on training with real datasets and technical materials prepared by the World Bank.
“This CGE model is a useful tool for forecasting environmental impacts, assessing policy effects, and exploring carbon market research. It holds great potential for evidence-based policymaking” said Nguyen Trong Hanh from Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam.
This workshop is part of EfD Vietnam’s ongoing commitment to building the capacity of researchers and policymakers to apply economic tools to environmental challenges. It supports the growing demand for data-driven climate policy in Vietnam and the Southeast Asia region.
“Following this workshop, I hope we can establish one or two research groups to apply the MANAGE-World Bank model in developing climate change scenarios and conducting policy-relevant analyses. This will support evidence-based adaptation strategies for developing countries like Vietnam,” said Pham Khanh Nam, Director of EfD Vietnam.
By: Nhan Le