“Urbanization and Development: Opportunities and Challenges for Vietnam in the 21st Century”

Tuesday - December 12, 2017 04:06

On December 7, 2017, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities organized an international conference on “Urbanization and Development: Opportunities and Challenges for Vietnam in the 21st Century”. The conference was jointly organized by the University, Irish Aid and UCC (University College Cork), Ireland.

Attending the workshop were Ms. Nuala O'Brien (Deputy Ambassador, Embassy of Ireland in Vietnam), Dr. Edward Lahiff, Dr. Nicholas Chisholm (Cork University, Ireland). On the side of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, there was Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh (Rector of the University). The workshop also had the participation of delegates who are scientists from research organizations, universities under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, etc.

Overview of the workshop

Speaking at the conference, Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh emphasized the importance of the conference theme: Urbanization is an inevitable trend in the world. How is it associated with the development process, what are the opportunities and challenges?... The conference recorded the interpretations of domestic and international scientists on the above contents. The University of Social Sciences and Humanities has the Department of International Development Studies under the Faculty of International Studies with studies showing interest in common world issues in the context of social development. Regarding the above topic, there are many knowledge gaps that need to be filled and more research directions that need to be opened. With that meaning, the conference is a good opportunity for the University to exchange and share in order to aim at linking theory with practice, meeting the requirements of Vietnamese society. Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh also said that Ireland's development is a special model, both sustainable and truly smart.

Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh, Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities

Ms. Nuala O'Brien (Deputy Ambassador, Embassy of Ireland in Vietnam) shared: “Currently, in the world in general, the role of urban areas is the dominant role in all aspects of society, the driving force and also the cause of problems in development. In reality, development goals can only be achieved through scientific urban management. Vietnam, Ireland or any country in the world, although different, all have to face common problems in the development process, including urbanization. Urbanization creates economic centers, is an environment that nurtures start-up activities, education... Therefore, education is an effective measure to ensure sustainable and healthy development of urban areas in the face of urbanization. The Deputy Ambassador highly appreciated the significance and effectiveness of scientific and educational exchange activities. This is also one of Ireland's measures to solve the problems of urbanization.

Ms. Nuala O'Brien, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Ireland in Vietnam

The international conference "Urbanization and Development - Opportunities and Challenges for Vietnam in the 21st Century" includes 4 sessions:

Session I: Global urbanization trends and Vietnam's adaptation

Urban Transformation in the 21st Century: Global Trends and Implications for Vietnam - Dr. Edward Lahiff, Lecturer in International Development Studies, University College Cork (Ireland).
Urbanization issues in Vietnam in the context of global urbanization and the New Urban Agenda after 2015 - Dr. Nguyen Quang, Program Manager, United Nations Human Settlements Programme.
Responding to natural disasters in urban areas requires an integrated approach - Master Vu Thi Anh Thu, Faculty of International Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU.

Session II: Impact of urbanization on sustainable development

Urbanization process and people's livelihood when agricultural land is recovered - Dr. Nguyen Tien Cuong, Dr. Thai Thi Quynh Nhu, Institute for Land Management Research, General Department of Land Management, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
Assessing the potential for sustainable development when implementing the Master Plan for Socio-Economic Development of Hanoi City to 2020, with a vision to 2030 - Dr. Hoang Xuan Con, Faculty of Environment, University of Natural Sciences, VNU.

Session III: Socio-economic issues in the urbanization process in some major cities in Vietnam

Serious challenges of Ho Chi Minh City in the mid-21st century - Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Minh Hoa, former Head of the Department of Urban Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU-HCM, Director of the Asian Sustainable Urban Development Forum in Vietnam, Vice Chairman of the Planning and Architecture Council of Ho Chi Minh City.
Urbanization in the sustainable development requirements of Hanoi city - Dr. Nguyen Hong Son, Director of Hanoi Institute for Socio-Economic Development Research.
What development model for Buon Ma Thuot city - Lessons from Buon Ako Dhong - Dr. Dang Hoang Giang, Faculty of Vietnamese Studies and Language, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU.
Urban planning policy through the case study of "Urban civilized standard ward" in Nam Tu Liem district from an interdisciplinary scientific perspective, Associate Professor, Dr. Trinh Van Tung, Faculty of Sociology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU.

Session VI: Urbanization experiences of other countries

South Korea's urbanization experience - Viewed from the issue of urban migration and urban symbiosis - The case of Seoul Capital, Dr. Le Thi Thu Giang, Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU.
Smart cities: putting people first, MSc. Pham Thanh Long, University of Cork, Ireland.

Author:Thu Ha

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