TTLV: The role of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in the Vietnam - Japan relationship from 1992 to present

   MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name:Le Thi Loan                                                       

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: May 2, 1991

4. Place of birth: Hoang Dao - Hoang Hoa - Thanh Hoa

5. Decision on recognition of students No. 2998/2013/QD-XHNV-SDH, dated December 30, 2013 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in the training process:

7. Thesis topic name:The role of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Vietnam - Japan relations from 1992 to present

8. Major: International Relations Code: 60.31.02.06

9. Scientific instructor:Assoc.Prof.Dr. Pham Quy Long– Northeast Asian Research Institute – Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences.

10. Summary of thesis results:

First of all, the thesis introduces an overview of JICA and the current status of JICA activities implemented in Vietnam from 1992 to present. Based on that, the author evaluates the role of JICA to see the positive aspects as well as the remaining limitations in the Vietnam - Japan cooperation relationship. Finally, the topic will provide some recommendations and solutions in effectively using, maintaining and maximizing the great potential of ODA that Japan provides to Vietnam while raising the strategic cooperation relationship between the two countries to a new level.

11. Practical application:

The thesis will be a reference for students majoring in international relations, Japanese studies... and for those interested in issues related to Japan's ODA as well as Vietnam - Japan relations from 1992 to present and in the future.

12. Further research directions:

Comprehensive cooperation and friendship between Vietnam and Japan, including ODA.

13. Published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Le Thi Loan 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: May 2, 1991 4. Place of birth: Thanh Hoa

5. Admission decision number: 2998/2013/QD-XHNV-SDH, Dated December 30, 2013,by the Director of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in academic process: None

7. Official thesis title: The role of Janpan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Vietnam - Japan relations from 1992 to present.

8. Major: International Relations Code: 60.31.02.06

9. Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Pham Quy Long, PhD, Institute for Northeast Asian Studies – Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences.

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

First, the thesis provides information about JICA and JICA activities in Vietnam from 1992 to present. Based on this foundation, the thesis analyzes and makes clear the role of JICA in socio – economic development in Vietnam; notice the advantages and disadvantages in cooperation between Vietnam and Japan. Finally, the thesis proposes some main solutions to improve the role of JICA in socio – economic development in Vietnam as well as Vietnam – Japan strategic partnership in the future.

11. Practical applicability, if any:

The thesis will be a reference for students of international relations, Japanese Studies,…and for those interested in the issues related to Japan's ODA as well as Vietnam – Japan relations.

12. Further research directions, if any:

The relationship of comprehensive cooperation and friendship between Vietnam and Japan, including ODA.

13. Thesis-related publications: None