The Association of Cities of Vietnam (ACVN, Vietnamese: Hiệp hội các đô thị Việt Nam) is the national association of city governments in Vietnam. ACVN’s membership includes the main cities and towns throughout the country. The mission of ACVN is to create a network for mutual support and exchange of experiences in urban management and development contributing to the economic, cultural and social development of Vietnamese cities. The Association supports cooperation among members and plays an advocacy role towards the Government of Vietnam by developing inter-city programmes, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experience on issues pertaining to urban development, and organizing training courses on technical issues and political forums on national matters.