Attending the workshop were Ms. Nuala O'Brien (Deputy Ambassador, Embassy of Ireland to Vietnam), Dr. Edward Lahiff, and Dr. Nicholas Chisholm (University of Cork, Ireland). Representing the University of Social Sciences and Humanities was Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh (Rector). The workshop also included delegates from research organizations and universities under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment…
Overview of the conference
Speaking at the conference, Professor Pham Quang Minh emphasized the importance of the conference's theme: Urbanization is an inevitable trend worldwide. How is it linked to development, and what are the opportunities and challenges? The conference acknowledged the insights of domestic and international scientists on these topics. The University of Social Sciences and Humanities has a Department of International Development Studies under the Faculty of International Studies, whose research demonstrates concern for global issues in the context of a developing society. Regarding this topic, there are many knowledge gaps that need to be filled, and many new research directions need to be explored. In that sense, the conference is a good opportunity for the University to exchange and share ideas, aiming to connect theory with practice and meet the needs of Vietnamese society. Professor Pham Quang Minh also stated that Ireland's development is a unique model, both sustainable and truly intelligent.
Professor Pham Quang Minh, Rector of the 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 cities is dominant in all aspects of society, acting as both a driving force and a cause of existing problems for development. In reality, development goals can only be achieved through scientific urban management. Vietnam, Ireland, or any country in the world, although different, all face common problems in the development process, including urbanization. Urbanization creates economic centers, fostering entrepreneurial activities, education, etc. Therefore, education is an effective measure to ensure the sustainable and healthy development of cities in the face of urbanization. The Deputy Ambassador highly appreciated the significance and effectiveness of the exchanges on science and education. This is also one of Ireland's measures to address the problems of urbanization.”
Ms. Nuala O'Brien, Deputy Ambassador, Embassy of Ireland to Vietnam
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The international conference “Urbanization and Development - Opportunities and Challenges for Vietnam in the 21st Century” consists of 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 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 a comprehensive approach - Ms. Vu Thi Anh Thu, Faculty of International Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
- Session II: The Impact of Urbanization on Sustainable Development
- Urbanization Process and Livelihoods of People Whose Agricultural Land Is expropriated - Dr. Nguyen Tien Cuong, Dr. Thai Thi Quynh Nhu, Institute of 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 until 2020, with orientation to 2030 - Dr. Hoang Xuan Con, Faculty of Environment, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
- Session III: Socio-economic issues in the urbanization process in some major cities in Vietnam
- Serious Challenges Facing Ho Chi Minh City by the Mid-21st Century - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Hoa, former Head of the Department of Urban Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Director of the Asian Sustainable Urban Development Forum in Vietnam, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Planning and Architecture Council.
- Urbanization in the context of sustainable development requirements for Hanoi - Dr. Nguyen Hong Son, Director of the Hanoi Institute for Economic and Social Development Research.
- What development model is suitable for Buon Ma Thuot city? - Lessons from Buon Ako Dhong - Dr. Dang Hoang Giang, Faculty of Vietnamese Studies and Vietnamese Language, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
- Urban planning policy through a case study of "Achieving the standards of a civilized urban ward" in Nam Tu Liem district from an interdisciplinary scientific perspective, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Van Tung, Faculty of Sociology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
- Session VI: Urbanization Experiences of Other Countries
- The urbanization experience of South Korea – Viewed from the perspective of urban migration and urban symbiosis – The case of Seoul, Dr. Le Thi Thu Giang, Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
- Smart Cities: Putting Citizens First, M.Sc. Pham Thanh Long, University College Cork, Ireland.
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