Green Banking in Vietnam

Throughout the project lifetime of Green Banking, two intakes for the GFS degree will take place in the frame of the scholarship programme, in 2017 and in 2018 with up to 30 participants for each intake from Vietnam. After the end of the project the GFS programme will continue as a valid and accredited programme and will be offered by means of fees from future participants. The Green Finance Specialist degree is specifically targeted at professionals (e.g. Credit Analysts, Project Finance Specialists, Client Relationship Managers) who wish to specialise in the field of Green Energy and Climate Finance.

The main objectives of the programme are:

• Receive an overview of the market scope and potential
• Gain basic understanding of the relevant RE and EE technologies
• Be able to evaluate RE and EE projects
• Be able to use financial models and to develop term sheets for RE and EE projects
• Be knowledgeable about options for international climate finance and how to access such funds
• Be able to develop and evaluate portfolios of RE and EE projects

In order to obtain the GFS degree, participants have to go through the complete GFS programme. At first, selected candidates will go through the Online Training of 20 weeks. The successful participation in this online course qualifies them to attend the F2F seminar in Hanoi.

a.    Online Training

The Online Training is designed to offer insight information into Green Energy and Climate Finance for self-study. A series of virtual classrooms, short assignments and forum discussions will make the programme interactive and vivid. Among others the preparation of a term sheet for a specific model case is a prerequisite to participate in the F2F seminar.

• The GFS Online Training lasts 20 weeks; participants will need approx. 10 hours study time per week (depending on background knowledge and experience of participants) to work through the material (reading, watching video lectures, doing self-assessment tests, participating in the forum, submitting short assignments)
• The participation in the online courses is free of charge and includes access to text and videos, self-assessment tests, lectures from experts and professionals delivered via virtual classrooms, technical and organisational support via the forum and email
• Participants can print out a personalised copy of the course materials in the form of PDF documents (for personal use only)
• Course materials are provided in English
• Lecturers in the virtual classrooms will present in English

b.    F2F Seminar, Hanoi

The F2F seminar participants will activate the previously studied content and dive into deepening discussions, group work and hands-on exercises using a modelling tool. Furthermore, the seminar focusses on the exchange of experiences from RENAC experts as well as among the participants.

• The participation in the seminar is free of charge and includes materials (colour printed hard copies), coffee / tea breaks, lunch for the duration of the seminar
• Course materials are provided in English
• Lecturers will present in English; simultaneous translation will be provided
• The location for the seminar will be Hanoi; participants will be informed in due time about the details of the venue for the seminar
• Travel and accommodation costs have to be covered by the participant

The F2F seminar will terminate with a written exam which covers the full scope of the online and F2F training. Successful participants will receive a printed certificate including the grade of the final exam. 

Throughout the lifetime of the Green Banking project, two Train-the-Trainer seminars will be realised with up to 10 scholarships for participants from all five partner countries per seminar. Consequently, a total of 20 participants will have the opportunity to take part in a Train-the-Trainer seminar in Germany.

The Train-the-trainer seminar is directed to professionals with experiences in Green Energy and Climate Finance that wish to enhance their technical, financial and didactical skills in order to become a trainer in this field. The objective of the Train-the-Trainer seminar is to produce highly qualified trainers who can undertake courses autonomously.

The 5-days Train-the-Trainer seminar will consist of workshops and exercises at RENAC's training centre and a field trips to outstanding RE and EE projects. Participants will be equipped with hard facts and soft skills to develop their individual training abilities.

Throughout the lifetime of the Green Banking project, three Delegation Tours will be realised with up to 15 scholarships for participants from all five partner countries per tour. Consequently, a total of 45 participants will have the opportunity to take part in a Delegation Tour to Germany.

Delegation Tour is directed to representatives of the management or business development unit of financial institutions and has the objectives:

• To transfer knowledge on important issues related to renewable energy and energy efficiency
• To give participants an in-depth view into the German energy transition (experiences, challenges, best practice examples)
• To offer opportunities to initiate new business contacts and to engage in  international networking through B2B meetings.

The 5-day Delegation Tour will consist of workshops at RENAC's training centre, field trips to outstanding RE and EE projects as well as B2B meetings with financial institutions involved in RE and EE financing. Participants will have the opportunity to discover best case examples of RE/ EE technology projects and to exchange experiences with experts from Germany as well as partner countries. The outline of the seminar shall enable participants to gain knowledge with high practical relevance.

• The Delegation Tour to Germany is designed for up to 15 participants (from all five partner countries)
• Course materials is provided in English
• Lecturers will present in English

Seminar fees: The participation in the Delegation Tour is free of charge and includes seminar material (colour printed hard copies), lunch, coffee / tea breaks, field trips, travel and health insurance for the duration of the seminar

Travelling costs: RENAC will reward up to 50% of costs against submission of receipts. That is 50% of a return economy-class flight between India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Berlin or Frankfurt (up to 700 Euro). RENAC will provide up to 50% of hotel costs in Berlin and Frankfurt (up to 6 nights in total, up to 75 Euro/night). The participants shall cover at least 50% of ticket and hotel costs.

The main location for the Delegation Tour will be in  RENAC's Training Centre in the city of Berlin. Besides Berlin the group will also visit the financial capital of Germany Frankfurt am Main.  For more information about Berlin and Frankfurt please visit the following websites:

• www.visitBerlin.de
• www.frankfurt-tourismus.de/en