Press release from the workshop announcing the “National Report on Vietnam 2024: Policy Implementation in Vietnam”.

This issue of the National Report on Vietnam focuses on the implementation of public policies in Vietnam. Research on this topic examines how the government and state agencies attempt to positively influence social realities through laws, regulations, and other measures, such as addressing social, economic, educational, or environmental issues. Furthermore, the primary objective of this research is to determine the level of success of agencies and organizations in implementing public policies. In addition, scientifically-based recommendations for solutions to improve the effectiveness of policy implementation are also presented.
Following the opening remarks by representatives from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU) and the Hans Seidel Stiftung, Dr. Detlef Briesen – Co-Editor of the Report – will present the outstanding results from the research compiled in this publication.
Similar to previous publications, this report is also divided into several parts. The first part provides an overview of current policy planning and implementation issues, referencing international experience and the case of Vietnam (by Detlef Briesen). Two studies directly discuss public policy implementation, including: policy implementation in the public sector (by Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang) and climate policy implementation in Germany and Vietnam (by Detlef Briesen and Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang). The following studies address the implementation of public policies in the political, economic, and social fields in Vietnam: educational reform (by Luu Bich Ngoc), social policies in urban areas (by Nguyen Van Chieu and Hoang Thanh Lich), enhancing decent work (by Nguyen Tuan Anh), the realization of gender roles through a case study of female street vendors (by Duong Kim Anh), administrative reform (by Vu Thi Anh Thu), and international cooperation and integration (by Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang and Nguyen Van Dap). Finally, the report includes a comprehensive study on changes and factors related to policy planning and implementation in Vietnam (by Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang).
The workshop then moved on to a discussion session with the participation of scientists and representatives from agencies and organizations involved in policy implementation in Vietnam, such as the Ministry of Education and Training, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, and universities such as the University of Economics (VNU), the Academy of Policy and Development, etc.
Concluding the workshop, Professor Lai Quoc Khanh – the workshop chairman – will summarize the speakers' contributions, thank them for their input and discussions, and emphasize the importance of selecting appropriate topics and research in the current context.
Sharing his thoughts on this issue of the National Report, Professor Hoang Anh Tuan, Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi), said: “In a rapidly changing world with interconnected challenges – from climate change to socio-economic inequality – the need for informative research that connects academic knowledge with practical solutions is growing. This issue of the National Report on Vietnam demonstrates the power of international cooperation in addressing these pressing issues. The publication offers diverse perspectives, rigorous analysis, and innovative approaches, providing valuable insights not only for policymakers and scholars but also for the general public facing these challenges in practice.”
Meanwhile, Michael Siegner, Head of the Hanns Seidel Stiftung in Vietnam, stated: “This issue of the National Report analyzes several key areas from a policy implementation perspective. Through this, the publication contributes to a new field of research on policy implementation in Vietnam, while also providing practical insights into the situation of policy implementation in these sectors and industries.”
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