Information on the thesis "Solutions to promote research and development (R&D) activities in processing enterprises in Vinh Long province" by graduate student Thai Van Tao, majoring in Science and Technology Management.1. Student's Full Name: Thai Van Tao 2. Gender: Male 3. Date of Birth: October 20, 1966 4. Place of Birth: Vinh Long 5. Decision No. 2528/2007/QD – XHNV – KH&SĐH, dated December 14, 2007, issued by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. 6. Changes during the training process: None 7. Thesis Title: Solutions to promote research and development (R&D) activities in processing enterprises in Vinh Long province 8. Specialization: Science and Technology Management; 9. Code: 60.34.72 10. Scientific Advisor: Nguyen Van Hoc, PhD. Workplace: Institute of Science and Technology Strategy and Policy (Ministry of Science and Technology) 11. Summary of thesis results: The entire thesis has 120 pages. Of which, 93 pages are content, 6 pages are references; cover, table of contents and appendices are 21 pages. The content is structured into 3 parts: Introduction, Content, Conclusion and recommendations. It includes 9 tables and diagrams. The content is divided into 3 chapters: Chapter 1: Theoretical basis of science and technology (S&T) activities; Chapter 2: Current status of S&T activities in processing enterprises in Vinh Long province; Chapter 3: Solutions to promote research and development (R&D) activities in processing enterprises in Vinh Long. The content of the chapters presents theoretical arguments about the need for S&T activities, including R&D activities, in enterprises. This study provides further theoretical basis for accelerating the implementation of the National Innovation System (NIS). It considers the innovation system within enterprises as a breakthrough, creating a nationwide innovation system. In terms of practical justification, the study was conducted through surveys and investigations in Vinh Long province with a sample of 196 out of 1,356 enterprises. The results show that the limitations in R&D activities and the implementation of the innovation system in enterprises stem from a lack of scientific and technological potential. The proposed solutions are divided into two main groups: the first includes existing mechanisms and solutions that need to be continued; the second includes solutions that need to be revised, supplemented, and enacted to further develop the scientific and technological potential of economic sectors, especially to enhance R&D capacity in processing enterprises in Vinh Long. 12. Practical application potential: The topic recommends that state management levels and businesses issue and implement mechanisms and solutions to further develop the science and technology potential for economic sectors, especially to enhance R&D capacity in processing enterprises in Vinh Long. 13. Further research directions (if any): None 14. Published works related to the thesis: Principal investigator of 2 provincial-level research projects:
- Survey, assess the current status and propose a state management mechanism for grassroots-level science and technology tasks. Led by the Department of Science and Technology of Vinh Long Province, 2007-2008.
- This study proposes a mechanism for supporting science and technology for businesses in Vinh Long province during the process of international economic integration. The Vinh Long Department of Science and Technology led the study, 2008-2009.
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name : Thai Van Tao 2. Sex: Male 3. Date of birth: October 20th 1966 4. Place of birth: Vinh Long 5. Admission decision number: 2528/2007/QD – XHNV – KH&SĐH, dated: December 14, 2007, signed by the Director of the Social & Human Sciences University 6. Changes in academic process: None 7. Official thesis title: Solutions to improve Research and Development activities in Vinh Long manufactures 8. Major: Science & Technology Management 9. Code: 60.34.72 10. Supervisors: Dr. Nguyen Van Hoc. Work place: Institute of Strategy and Policy Sciences and Technology (Ministry of Science and Technology) 11. Summary of the findings of the thesis: This thesis includes 120pp. Layout has three parts: introduction, content and conclusions with recommendation. There are 09 tables and diagrams. Content is divided into three chapters: Chapter 1: The rationale of scientific and technology (S&T) activities Chapter 2: Status of S&T activities in Vinh Long manufacturers Chapter 3: Solutions to improve Research and Development (R&D) activities in Vinh Long manufacturers The content of the chapter shows the theoretical arguments about the needs of S&T activities including R&D activities of enterprises. This project provides theoretical basis for accelerating the implementation of the National Innovation System (NIS). It confirms that the content in the innovation system is a break through business and creates the innovative systems in national. On practical grounds, this project surveyed and investigated in Vinh Long on 196/1356 models, which are enterprises. Results show that the limitations of R&D activities and of the progress about innovation system in manufacturers is due to the lack of S&T potential. This project offers two main groups of solution. The first consists of mechanisms and measures that we had and should continue to perform. The second includes measures which should be amended, supplemented and issued to continue to improve scientific and technological potential for economic sectors, especially to promote the capacity of R&D activities in Vinh Long manufacturers. 12. Practical applicability, if any: Thesis recommends that the state and the business leadership should issue and implement mechanisms and measures to further develop the S&T potential for economic sectors, especially to promote the capacity of R&D activities in Vinh Long manufacturers. 13. Further research directions, if any: None 14. Thesis-related publications: Provincial projects that I did as chairman:
- Survey, assesses the current situation and proposes mechanisms for state management of science and technology missions in department level, chaired by Vinh Long Department of Science and Technology, 2007-2008
- Study to propose mechanisms to support about S&T for Vinh Long enterprises in the process of international economic integration, chaired by Vinh Long Department of Science and Technology, 2008-2009
