Policies to promote university-industry linkages: International experience and lessons for Vietnam
Keywords:
University-industry linkages, OECD, PolicyAbstract
University-industry linkages (UIL) in Vietnam currently remain limited and lack substance, despite various policy efforts. This paper aims to conduct an in-depth analysis of international experience in order to derive lessons and propose policy recommendations to strengthen these linkages in Viet Nam. The study employs a qualitative analysis methodology, focusing on the policy experiences of three countries: the United States, Germany, and China. The analytical framework is based on three main groups of policy instruments identified by the OECD (2019): financial instruments, regulatory instruments, and “soft” instruments. The key policy recommendations proposed by the study include: (1) designing target-oriented, direct collaborative R&D funding programs; (2) fundamentally reforming intellectual property policies to grant maximum autonomy to universities; and (3) enhancing the state's role as a “convener” in developing strategic technology roadmaps and establishing reliable networking platforms.
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