Journal SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICIES AND MANAGEMENT

Institutionalizing policies to attract overseas Vietnamese scientific and technological intellectuals to participate in the development of science, technology and innovation in Vietnam

Nguyen Lan Anh — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Human resource development, including the development of scientific and technological human resources and the overseas Vietnamese experts, is one of the strategic breakthroughs confirmed in the 10-year Socio-Economic Development Strategy for 2021-2030. On May 11, 2022, the Prime Minister issued the Strategy for the Development of Science, technology and innovation until 2030, with various goals, tasks, and solutions aimed at promoting the development and application of science, technology and innovation (STI), highlighting the role and participation of the Vietnamese intellectuals abroad. With the aim to propose solutions to strengthen the attraction of overseas Vietnamese intellectuals in the development of STI, the article covers the following main topics: (i) Concept, categorization, role, and characteristics of the overseas Vietnamese intellectual community; (ii) Policies to attract and utilize overseas intellectuals in China and South Korea; (iii) The Party's and the State's policies toward overseas Vietnamese intellectuals; (iv) Proposals for institutionalizing policies to attract overseas Vietnamese scientific and technological intellectuals to participate in STI development.

Code: 24102201

Developing digital human resources in the European Union and implications for Vietnam

Trinh Thanh Vinh — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The article analyzes the development of digital human resources in the European Union (EU) and suggests solutions for Vietnam. In the context of global digital transformation, the EU has developed many policies and strategies to improve digital skills for the workforce, from basic to advanced skills. The article also points out the major challenges that the EU faces, including the gap in digital skills, difficulties in retraining workers, and gender inequality in the technology sector. Based on the lessons of the EU, the author offers some suggestions for Vietnam on building a digital skills development strategy, promoting public-private partnerships, and narrowing the skills gap between regions.

Code: 24101501

The European Union’s science, technology and innovation development policy to respond to the challenges of the new context

Hoa Huu Cuong — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Summary:

In the context of a rapidly changing world due to global challenges such as the COVID pandemic, geopolitical competition among major powers, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and, especially, the explosion of the Fourth Industrial Revolution has greatly affected the development of countries and regions around the world. Meanwhile, the European Union (EU) is lacking the motivation to innovate and facing many environmental and social challenges. In addition, the EU is lagging behind other countries, specifically: Losing to the United States in knowledge-based industries and the number of high-tech human resources; Being surpassed by Japan and South Korea in the high-tech product market; Facing great competitive pressure from China and India, which have increased in high-value-added industries based on cheap human resources. Recognizing this new context, the EU has implemented many measures to develop science, technology and innovation (STI). The EU's experience is a valuable suggestion for Vietnam in its implementation of STI development policies.

Code: 24102101

New trends in science, technology and innovation policy development to promote green growth and sustainable development

Dang Thu Giang, Cao The Anh, Duong Kieu Trinh — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Science, technology and innovation (STI) are key elements in ensuring and promoting green growth and sustainable development. Despite this, the world continues to face persistent challenges in energy, climate change, and environmental risks to people's health and well-being, while rapid technological advancements introduce new risks and uncertainties. Therefore, the problem for STI policymakers is to promote economic growth while minimizing the unwanted impacts of STIs on the environment and social security, with the core motto “leaving no one behind”. This article aims to understand the trends of the STI policy development in the world in the context of green growth, and sustainable development thereby linking it to Vietnam and identifying the problems posed to it. The article comprises four sections: (1) Trends in green growth, and sustainable development and the role of STI; (2) Green growth and sustainable development requirements for the STI policy development; (3) New trends in the STI policy development in the context of green growth and sustainable development; (4) Implications for STI policy development in Vietnam.

Code: 24091601

Applying design thinking in public policy formulation and implications for Vietnam

Nguyen Ha Thi Quynh Trang, Pham Thi Tham, Pham Thi Linh — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Design Thinking first emerged as a concept around the 1950s - 1960s of the 20th century. However, the role and contributions of design thinking have been recognized not only in the field of design but also in the progress of science, business management, and education... In the field of public policy, design thinking is considered an approach that can be employed to tackle complex issues, offering tools for managers to explore creative opportunities, streamline organizations, and manage resources more effectively. In the policy-making stages, design thinking is regarded as an approach to better understanding and structuring the policy issues. It is characterized by a creative process involving multiple stakeholders, especially policy beneficiaries. Besides systematizing the basic concept of design thinking, this paper will summarize the potential of applying design thinking in the public policy cycle and discuss its debates and limitations, thereby offering suggestions for Vietnam.

Code: 24102801

Corporate social responsibility of agricultural enterprises and cooperatives: Empirical research by the fieldtrip survey in Binh Duong provinces

Vu Thanh Ha, Nguyen Chien Thang, Nguyen Viet Long — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Cooperate Social Responsibility (CSR) received a large of attention in recent years. It is one of the most important criteria in assessing the level of contribution of businesses to the community with the societies of every country in the world. According to statistics at the end of 2023, the proportion of agriculture accounts for 2.64% of the overall economic structure of Binh Duong province. However, Binh Duong always determines that agriculture and rural areas play an important role in the sustainable development of the province. Following the sustainable development and international commitments from the new generation FTAs of the province's agricultural sector, implementing corporate social responsibility is extremely necessary and strategic. Based on a survey of agricultural enterprises and cooperatives in Binh Duong province in 2023, this article introduces an overview of some positive results as well as difficulties in implementing social responsibility at agricultural enterprises/cooperatives, thereby suggesting some solutions to further strengthen the implementation of corporate social responsibility in the future.

Code: 24102102

Experiences of some developing countries in the implementation process of developing science, technology and innovation strategy

Cao Thi Hong Ngoc, Le Ngoc My — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Over more than two phases of implementing the Science and Technology Development Strategy, which is currently the Science, technology and innovation Development Strategy until 2030, alongside positive outcomes contributing to national socio-economic development, the strategy implementation process has also revealed certain limitations and has yet to fully harness the potential of national science, technology and innovation. This paper presents research findings on the experiences from the strategy implementation processes of selected developing countries, such as Malaysia and India, to build practical foundations and provide insights and recommendations for the implementation of the strategy in Vietnam. The research materials used are secondary documents, gathered from both domestic and international published works, including specialized reports, scientific articles, periodic reports, etc. The article proposes a three-step process for implementing the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation Development: preparation; implementation; inspection, evaluation and adjustment. This is also the analytical framework to analyze the implementation process of the Strategy in Vietnam, Malaysia and India.

Code: 24102401

Entrepreneurship education in some European countries and suggestions for Vietnam

Le Thi Kim Oanh — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0700

In the context of globalization and rapid technological advancement, entrepreneurship education is becoming a crucial factor in preparing the younger generation to adapt and innovate. Many countries around the world have recognized the importance of equipping youth with the knowledge and skills necessary for entrepreneurship. Germany and Finland are two notable examples where entrepreneurship education is not only integrated into the curriculum but also supported by strong policies from the government and businesses. In Germany, the entrepreneurship education system combines theory with practice, encouraging students to engage in real-world projects. Meanwhile, Finland stands out with its innovative education model, which helps students develop an entrepreneurial mindset from an early age. Drawing from these valuable experiences, Vietnam can also identify suitable pathways to promote entrepreneurship education, contributing to economic development and creating more job opportunities for the younger generation.

Code: 24101502