Southeast Asia, a dynamic and culturally diverse region, is experiencing remarkable economic growth and transformation in the 21st century. Comprising eleven countries and home to over 650 million people, Southeast Asia offers a compelling narrative of adaptability, development, and potential.



As Southeast Asia continues to develop and play a prominent role in the global economy, this book aims for a deeper exploration of the region's challenges, opportunities, and contributions to the United Nations´ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).



The book is the result of the Transcultural Student Research Group 2022, a project conducted by the Transcultural Caravan at the Leadership Excellence Institute Zeppelin at Zeppelin University (Germany) in collaboration with HTWG Konstanz (Germany), the University of Lodz (Poland), the Vietnamese German University (Vietnam) and Fulbright University (Vietnam). The whole project involved more than 30 young researchers and it is an exploration of the SDGs with a focus on the application and implications of such goals in Vietnam. The book provides an in-depth look at the challenges and opportunities facing this country and region, as well as the potential for collaboration and sustainable development.



The book delves into specific aspects of Vietnam, including gender, culture, society, environmental issues, and management and governance, providing a comprehensive understanding of the region's vibrant and evolving economy.



Contents



Part I Overview on Sustainable Development Goals and South-East Asia



Natalia Ratajczyk

The History of Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals



Jessica G. Schwengber and Lukas Belser

Systematic Literature Review on SDGs: Trends, Disciplines and Geographies



Christian von Lübke

Southeast Asia - Diversity, Decoloniality and Digital Change



Part II Gender, Culture and Society in Vietnam and their Connection with Sustainable Development



Ngoc Lan Thi Dang

Navigating Traditional Culture of Gender and Institutional Norms: Autoethnography of a Woman Academics Career Advancement



Annika Phuong Dinh and Nguyen Thanh Thuy

The Role of the Education System in Promoting Gender (In-) Equality in Vietnam



Dinh Ngoc Thao Pham, Eliza Spocinska and Andrea Brütting

Gender Inequality in Vietnam and Its Driving Factors



Lisa ThienKim Tran

Vietnams Women in Leadership: Behind Outperforming Female Participation in Leadership-Background, Opportunities, and Challenges



Part III Environment

Huynh Truong Thi Ngoc, Florian Horky and Chi Le Quoc

Take a Deep Breath! The Role of SDG Fulfilment for Air Pollution in EU and ASEAN Countries



Raven Rudnik and Diana Zervas

The Impact of Road Transportation on Air Quality in Vietnam



Vivien Dinh, Patryk Kurc and Nguyen Hoang Yen

Environmental Issues in the Mekong Delta: An Exploratory Study of Local Awareness, Responsibilities, and Action



Part IV Management and Governance



Zino Manuel Roos, Lilian Susanne Isabell Evertz and Trn Phng Anh Nguyn



PublicPrivate Partnerships for Sustainable Development: A Comparative Case Study in the Vietnamese and German Healthcare Sector



Friederike Schöler, Linh Ngoc-Phuong Nguyen, Nhien Thuy-Phuong Le and Trung Quoc Nguyen

Motivations and Leadership Styles: Preferences of Gen Z in Germany and Vietnam